Monoflo International has launched a new Injection Molded 48” x 45” Nestable Pallet (NP 4845-06 IM). Manufactured to the AIAG footprint, our new Injection Molded 48” x 45” Nestable Pallet is a cost-effective alternative to our Nestable Structural Foam 48” x 45” Pallet, offering similar strength capabilities with greater impact resistance. The new NP4845-06 IM is built for durability in all Automotive and Manufacturing environments. Using a proprietary material blend that is specifically formulated to deliver superior performance and extended product life.
The pallet has four (4) ergonomic handles strategically designed to optimize comfort during manual stacking and de-stacking. All nine legs are equipped with impact ribbing to absorb side-force impact, minimizing damage, and delivering durability. Dedicated areas at each corner and above the center leg can accommodate hot stamping, cross-dock labeling, or RFID tags.
This pallet is purposefully designed to accommodate the AIAG family of handheld containers and is compatible to the structural foam pallet design. It has been engineered to use less material without compromising its robust strength and high-performance standards and, since it contains no metal, it can be easily recycled at the end of its useful life.
For more information on this Nestable Pallet, call 540-771-3077 or complete a contact form to speak with a sales team member.
About Monoflo International, Inc. Monoflo International, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of superior quality injection molded plastic products including bulk, foldable and food containers and pallets, bakery trays and dollies. Monoflo leverages its decades of experience to provide innovative and cost-effective reusable packaging solutions to the general merchandise and food distribution, automotive and manufacturing, and specialty custom retail industries.
Supporting and giving back to the community is an important part of who we are. This holiday season, Team Monoflo came together to support two local organizations in our Winchester, VA community.
Leading up to and during Monoflo’s annual Christmas Party, employees raised an astounding $30,000 in support of local charities, Winchester Rescue Mission, and Concern Hotline of Winchester. At the end of the event, Monoflo matched the employee amount, donating a total of $60,000 across both charities!
The Winchester Rescue Mission provides high-quality care to individuals devastated by the effects of poverty and homelessness by offering healing from the past, help for the present, and hope for the future. Winchester Rescue Mission has been serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and poverty in our community since 1973.
The Concern Hotline provides round-the-clock hotline support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention for the City of Winchester, as well as Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, and Page counties. Their mission is to comfort and calm community members experiencing stress or crisis by providing a trained, compassionate listener 24 hours a day.
Monoflo International is thrilled to support these two amazing organizations that are making a difference and helping the people in our community.
Winchester, VA – Monoflo International, a premier manufacturer of quality, injection-molded reusable transport packaging, has completed construction of a new 325,000 square foot storage and logistics facility, located at 100 Ezra Ln. in Winchester, Virginia. This expansion will double Monoflo’s existing warehouse space to accommodate the tens of millions of plastics totes, pallets, trays, and bulk containers the company manufactures each year.
John Johnson, Senior Vice President at Monoflo International highlighted the growth of the company sharing, “Our growth is about more than just increasing the number of facilities and machines in our operation; it’s about providing value to our customers. Monoflo was built on a commitment to continuous improvement. When we see an opportunity to expand in a way that helps our customers thrive, it unlocks new opportunities for our sustainable growth as well.”
The new warehouse is strategically positioned between Monoflo’s two Virginia production facilities and immediately off Interstate 81, delivering freight cost advantages to customers. The new facility will also support customers who use Monoflo Logistics Services, a recently released solution from Monoflo. This service offers flexible short-term storage for customers to manage the inflow of reusable packaging to their sites.
“From the site selection to the design and development of the building, every decision we made in the execution of the new facility was driven by how we can best support our customers,” reports Evan Hinkle, Warehouse & Logistics Manager at Monoflo International. “We employ lean warehouse management best practices to accurately and efficiently store and move inventory and leverage our relationships with freight companies to deliver our customers’ orders on time and on budget.”
Monoflo operates three facilities in North America and employs over 325 employees across the United States and Mexico. This new storage and logistics facility is just one of many recent expansions as Monoflo continues to invest in infrastructure to meet the growing demand from customers across many industries, including, food and beverage, automotive, general manufacturing, and automated systems and warehousing.
