Woodruff Installs Precision Cutting Capabilities for Plastic Containers

May 11, 2015

Richmond, Indiana – Woodruff Corporation, the leading manufacturer of reusable, recyclable plastic shipping containers, point of purchase displays and retail packaging, is pleased to announce the addition of precision cutting capabilities to its Richmond, Indiana production facility. Woodruff is a division of Primex Plastics, also headquartered in Richmond.

Woodruff has created a separate facility within their plant centered on the Wardjet-2543 Pure Water & Abrasive Waterjet machine which features linear positional accuracy of +/- 0.08mm (0.003″) per axis, 5-axis cutting, drilling and tapping in a wide variety of materials.

According to Woodruff General Manager Doug Borgsdorf, “We are making a substantial investment in equipment and personnel in order to provide this new service for our customers. This will allow more capabilities and faster service for our complete packaging solutions.”

With a recent emphasis on sustainability, manufacturers are looking for ways to reduce waste by deploying reusable and recyclable packaging. Woodruff offers instant green solutions and cost savings to any company shipping raw materials, components or finished goods.

For more information on Woodruff’s full line of products visit us at Pack Expo 2014, Lakeside Upper Hall, booth 6648 or www.primexfabrication.com or call 800-935-2990.