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Dordan is featured in a Plastics Today article and interview filmed at MD&M West! 

Executive Vice President, Aric Slavin, stands beside his son and Account Executive, Julian, discussing the addition of a new thermoforming machine inside its ISO Class 8 cleanroom. This equipment doubles Dordan's cleanroom production capacity to meet the demands of its growing medical customer base. 

The article paints a picture of Dordan's thermoforming capabilities in the medical packaging space, noting how it is positioned as an ideal supplier with domestic supply chains, precision manufacturing, and family-owned values.

📹 See the father-and-son duo represent Dordan at MD&M West in this video interview.

📖 Read the full article here!

Our cleanroom is now in full production with the new machine producing medical trays, blisters, and surgical kits. Constructed in 2018, Dordan's cleanroom is a controlled environment ideal for manufacturing medical packaging for sterile applications. Certified ISO 13485:2016 in 2024, Dordan offers packaging solutions for medical device safety and efficacy, material handling, and the user experience.

We have completed the installation of our new Kiefel thermoforming machine in our ISO Class 8 cleanroom! Watch the entire process-- from machine staging to full production-- in this video documenting a week's worth of labor in 45 seconds. This machine doubles our cleanroom capacity, which manufactures packaging like medical device trays, blisters, and surgical kits in a controlled environment.

Enjoy, and sound on!

Anaheim, CA | Feb. 3–5 | MD&M West | Booth #1082

At MD&M West, Dordan Manufacturing will debut a new behind-the-scenes video that follows the installation, assembly, and first production run of a Kiefel thermoforming machine inside its ISO Class 8 cleanroom manufacturing environment.

Featured at booth #1082, the video takes viewers inside the real process of adding cleanroom thermoforming capacity—showing what it looks like to move from equipment delivery to live production in a regulated manufacturing space.

From Delivery to Production

The footage captures the complete journey of the new thermoforming machine, beginning with delivery and positioning and continuing through mechanical assembly, setup, and its first cleanroom production run.

What It Takes to Add Cleanroom Capacity

Bringing a new thermoforming machine online in a cleanroom is a coordinated effort that extends beyond assembly alone. Layout planning, material flow, utilities, and environmental controls must come together so production can restart smoothly and reliably. The video highlights this transition from installation to production, offering insight into the practical steps involved in expanding cleanroom manufacturing capability.

Supporting Medical Packaging Production

The newly added thermoforming machine supports cleanroom production of medical trays, blisters, and surgical kit packaging—applications where environmental control, consistency, and quality system compliance are essential. The footage provides a grounded, behind-the-scenes look at how that production capability is established on the manufacturing floor.

Experience It at MD&M West

Attendees are invited to visit Dordan Manufacturing at booth #1082to watch the video and learn more about the company’s cleanroom thermoforming capabilities.

Register for free & 20% off conference pass with Dordan’s comp code:INVITE23102.

MD&M West is one of the most valuable events of the year for medical device professionals. With comp code INVITE23102, attendees can register for free to the expo and receive 20% off conference passes.

The MD&M West conference brings together leaders and problem-solvers across engineering, supply chain, automation, manufacturing, product development, and quality control, making it a must-attend event for anyone involved in the medical device lifecycle. From emerging technologies and regulatory insights to manufacturing optimization and automation strategies, the event offers actionable takeaways for teams building and scaling medical devices.

While attending MD&M West, be sure to visit Dordan Manufacturing at Booth #1082. This year, Dordan will be showcasing two new visual experiences from inside its ISO Class 8 cleanroom, each offering a different perspective on medical thermoforming operations.

One video was captured during active manufacturing and provides a real-time look at how thermoformed medical packaging is produced within a controlled cleanroom environment. The other documents the assembly and installation of Dordan’s newest thermoforming machine inside the cleanroom, offering a behind-the-scenes view of equipment integration and process expansion when manufacturing is not underway. Together, these visuals give attendees a more complete understanding of Dordan’s cleanroom operations, from day-to-day production to ongoing investment in advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Register for free and save 20% on conference passes using comp code INVITE23102, and stop by Booth #1082 to see how Dordan supports medical device manufacturers with reliable, cleanroom-produced thermoformed packaging solutions. We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim.

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Dordan Manufacturing Exhibits Thermoformed Medical Packaging Solutions at MD&M WEST

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

Anaheim, CA, August 10-12^th —Dordan Manufacturing, a custom designer and manufacturer of thermoformed medical packaging, to giveaway medtech-themed, temporary tattoos at MDM West, booth #2856.

Industry publication, Plastics Today, visited Dordan for an exclusive look inside it's new cleanroom for the manufacture of medical packaging.