Dordan Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned custom thermoforming company with over 62 years of experience in the design and manufacture of thermoformed packaging. Proudly Made in the USA, Dordan has evolved from a small Chicago-based skin packaging supplier into a nationally recognized ISO-certified thermoformer serving the medical, automotive, electronic, consumer, and industrial markets with custom thermoformed packaging solutions.
Above: Dordan in Chicago, circa 1974. Dordan CEO pictured in white teeshirt
Dordan was founded in 1962 by Vivian and Edwin Slavin in Chicago, IL. The company began as a contract packager, specializing in skin packaging and small-batch vacuum forming. With a deep commitment to customer service and quality, Dordan laid the foundation for what would become a leading custom thermoformer in North America.
Above: Dordan founder's Vivian and Edwin Slavin on their wedding day
In 1974, Edwin’s son, Daniel Slavin, took over as President. Under Daniel’s leadership, Dordan began transitioning into high-volume plastic thermoforming, embracing new technologies including:
CAM/CNC tooling
Microprocessor-controlled thermoformers
An early focus on engineering-driven design
Daniel's vision positioned Dordan as an innovative and quality-focused thermoforming manufacturer, elevating its capabilities and reputation.
To accommodate growing demand, Dordan relocated to a 50,000 sq. ft. facility in Woodstock, Illinois in 1994.
This expansion enabled:
Investment in advanced thermoforming equipment
Development of in-house tooling and engineering departments
Greater production capacity for custom medical packaging, dunnage trays, and consumer packaging solutions
In 2013, Dordan achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification, which was updated to ISO 9001:2015 in 2017. This milestone validated Dordan’s dedication to quality management across the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom thermoformed packaging.
To meet the specialized needs of the healthcare market, Dordan completed the construction of its ISO Class 8 cleanroom in 2019.
This state-of-the-art cleanroom supports the production of:
Medical device trays and blisters
Above: Dordan's cleanroom for thermoforming medical packaging
In 2024, Dordan achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification for the design, manufacture, and distribution of thermoformed medical packaging. This certification confirms Dordan’s commitment to regulatory compliance and quality control for medical-grade packaging applications.
Continuing the legacy, Julian Slavin—son of General Manager Aric Slavin and grandson of President & CEO Daniel Slavin—joined the company in 2024, marking the fourth generation of family leadership. His arrival ensures Dordan’s future as a family-owned thermoforming company committed to excellence and innovation.
Today, Dordan Manufacturing is a vertically integrated custom thermoformer offering:
Thermoformed Medical Packaging
Family-Owned Thermoforming Manufacturer Since1962
Fully In-House Thermoforming Services
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 13485:2016 Certified Quality
ISO Class 8 Cleanroom Thermoforming
Responsive, Family-Based Customer Service
Over 62 Years of Thermoforming Expertise
Proudly Made In USA
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