viking plastics
Our Story
Viking Plastics is established. The refrigeration cap is introduced- still in production today. Unscrewing molds are introduced. Worked with Clark Container to produce childproof plastic bottles/vitals. Viking passes certification QS 9000 on its first attempt. Viking Plastics is purchased by Kelly Goodsel. Universal Cap for 1234yf is developed. Viking Plastics embarks on a lean journey of continuous improvement with the ultimate goal of perfect processes, perfect products, and perfectly satisfied customers. VAPCo (Viking Assembled Products Company) begins. The first class graduates from “Viking Academy”, which focuses on improving the culture at Viking Plastics and minimizing waste. 2 shot injection molding capabilities are added, reducing the number of machines and molds required to mold two materials together into one part. Daily drumbeat meetings begin for all employees for sharing important business metrics, reports on improvements we make, ideas and team interactions. Viking Plastics wins “Employer of the Year” for Erie County, PA for the previous year. A production cell is developed for molding and robotic welding. Viking Plastics is purchased by private equity firm, Spell Capital. Viking Plastics acquires Kentucky Manufacturing & Technology out of Louisville, KY. Viking Plastics acquires Genesis Plastics out of Jeffersonville, IN. General Motors awards platinum supplier status to Viking Plastics. 2024 – Viking Plastics was purchased by Hoffmann Family of Companies.
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Shawn Gross Named Chief Executive Officer of Viking Plastics
26-09-2024 -
Case Study: Centralized Nozzle Tip Storage
15-06-2026 -
Rapid Robot Automation for Small-Part Injection Molding
07-04-2026 -
Meeting an Industry Need: Viking Plastics Introduces Red HVAC Caps
12-02-2026 -
New Product Offering: Red HVAC Caps
17-11-2025