Dordan welcomes the fourth generation, securing multi-generational growth Provided by Dordan Manufacturing Dordan Manufacturing, the 62-year-old custom thermoforming company, is welcoming the fourth generation of the Slavin family, positioning the designer and manufacturer of thermoformed packaging solutions for multi-generational growth. Julian Slavin, grandson of Dordan CEO and president Daniel Slavin, is the first of the […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindepent.com Three Woodstock companies have been named finalists for a Business Champion Award from the McHenry County Economic Development Corp. Alliance Contractors and Dordan Manufacturing Co. are among five finalists for companies with 25 to 100 employees. And Kelco Industries, 1425 Lake Ave., makes industrial machinery components. It is one of four companies […]
Old Courthouse project closes restaurant until … Public House restaurant plans to reopen in the lower level of Old Courthouse Center when renovations of the 19th century building are completed. But nobody is sure exactly when that will be. Construction manager Bulley & Andrews set a substantial completion date of March 31, 2023, but the […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindepent.com Dordan, a family-owned packaging manufacturer and designer in Woodstock, will celebrate 60 years in business next month. According to a news release, the company provides thermoformed packaging to the electronics, automotive, medical, and consumer markets, specializing in handling trays for automation and medical device packaging solutions. Dordan Manufacturing was founded by Edwin […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two Woodstock-based manufacturers – Enviro Sip Straw and MAC Automation – have received the Business Champion Award from the McHenry County Economic Development Council. They were among five Woodstock businesses nominated for awards presented Nov. 10 at the MCEDC’s 30th annual dinner in Crystal Lake. Enviro Sip, which makes Boss Straw, a […]
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