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Dordan Debuts New Tooling and Thermoforming Investments for Medical Packaging at MD&M West 

Anaheim, CA. -- February 3-5, 2026 -- Custom thermoforming company Dordan Manufacturing will exhibit at MD&M West at the Anaheim Convention Center. MD&M West is the largest domestic trade show and expo for the medical device industry, bringing together stakeholders from across the supply chain to share innovations in medtech.

Dordan will showcase its thermoformed medical packaging solutions—including device trays and blisters, procedural and surgical kits, and sub-component assembly trays—at booth #1082. The company is a full-service medical packaging thermoformer offering in-house design, tooling, thermoforming, and ISO Class 8 cleanroom manufacturing. Dordan is ISO 13485:2016 certified for medical packaging design, manufacturing, and distribution.

This year, Dordan purchased a new Formetec prototyping press and a Kiefel thermoforming machine for its cleanroom. These investments support the growing demand for high-quality, precision-formed medical packaging.

“Our investment in new equipment directly supports operational efficiency, scalability, and quality,” said Daniel Slavin, President & CEO of Dordan Manufacturing. “We’re excited to highlight both our packaging solutions and the manufacturing technologies that help us deliver consistent, high-performance results for our medical customers at MD&M West.”

Dordan’s packaging showcase—paired with information about the company’s recent technology investments—will provide attendees with insight into design-for-manufacturing principles, the relationship between tooling and part quality, and how medical packaging performance is directly influenced by the equipment it is formed on. Visitors are encouraged to stop by Dordan’s booth to learn how the company selects machinery and tooling to meet the unique needs of medical device manufacturers seeking high-quality, reliable packaging.

Register with Dordan's complimentary code INVITE23102 for 20% off registration and visit Dordan at booth #1082.

About Dordan Manufacturing

Dordan Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned custom thermoforming company specializing in high-quality medical, pharmaceutical, industrial, and consumer packaging solutions. Located in Woodstock, Illinois, Dordan offers in-house design, rapid prototyping, tooling, ISO Class 8 cleanroom thermoforming, and certified quality management systems (ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015). With more than 63 years of experience, Dordan partners with OEMs to deliver precision-engineered packaging that drives product protection, performance, and manufacturability. 

About MD&M West

MD&M West is the largest medical design and manufacturing event in North America, bringing together engineers, buyers, executives, and innovators from across the medtech supply chain. The annual event features educational sessions, product launches, networking, and technology demonstrations spanning medical devices, packaging, automation, materials, and manufacturing solutions. MD&M West is produced by Informa Markets and held at the Anaheim Convention Center.

As packaging requirements across medical device, industrial, and consumer markets continue to change and intensify, access to clear, concise technical information is needed. Customers consistently request greater visibility into thermoforming workflows, materials performance, cleanroom operations, and quality systems.

Historically, our social media channels have highlighted company culture, corporate milestones, and behind-the-scenes snapshots of life at Dordan. To build on that foundation, we areexpanding our content approach to include short-form, engineering-focused educational videos on Instagram and TikTok. This new stream of technical micro-videos will give packaging teams quick, accessible views into packaging design, prototyping, thermoforming, materials, and quality controls.

Followers can expect:

• Faster access to technical information

• Clearer visibility into manufacturing workflows

• Better understanding of material behavior and process capability

• More transparency into quality and regulatory controls

Followers will have access to:

• Cleanroom Thermoforming Walkthroughs: Step-by-step overviews of ISO Class 8 thermoforming, from material conditioning to forming, trimming, and in-process inspection.

• Material Comparisons & Performance Insights: Draw ratios, heat-related distortion, clarity considerations, and forming behavior.

• Toooling & Prototyping Processes: CAD modeling, CAM programming, CNC machining, sample forming, and design-for-manufacturing best practices.

• Quality & Regulatory Topics: ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 13485:2016 certified controls, IQ/OQ/PQ fundamentals, traceability, sampling plans, and process capability discussions.

