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\"Hoffer<\/p>\r\n

Plastics Technology sat down with Hoffer Plastics vice president of quality excellence Jim Stoffel and environmental and sustainability specialist Hannah Mooberry to explore how the company is redefining what sustainability means in injection molding.<\/p>\r\n

By pairing decades of operational innovation with fresh expertise, Hoffer’s sustainability strategy goes far beyond recycling. Investments in automation, closed-loop water filtration and energy-efficient presses have driven a 30% cut in carbon emissions, a 50% reduction in water usage and less than 1% of material sent to landfill.<\/p>\r\n

Discover how Hoffer integrates sustainability into every aspect of its operations. From its regrind systems to carbon tracking, Hoffer is redefining how innovation and environmental stewardship can work together hand in hand.<\/p>\r\n

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Medical Design Briefs sat down with Hoffer Plastics director of engineering, Brian Beringer, to discuss the critical role micromolding plays in medical device manufacturing. As Beringer highlights, success requires more than just precision engineering. 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