Hoffer Plastics Welcomes Hannah Mooberry as Environmental & Sustainability Specialist

New role reaffirms commitment to serving customers & the environment through sustainability initiatives.

Hannah MooberrySOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (December 10, 2024) – Hoffer Plastics, a leader in custom injection molding with over 71 years of excellence, proudly announces the hiring of Hannah Mooberry as its new Environmental & Sustainability Specialist. This strategic hire reinforces the company’s long-term vision of sustainability, an unwavering commitment that has been integral to the business since its inception.

A recent graduate of Northern Illinois University in environmental studies and policy, Hannah brings a fresh perspective and a strong academic foundation to this role. She will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive sustainability strategies including:

Partnering with Hoffer’s Focused Factories to implement a reuse, regrind resins program to reduce plastics going to landfills.

Developing a comprehensive carbon emissions calculator to evaluate waste, electricity, water consumption, upstream and downstream distribution, and transportation to inform emission reduction goals.

Collaborating with internal teams to pursue ISO 14001 certification to drive additional reductions in environmental impact.

Enhancing product recyclability and promoting circular economy principles in partnership with engineering and manufacturing.

Staying apprised of industry trends and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance through product innovation and operational enhancements.

"I'm excited to join Hoffer Plastics as its first-ever Environmental & Sustainability Specialist to directly contribute to a more sustainable future,” said Mooberry. “I'm eager to work with the entire team to implement innovative solutions and develop strategies for reducing carbon emissions. It's a privilege to be part of a company that prioritizes sustainability and continuous improvement while maintaining such high standards of excellence."

The creation of this position follows Hoffer Plastics' recent recognition with IndustryWeek’s Best Plant Award, a prestigious honor highlighting the company’s innovation, quality and operational efficiency. Building on this momentum, Mooberry will lead initiatives that focus on measuring and minimizing environmental impact to help both Hoffer Plastics and its customers meet rising demand for sustainable solutions.

“Adding this role is an important step in achieving the long-term sustainability goals set into motion by the first generation of Hoffer Plastics leadership,” said Charlotte Hoffer Canning, Co-CEO at Hoffer Plastics. “We know the critical role plastics manufacturers play in protecting the environment. It’s why we’ve been committed to sustainability from day one. Hannah’s dedicated focus on sustainability will allow us to uplevel our efforts even faster. She is already collecting and analyzing new data that will inform our strategic initiatives to reduce our overall environmental impact well into the future.”

To learn more about Hoffer Plastics, visit hofferplastics.com.

About Hoffer Plastics

Founded in 1953 by Robert “Bob” and Helen Hoffer, Hoffer Plastics is celebrating its 71-year anniversary with an ongoing commitment to driving customer, employee and industry success. A full-service contract manufacturing partner, Hoffer produces more than three billion plastic parts annually with a consistent 99% on-time delivery record. The company serves customers in markets that include flexible packaging, medical, automotive, consumer, industrial and appliances. Located in South Elgin, Illinois, Hoffer employs more than 350 individuals within its 365,000-square-foot facility located on 24 acres. The company has pioneered numerous product innovations, including the company’s proprietary Lok™ family of products. For more information, visit www.hofferplastics.com