• Sustainability & Circularity: Recyclability of common thermoformed materials, strategies to reduce SKU complexity, and design impacts on material efficiency.

• Behind-the-Scenes Videos: Real-time looks at tooling, thermoforming, trimming robotics, QC inspection, and workflow optimization.

Where to Find Us

Instagram: @dordan_manufacturing
TikTok: @dordanmfg

New video coming soon: A day in the life of a Quality Control Manager!

Want to see what makes Dordan different? Watch 'About Dordan' for an inside look at our fourth-generation, family-owned thermoform packaging company. From our roots in Chicago, to our ISO-certified cleanroom and in-house thermoforming capabilities in Woodstock, IL, we’re proud to show how we bring precision, quality, and care to every packaging solution we create.

Dordan celebrates its golden birthday today, turning 62 and custom thermoforming since 1962. 

Dordan's progress in medical packaging was featured in the latest edition of Plastics News. 

As a custom thermoformer, all pricing is based on specific project requirements. However, there are shared pricing indicators in all thermoformed packaging quotes. These include package size, material type and thickness, order quantity, tooling, quality requirements, and production environment.

Dordan Manufacturing has been nominated for the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation's (MCEDC) Business Champion Awards!

The MCEDC is a private/public partnership that works to support and develop the economic vitality of McHenry County, which includes 10 cities located in the greater Northern Illinois region.

Dordan was nominated for the award by anonymous members of the local business community and has since been reviewed by an independent board of business and educational professionals. The Business Champion Award recipient will be announced at MCEDC's Annual Gala on November 1st.

When asked what makes Dordan different during the nominee screening process, President & CEO Daniel Slavin comments:

"We are a third generation family owned and privately held company. Since 1962, Dordan has made continuous investments to allow for sustainable, long-term growth. This is contrary to the plastics industry, which has witnessed market consolidation fueled by private equity, favoring short-term results over long-term growth. As a privately held company, Dordan maintains the corporate culture, values, and priorities of its founding; and, is able to focus 100% on its core capabilities of package design and custom thermoforming. This is in opposition to those entities resulting from M&As that re-prioritize and modify products and services to gain more market share, compromising quality and reputation."

On October 19th, Dordan celebrated its 60th anniversary, making 2022 a special year for the custom thermoforming company. To meet the growing demands of its customer base, Dordan hired another packaging engineer and quality control technician to support the company's engineering and quality control departments.

Looking ahead to 2023, Daniel explains that the company has committed to achieving ISO 13485 certification for medical product and component manufacturing. As an existing supplier of medical tray packaging with an ISO class 8 cleanroom, Dordan’s dedication to implementing this new quality management system reflects its adherence to long term and sustainable growth. The certification will allow for increased market penetration, further positioning the thermoformer as a premier medical packaging manufacturer. 

Dordan is grateful for the opportunity to be considered as this year's Business Champion and eagerly awaits the award ceremony. Pictures to follow!

Siblings and company principals, Chandler and Aric, in front of Dordan Manufacturing

Dordan Manufacturing, a custom thermoformer of packaging, gears up this week as its 60th anniversary fast approaches. Daily games reward winners with tokens of the company's affection, like gift cards and baskets. The anniversary on October 19th and the following celebrations are timely, as all need a period of levity after this years' manufacturing challenges.

Below are some photos from the daily festivities. There are many smiling faces, so enjoy!

Quality Manager holds spinner for Tooling Technician to determine his good fortune.

Dordan GM prepares to draw the winning raffle ticket

November 13, 2018—Woodstock, IL—Dordan Manufacturing, a full-service custom thermoform designer and manufacturer, proceeds with building an onsite and fully enclosed hardwall construction ISO Class 8 Cleanroom for the production of medical device packaging solutions.

Plans to attend PACK EXPO International in Chicago, Oct. 14-17? Register for free with Dordan's complimentary code.