Dordan Manufacturing has 14 thermoforming lines, including two with robotics for high volume items. These robots strip plastic parts from the web after being thermoformed and die cut, allowing for consistent and efficient handling before the parts enter inspection and packaging. Dordan's engineers develop custom end-of-arm tooling for robotics in house, which integrates with the thermoform tooling, also produced in house.
A recent feature in Plastics Today explores how production environments, regulatory classifications, and process validations shape the way medical packaging is designed and manufactured. I was grateful for the opportunity to share Dordan’s perspective on how we approach quality as an ISO 13485:2016 certified medical thermoformer.
As the Midwest’s leading medtech trade show, MD&M Midwest connects medical device engineers, buyers, and manufacturers with innovations in packaging, automation, materials, and design. It’s a valuable event for healthcare professionals involved in product development, regulatory compliance, and supply chain optimization.
Yesterday our team took a break to celebrate the 4th of July with an ice cream social at our facility in Woodstock, Illinois. It was a simple way to enjoy the summer, spend a little time together, and get a sugar-fix.
We’ve included a few photos from the day—nothing fancy, just a glimpse into the people behind the thermoform packaging.
Dordan Manufacturing, a leading ISO 13485:2016 certified medical packaging manufacturer, is proud to announce its participation in MD&M Midwest 2025, taking place October 21-22 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. As the Midwest’s premier trade show for medical device design and manufacturing, MD&M connects engineers, packaging professionals, and device manufacturers focused on innovation, automation, and compliance.
Since 1962, Dordan has proudly designed and manufactured custom thermoformed packaging right here in Chicagoland. Family-owned and operated for over 62 years, our business is built on the same values that define the holiday we celebrate: freedom, resilience, and pride in American ingenuity.
From a small shop to an ISO-certified facility serving some of the most demanding markets—medical, automotive, electronics, and industrial—we’ve evolved, but never outsourced our commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing.
As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified thermoform packaging manufacturer, Dordan is committed to delivering quality, consistency, and compliance—especially for customers in highly regulated markets like medical devices and automotive.
To meet diverse customer requirements and project scopes, Dordan implements a tiered quality control (QC) system, offering several levels of inspection and validation protocols. These ensure that every package meets critical dimensional, functional, and regulatory benchmarks.
Dordan Manufacturing recently installed a new prototyping press—the Formech HD 1000c-T—as part of our continued investment in packaging development capabilities. This equipment upgrade enhances our ability to support customers, particularly those in the medical device industry, who often require multiple prototype iterations as part of their design and validation process.
Last week, Dordan Manufacturing had the privilege of hosting two groups of high school students for an immersive tour of our facility as part of the Manufacturing Pathways Consortium, an initiative coordinated by McHenry County College that connects students with real-world career opportunities in manufacturing.
🎥Take a behind-the-scenes look at Dordan Manufacturing’s custom thermoforming capabilities, sound on 🎵!!!
This video showcases high-speed production lines forming, trimming, and stacking custom plastic packaging solutions in real time in our standard manufacturing facility. From industrial dunnage trays to clamshells, blisters, and insert trays, our ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified facility delivers precision, performance, and quality.