Thermoforming Company

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Whatever your vacuum forming or custom thermoformed packaging needs may be, Global Thermoforming can put engineering, design & manufacturing expertise to work to create the highest quality products for you.

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Speed

We build our own thermoforming tools, thermoforming machines and extrude our own material, which means we can design and develop faster, fix production problems faster, and ensure you meet your deadlines.

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Customization

We provide a broad array of plastic manufacturing capabilities. Whether your part calls for design, post-production machining, finishing, tooling manufacture, assembly or thermoformed packaging, we can handle all your needs on-site. We’ll make all the components!

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Quality

Quality is the most important attribute of our vacuum forming company. We take great pride in delivering the best quality in the thermoforming industry. We are constantly striving to improve.

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Customer Experience

Once your product is delivered, we will be by your side until it is fully integrated with your manufacturing processes. If complications occur, we are available within 24 hours to get it right and have your systems up and running.

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LET US EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS.

Vacuum Forming Experts

With over 30 years of experience in vacuum forming, and custom thermoformed packaging, our plants in Nashville, Tennessee and Tempe, Arizona consistently produce high-quality and distinctive retail packaging, component parts, and POP displays. We offer a full range of concept development to production services for small-run to high-volume vacuum forming projects. Recognized for our close tolerance forming and trimming capabilities, we fulfill your quality requirements in both thin gauge and thick gauge materials at competitive pricing. Although we are a privately-held company, we view our customers as shareholders. Your satisfaction is our primary focus.

THERMOFORMING CAPABILITIES

Vacuum Forming Services

Vacuum forming and plastic manufacturing is the most cost effective and quality solution for your manufacturing needs.

Thick Gauge Thermoforming

Thick Gauge Thermoforming

We have capabilities of forming up to 1” thick. We’ve formed all types of thermoforming plastics in our industry and have helped our customers form their ideas into solutions they never dreamed of.

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Thin Gauge Thermoforming

Thin gauge thermoforming is primarily the manufacture of disposable cups, containers, lids, trays, blisters, clamshells, and other products for the food, medical, and general retail industries.

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Secondary Operations

In addition to our custom thermoforming services, we provide a variety of secondary services including CNC trimming, assembly, printing, painting, and drape forming.

STATE-OF-THE-ART

Vacuum Thermoforming Machines

In-house capabilities feature multiple of the following machines.

Rotary Thermoforming Machine

MAAC | FORMS UP TO 1'x1' - 11'X7'

Rotary Thermoforming Machine

Rotary thermoforming equipment can introduce even greater productivity in forming operations by arranging three or four workstations around a central area. Rotary machines with five stations are sometimes used but are far less common than three- and four-station machines. Only one mold and one forming station are needed on a rotary machine.

In-line, Roll-fed Thermoforming Machine

SENCORP 2500 | SENCORP 2500 ULTRA

In-line, Roll-fed Thermoforming Machine

A continuous web of material is fed from a roll and then clamped into a chain conveyor. The web moves through a bank of heaters, gets formed, and is moved out. The part is trimmed during cooling.

5 Axis CNC Routers

THERMWOOD | CUTTING UP TO 10’ X 5’

5 Axis CNC Routers

Our Thermwood 5-axis CNC Routers are specifically developed for three-dimensional machining and holding tight tolerances. A computer numerical control (CNC) router is a computer-controlled machine that can hold much tighter and more consistent tolerances than held by hand routers.

Shuttle Thermoforming Machine

BROWN | SIZES RANGING FROM 1’X1’ - 11’X7’

Shuttle Thermoforming Machine

Here, the sheet is clamped into a movable frame. The frame is located to the side of the stationary heaters. The sheet is then moved into the heater; when it reaches forming temperature, the sheet is moved back to the loading station and pressed into contact with the mold. The part is formed and cooled. The part is ejected after the mold is retracted.

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OUR THERMOFORMING PROCESS

Quality and Consistency

Quality is Global Thermoforming’s most important attribute. We take pride in delivering the best quality thermoforming, vacuum forming, and thermoformed packaging in our industry. We are constantly striving to improve. At Global Thermoforming, quality is everyone’s job!

