Determining manufacturing cost and overall pricing is always an important step when developing and producing a new product. Aside from obvious costs like material, labor, and overhead, other factors like supply, tooling, and mold design must be included. It’s important to keep in mind that heavy gauge, thermoformed parts can be difficult and costly to …
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Thermoforming has become an integral part of modern manufacturing. Almost any industry that produces goods will use thermoforming in some fashion. Because of the variety of techniques (Vacuum Forming, Drape Forming and Pressure Forming) and wide breadth of strong, versatile materials, thermoforming manufacturers are able to serve many different industries, often with reduced costs. While …
The world is full of plastics whether you realize it or not. Practically everything you see and use on a daily basis is entirely or partly plastic material. Your television, computer, car, house, refrigerator, and many other essential products utilize different types of plastic materials to make your life easier. However, not all plastics are …
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The use of plastic material has completely revolutionized the automotive manufacturing industry. So much so, in fact, that plastic is the second most common building material found in motor vehicles. Historic materials like steel are no longer the only options for vehicle manufacturing. Plastic offers a durable, flexible and lightweight alternative that can be made …
How does a shortage in resin apply to the plastic industry? Plastic resins are the main base of all plastics. It is a composite blend, that can be molded into strong products to mimic the look of any material at a more affordable cost and a fraction of the weight. Since plastic can be made …
It’s time for good ole-fashioned family fun. With doors being open to trick or treating this year, do you still have a spooky feeling about getting out there? Well, ThermoPro has you covered. For families fully vaccinated against covid-19, the risk of being exposed to the virus during Halloween activities may not be as scary …
It’s been fun taking you through a full customer journey with ThermoPro, we’ve heard from every department. You got to meet the delightful Customer Service team, the elusive Engineers, the orderly Operations and Purchasing managers, the effervescent Process Coordinator and even our warm-hearted Shipping and Receiving clerk. These amazing people form ThermoPro. But, there’s still …
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It’s been quite a journey meeting all of ThermoPro. I enjoyed learning the full process and understanding all the different stages an order goes through for fulfillment. When you call for a quote and speak to our Customer Service Team, you get your first taste of the kindness and warmth all of ThermoPro exudes. Then, …
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To continue our journey through the ThermoPro process, our next stop is with the Process Coordinator, Sonny Robinson. The amazing ThermoPro team members are busy folk, and sometimes it’s hard to schedule time to sit down with me and just chat. But luckily, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with almost everyone. As a reminder, …
I’ve had the privilege to continue my conversation with the ThermoPro team. As a reminder, this series is written from my own perspective as an outsider. It has been a pleasure interviewing and interacting with everyone at the company. The purpose of this series is to take you through the full ThermoPro experience. Beginning with …
ThermoPro was founded in 1992. We have provided thermoformed parts in office products, recreational vehicles, medical devices, scientific instruments, home products, kiosks and retail displays, and transportation.
