Plastic firm’s business partnership

Plastic firm’s business partnership

13 April 2022

A SAINTFIELD firm has announced details of a major new business partnership.

Donite Plastics, which is Ireland’s leading industrial thermoforming company, has announced a new partnership with Dundalk-based firm Multihog to manufacture parts for multi-purpose tractors.

Multihog, which services airports, municipalities and contractors has chosen Donite Plastics due to the company’s experience and expertise in the agri-tech sector. 

“The products that we manufacture for Multihog are very closely aligned to the parts we supply to our customers in the agri-tech sector and it’s our knowledge of this sector that has stood our partnership with Multihog in such good stead,” explained Michael Barton, Donite Plastics Sales Manager. 

“Our team worked closely with Multihog’s engineers during the design, prototype and testing phases which helped to introduce the new machines into the marketplace within a rapid turnaround time.”

Previously, the machines’ panels were made of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). As part of the new design, Multihog made the move towards thermoformed products, commonly known as vacuum forming, due to the number of advantages presented by the process.

 “Thermoformed products come with a wealth of benefits,” Michael continued. “Donite Plastics has been manufacturing thermoformed products for around 20 years and there are a few reasons why we believe so highly in this process.

“Firstly, thermoformed products are strong, robust and can stand the test of time, which can save our customers a lot of money in the long run. Thermoformed products also give our customers complete design freedom. You can form incredibly detailed shapes, logos and text with a variety of colours and finishes, all to suit a company’s specific branding. 

“In terms of sustainability, thermoformed products are also lightweight which leads to decreased fuel consumption making machines less expensive to run for our customers and less harmful to the planet.

“During a time when more and more companies are becoming environmentally conscious, thermoformed products are a fantastic sustainable solution.”

Sam Hampshire, R&D Manager at Multihog,said: “We were delighted to work alongside the innovative and talented team at Donite Plastics for our remodelled MX and MXC machines.

“We strive to provide the best quality products for our customers and to partner with a manufacturing company that also shares this ethos ensured that we not only have great products, but we had support from an excellent team as well.”