ONGOING SUPPORT

Customer Experience

At Global Thermoforming, we stay involved through the entire process. Once your thermoformed product is delivered, we will be by your side until it is fully integrated with your manufacturing processes. If complications occur, we are available within 24 hours to get it right and have your systems up and running. Our goal is to deliver products with speed, quality, and customer-centric experiences at the forefront. Let us exceed your expectations.

Initial Meeting or Call

Welcome! We’d like to hear all about your products and the vision you have in mind. We pride ourselves in having a great sales team that will help you throughout the process of your entire project. Our sales team works closely with our production team to make sure we hit our lead times and produce the highest quality parts in our field.

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Production – High or Low Volume

We have state of the art thermoforming machines and equipment! From high speed “inline” thermoforming machines along with 3-station rotary machines that give us high volume capability. Our smaller shuttle thermoforming machines allow for lower volume projects.

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Design and Engineering

Design & Engineering are very important in thermoforming! We take your vision and try to improve it by reducing costs, improving manufacturability, and adding value to your end customer. We have over 50+ years of combined experience on our engineering team.

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Lead Times

Because accurate and timely information is vital in any business strategy, we make your priorities are put first! Typical production lead times in our industry can vary from 4 – 10 weeks pending on the particular project.

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Prototyping

Rapid Prototyping! As soon as your design is completed and approved, we can get you prototypes in as little as 2 days! Most companies we’ve worked with over the years have found prototyping is vital in the process to launch a new product. We offer a variety of mold options, all depending on your particular project.

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Final Product

The duration from prototype approval to final product delivery varies anywhere from 2-14 weeks, dependent on the scope of work and complexity of the part. No solution is out of reach; your finished product will be beautiful, high quality, and completed with speed and efficiency.

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VACUUM FORMING NEWS

The Process of Vacuum Forming

Read the latest news on thermoforming, vacuum forming machines, and the latest plastic manufacturing capabilities.

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Top 10 Benefits of Using Thermoforming

With all the benefits this process offers, it’s no surprise that the range of products and applications adopting it continues to grow. Check out the list below to learn about some of the top benefits of thermoforming and how it could improve the manufacturing process for a variety of clients and industries.

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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Thermoforming

Product design flexibility, cost-effective production, and automation are just a few of this method’s many benefits. In fact, virtually any industry can see positive results with thermoforming’s versatile production capabilities and a wide variety of applications. Read more to learn about the top 10 things you didn’t know about thermoforming.

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CUSTOM DISPLAYS

Point of Purchase Displays

Contact us today for all of your point of purchase custom manufacturing needs.
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ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION

Recycling Opportunities & Green Technologies

Our warehouses feature LED High Efficiency lighting with motion-activated sensors to help with energy consumption, and are heated using our ovens to reduce energy.

Our plastic manufacturing facilities recycle 100% of the recyclable materials. If you need help with recycling plastic waste, please contact us.

We’re also a member of The AZ Green Tier Program.

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Global Thermoforming, Inc is a leader in the plastics manufacturing industry that provides thermoforming services, vacuum forming, clamshell, clamshell packaging, thin gauge options, thick gauge options, custom parts and molds, and a variety of other services to the entire United States. We have local manufacturing facilities in Tempe, AZ and Nashville, TN. Contact us today for all of your plastic manufacturing needs.

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WHERE SOLUTIONS ARE FORMED

735 West Knox Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
P. (480) 753-5680
F: (480) 753-5681

1631 Corporate Place
LaVergne, TN 37086
P: (615) 641-7000
F: (615) 641-7076

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Learn more about Global Thermoforming
COVID-19 Manufacturing Initiatives​

Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Thermoforming

Product design flexibility, cost-effective production, and automation are just a few of this method’s many benefits. In fact, virtually any industry can see positive results with thermoforming’s versatile production capabilities and a wide variety of applications. Read on for more about the top 10 things you didn’t know about thermoforming.