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.

Anaheim, CA -- Feb. 3-5 -- At MD&M West, Dordan Manufacturing will debut a new behind-the-scenes video featuring the installation and assembly of a Kiefel thermoforming machine within its ISO Class 8 cleanroom manufacturing environment. The video will be featured at the company’s booth #1082 as a visual look into cleanroom equipment integration for medical packaging manufacturing.

The footage documents the full installation process, from delivery and positioning through mechanical assembly and setup, offering rare visibility into the controlled steps required to bring new thermoforming equipment online in a regulated cleanroom setting.

Installing equipment intended for cleanroom operation extends beyond mechanical assembly. Layout planning, material flow, utilities, and contamination control must be carefully coordinated to ensure seamless integration with existing cleanroom processes. Each phase of the installation—from positioning and assembly to final setup—supports repeatability, process control, and long-term production reliability in medical applications.

By sharing this behind-the-scenes installation process at MD&M West, Dordan is providing insight into how cleanroom thermoforming capacity is added in practice. The newly installed equipment is intended to support cleanroom production of medical trays, blisters, and kit packaging, where environmental control, consistency, and quality system compliance are critical.

Attendees are invited to visit Dordan Manufacturing at booth #1082 to view the installation video and learn more about the company’s medical packaging capabilities.

Get 20% off MD&M registration with Dordan's comp. code, INVITE23102

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

What follows is the first post in my new series on medical device design and manufacturing; this content is the result of attendance at MD&M Minneapolis (Oct 31-Nov 1).

My family company, Dordan Manufacturing, has been designing and thermoforming plastic packaging and product solutions for almost 60 years. Our core capabilities, which we have refined over the years, are design and thermoforming excellence. We are not your typical mom and pop shop; we employ the highest quality and most sophisticated technologies, equipment, software, and talent, which allow us to cater to a variety of quality-critical end-markets.