FAQs

General

What does Viking Plastics do?

Viking Plastics is a custom injection molding manufacturer that designs and produces high-quality plastic components and assemblies for the automotive, HVAC, and industrial markets. We provide complete manufacturing solutions, from concept support through production.

Where is Viking Plastics located?

Our headquarters is located in Corry, Pennsylvania, with additional manufacturing facilities in Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Indiana.

How long has Viking Plastics been in business?

Viking Plastics has been providing custom injection molding solutions since 1972.

What industries do you serve?

We primarily serve the automotive, HVAC, and industrial markets.

Do you manufacture products in the United States?

Yes. Viking Plastics proudly manufactures products in the United States. With production facilities in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Indiana, we provide high-quality custom injection molding solutions backed by responsive customer service and dependable domestic manufacturing.

Capabilities

What services does Viking Plastics offer?

Our capabilities include:

• Custom injection molding
• Assembly
• Automation
• Tooling
• Metal-to-plastic conversion
• Spin welding
• Hot plate welding
• Leak and functional testing
• Program management
• Part decoration

What size injection molding machines do you have?

Our molding capabilities range from 50 to 750 tons, allowing us to manufacture a wide variety of precision plastic components.

What size parts can you mold?

Our injection molding capabilities allow us to manufacture both small precision components and larger, more complex parts. If you’re unsure whether your part is a good fit, our team can review your project and recommend the best manufacturing solution.

What types of materials do you work with?

We process a wide range of engineering-grade thermoplastics to meet the performance requirements of each application. Material selection depends on factors such as strength, durability, temperature resistance, and chemical compatibility. Our team works closely with customers to identify the best material for their specific project.

Can you assist with material selection?

Absolutely. Our experienced team can help recommend the best material based on your application’s performance requirements, environmental conditions, cost objectives, and manufacturability.

Can Viking Plastics help with product design?

Yes. Our team works with customers throughout the product development process to help optimize designs for manufacturability, quality, and cost.

Do you offer prototyping or low-volume production?

Yes. Depending on your project requirements, we can support prototype and low-volume production to help validate designs before full-scale manufacturing. Contact our team to discuss your project goals and timeline.

Do you offer assembly services?

Yes. We provide value-added assembly services, including automated and manual assembly, welding, testing, and packaging.

Do you provide secondary operations or finishing services?

Yes. In addition to injection molding, we offer a variety of value-added services, including assembly, spin welding, hot plate welding, leak and functional testing, part decoration, and custom packaging.

Do you support automated manufacturing and assembly?

Yes. Automation is a key part of our manufacturing process. We utilize robotics and automated systems to improve quality, increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and deliver consistent results for our customers.

Do you support metal-to-plastic conversions?

Yes. We help customers replace metal components with engineered plastic solutions that can reduce weight, improve performance, and lower overall costs.

Do you offer leak testing or functional testing?

Yes. We provide leak testing and functional testing as part of our value-added capabilities to help ensure components meet customer specifications and quality standards before shipment.

Tooling & Engineering

Do you build molds?

Yes. We build molds at our Jeffersonville, Indiana, facility. We also work closely with trusted tooling partners to develop and manage tooling for customer programs.

Can you manage tooling throughout the life of a program?

Yes. We oversee the design, construction, maintenance, and ongoing management of production tooling to help ensure consistent quality and long-term performance.

Quality

What quality certifications does Viking Plastics have?

Viking Plastics is certified to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management standards.

How do you ensure product quality?

Quality is built into every step of our manufacturing process through advanced inspection methods, process controls, testing, continuous improvement, and employee involvement.

Requesting a Quote

How do I request a quote?

Simply contact our sales team through our Request A Quote page. Providing part drawings, specifications, estimated annual volumes, and project requirements will help us prepare an accurate quote.

What information should I provide when requesting a quote?

Helpful information includes:

• Part number
• Part drawings or CAD files
• Material requirements
• Annual volume estimates
• SOP (start of production)
• Program Life (how many years)
• Target timeline
• Assembly or secondary operation requirements

What file formats do you accept for quoting?

We accept most common 2D and 3D engineering file formats, including STEP (.stp), IGES (.igs), SolidWorks, and PDF drawings. If you have questions about your files, our team is happy to help.

Careers

Is Viking Plastics hiring?

We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Visit our Careers page to view current openings and apply online.

What benefits does Viking Plastics offer?

Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, training opportunities, and career advancement.

Does Viking Plastics offer internships?

Yes. We offer internship and co-op opportunities that provide hands-on experience in manufacturing, processing, engineering, quality, maintenance, human resources, marketing, and other departments.

Company Culture

What is Viking Plastics’ culture like?

Our culture is built around continuous improvement, teamwork, respect, and innovation. We believe every employee can make a positive impact through problem-solving and continuous learning.

What is 2 Second Lean?

2 Second Lean is our continuous improvement philosophy that encourages every employee to make small improvements every day. These incremental changes help create safer, more efficient, and more enjoyable workplaces.

Contact

How can I contact Viking Plastics?

You can reach us through our Contact page, call one of our facilities, or submit an online inquiry. Our team will connect you with the appropriate department.

Can I schedule a plant tour?

Qualified customers, partners, students, and community groups may request a plant tour. Contact us to discuss availability.