Ben Waterman, Business Development Manager at Monoflo International shares, “We are continually looking for opportunities to provide additional solutions and values for our customers and gain organizational and manufacturing efficiencies. This project does this, and we are very excited about growing our logistics services to the next level and beyond.”
Monoflo is excited to continue its support in the local community, engaging ten local Virginia contracting companies to execute this expansion.
“We are very pleased to continue our investment and commitment here in Frederick County, a locale that we have successfully partnered with for nearly fifty years,” Waterman shared.
Once the transition to the new facility is complete, Monoflo plans to convert the current warehouse to additional manufacturing space, increasing production capacity and shortening lead times to continue to better support its customers and their project timelines.
Giving back to the community is an important part of the culture at Monoflo International. Each year, Monoflo donates to local charities to support their cause.
In 2022, Monoflo donated an astounding $544,227 total to 13 charities that needed help! This overall amount includes $111,727 from employee contributions and the Monoflo company match that was made to Katie Teets Bradshaw Comfort House and the Winchester Rescue Mission collected from their annual Christmas Party.
The other local charities that received donations were: The Laurel Center, Blue Ridge Hospice, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Henry & Williams Evans Home from Children Inc., Highland Food Pantry, Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Sheltering, Franklin County Cancer Foundation Inc. in Ottawa, Kansas, Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, Windy Hill, Oakcrest School, and the U of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy.
Monoflo International is honored to be a part of making a difference by helping to support these important local organizations and continue the tradition of giving back.
Monoflo interns gain hands-on experience with summer internships
A vital part of our internal culture at Monoflo International is the availability of training and professional progression opportunities, and that includes our summer internship program.
What is the Monoflo Summer Internship Program? There are many different career paths in manufacturing, from Production and Maintenance to Customer Service and Accounting. The goal of Monoflo’s summer internship program is to give interns valuable insight into all the opportunities available so they may better understand how they want to focus their education and pursue a career when they are ready to enter the workforce.
Our internship program is mutually beneficial as interns begin to build their resumes and gain valuable experience from skilled mentors that they can apply in their future roles, while Monoflo gets a first look at some of the talented people preparing to enter the job market. Many of our interns return to Monoflo after graduating as full-time employees, so it’s a win-win.
Monoflo’s 2022 Summer Internships in Review As the summer draws to an end, so do our 2022 summer internships. This year, Monoflo had six interns join our team to gain hands-on experience related to their individual areas of interest in Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Production. We were able to catch up with one of those interns before she headed back to college in Washington, DC.
“It was a great experience learning from experts in the industry. I got the chance to help the inside sales and marketing teams and discovered that I have a passion for Sales! I hope to come back next summer and continue to utilize and grow my skill set.” – Anna, Monoflo International Summer 2022 Intern.
We wish Anna and all of our interns the best of luck in the coming school year and in their future careers.
Monoflo recently completed its latest expansion project, Stonewall Production, that involved converting 32,000 sq. ft. of its 150,000 sq. ft. warehouse space into production space and will be housing six additional injection molding machines. The Krauss Maffei machines are going to be manufacturing products in their automation product line, including Stack Only Containers that are in use in ASRS warehouses across the country.
What does this expansion mean for the future of Monoflo?
Ashly Hawkins, Operations Manager, said the expansion showcases the growth of the company stating, “The addition of Stonewall production has given us the ability to produce more products in growing market segments. By incorporating automated technology in the production cells, we are able to provide a more consistent product to our customers, which stems from the ability to control each operation from beginning to end.”
This is the second major production facility expansion completed in the last year, as the company completed the construction of a 22,000 square foot “Imboden” production hall in 2021. This investment included the addition of five production machines that operate 24/7 to support increased demand and offer decreased lead times to customers.
Headquartered in Virginia, with additional manufacturing facilities in Kansas and Mexico, Monoflo continues to invest in state-of-the-art technology and equipment to provide essential products to several top Fortune companies.
The Frederick County EDA (Economic Development Authority) featured Monoflo International as a spotlight employer in Frederick County. Frederick County is among the top 10% of localities in the Commonwealth for announced capital investment and new job growth over the last decade. This feature showcases Monoflo International as being more than a company that offers competitive rates, on-the-job training, and temperature-controlled environments, but also provides employees with access to their internal and external events.
We are thrilled to be recognized as a partner contributing to advancement and growth in our local community. Check out the full feature here.
