A Message From Our President Wow – 30 years! It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come since the early days. Back then, it was just the two of us, a whole lot of ambition, and a tiny office that doubled as everything from a conference room to a break room. We wore every hat, … Read more
Unlocking Design Possibilities Through Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities When standard thermoformed parts force design compromises that undermine product performance, custom thermoforming turns limitations into competitive advantages. Imagine needing an agricultural equipment housing with integrated mounting bosses, complex internal channels, and precise fitment tolerances — requirements that would typically demand multiple separate components with traditional manufacturing methods. … Read more
Looking to work with Allied Plastics on a custom plastic thermoformed project? Here are some material and design guidelines to consider when planning a custom part. Give the Allied Engineering team a call at 262-877-4700 to get started.
Our Recycling Program Prevents Plastic Waste from Impacting the Environment Plastics are one of the most versatile, affordable and durable resources available today. Long-lasting, weather and wear resistant, plastics are the perfect materials for manufacturing, packaging, electronic devices and more! However, while the production of this valuable resource continues to grow, so do concerns about … Read more
Allied Plastics has taken an important step in cementing its leadership status with respect to the environment. The company recently earned ISO 14001 certification, which sets criteria for a robust environmental management system. Companies meeting this standard can feel confident in their ability to reduce waste and use resources efficiently, and overall lessen their environmental … Read more
Unlike other materials such as aluminum or fiberglass, thermoformed plastic parts do not need to be painted. That helps save time and money while delivering a finished product of superior durability and appearance. Wait a second … how can an unpainted part have superior durability and appearance? Great question, but don’t worry. Just because the … Read more
Allied Plastics offers a concentrated line of standard industrial packaging options. However, most of the packaging products the company thermoforms are customized to a given customer’s particular needs. “The majority of our packaging customers come to us for a solution they can’t readily buy off of the shelf,” says Erik Larson, packaging sales manager at … Read more
Allied Plastics takes your products from engineering to your retail customers In the early stages of the pandemic back in July 2020, Allied Plastics received a call from a prominent kitchen/bath products manufacturer. Demand for home improvement products was exploding and the company needed help keeping up. The company also had a brand new product … Read more
Birdsong Peanuts is a peanut sheller headquartered in Suffolk, Virginia, that has shelling facilities in Virginia, Georgia and Texas. Birdsong purchases its peanuts from local growers. The company then shells, cleans and sizes them before shipping to a long list of well-known consumer brands. “You’d be hard pressed to buy a peanut product in the … Read more
Expansion of current facility leads to better work flow Allied Plastics is announcing its worldwide headquarters in Twin Lakes after the company expanded its plastic thermoforming facilities to streamline operations, create more room to grow and boost the company’s three-campus-wide footprint to nearly 300,000 square feet. “The new building just brings everything together,” Allied Plastics … Read more