And if you’re interested in joining the team, apply now.
About Monoflo International, Inc. Monoflo International, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of superior quality injection molded plastic products including bulk, foldable and food containers and pallets, bakery trays and dollies, and dairy crates. Monoflo leverages its decades of experience to provide innovative and cost-effective reusable packaging solutions to the general merchandise and food distribution, automotive and manufacturing, and specialty custom retail industries.
Monoflo International has launched the Automation Stack Only 6545-325 Tote, the newest addition to the SO tote line, that is designed for automated storage systems and high-speed conveyor systems. This Generation II model is available in both COPP and HDPE material, with double wall rounded corners and multiple interface points and allow for smooth handling and conveyer positioning.
The new 65” x 45” footprint has optional sidewall drain holes, that are designed and tested to comply with FM Global Fire Risk Management October 2020 Standards. Customized options allow for flat, ribbed, hybrid, or welded bottom, plus optional divider or Mini Tote System (MTS) slots options for various configurations. Made entirely of plastic, this product can be easily recycled at the end of its useful life, helping end user’s reach their sustainability goals. For more information on this Stack Only Tote, call 540-771-3077 or complete a contact form to speak with a sales team member.
About Monoflo International, Inc. Monoflo International, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of superior quality injection molded plastic products including bulk, foldable and food containers and pallets, bakery trays and dollies, and dairy crates. Monoflo leverages its decades of experience to provide innovative and cost-effective reusable packaging solutions to the general merchandise and food distribution, automotive and manufacturing, and specialty custom retail industries.
Monoflo International has launched a new 48” x 40” Collapsible Bulk Container. This new bulk container’s 48” x 40” footprint makes it ideal for food processing and general distribution applications. This high-pressure injection molded bulk container is manufactured for strength and durability with smooth surfaces. Optional ventholes promote airflow, maintain desired temperature, and facility sprinkler evacuation for automated warehouse systems.
The collapsible design of the BC 4840 improves storage and backhaul efficiency, fitting 240 units on a 53’ truck. Optional ventholes promote airflow, maintain desired temperature, and facility sprinkler evacuation for automated warehouse systems. Designed to meet the needs of various supply chains, this bulk container is available it 2 height options (34” or 39”) and with optional side doors on the 48” or 40” sides.
Made entirely of plastic, this product can be easily recycled at the end of its useful life, helping end user’s reach their sustainability goals. For more information on this Bulk Container, call 540-771-3077 or complete a contact form to speak with a sales team member.
About Monoflo International, Inc. Monoflo International, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of superior quality injection molded plastic products including bulk, foldable and food containers and pallets, bakery trays and dollies, and dairy crates. Monoflo leverages its decades of experience to provide innovative and cost-effective reusable packaging solutions to the general merchandise and food distribution, automotive and manufacturing, and specialty custom retail industries.
February 2021 – Winchester, VA
Monoflo International is launching a new Nestable 30” x 42” Distribution Pallet this quarter. This pallet’s compact footprint makes it ideal for direct store delivery applications, facilitating maneuverability in tight spaces including doorways and narrow aisles and reducing the touches and labor needed resulting in faster, more efficient deliveries. This high-pressure injection molded pallet is manufactured for strength and durability, and the impact resistant foot design of this pallet reduces damage from fork tines, offering extended product life.
The space-saving nestable design of the NP 3042-6-IM pallet improves storage and backhaul efficiency, while key design features facilitate easier denesting with a forklift. Additionally, the lightweight design and strategically placed ergonomic handholds of this pallet enable manual operators to denest and grip the pallet safely and efficiently.
Additionally, large diameter drain holes in the feet of the pallet facilitate cleaning and sanitizing processes, and prevent water collection. Made entirely of plastic, this product can be easily recycled at the end of its useful life, helping end user’s reach their sustainability goals. For more information on this pallet, call 540-771-3077 or complete a contact form to speak with a sales team member.
About Monoflo International, Inc. Monoflo International, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of superior quality injection molded plastic products including bulk, foldable and food containers and pallets, bakery trays and dollies, and dairy crates. Monoflo leverages its decades of experience to provide innovative and cost-effective reusable packaging solutions to the general merchandise and food distribution, automotive and manufacturing, and specialty custom retail industries.