Thermoforming
CMI Plastics
222 Pepsi Way, Ayden, NC 28513, United States
- Manufacturer
- Founded 1939
- Family-owned
About CMI Plastics
CMI Plastics operates from Ayden, North Carolina, where it was founded in 1939. The company is a third-generation family-owned business that began as a custom packaging designer and manufacturer. The company specializes in custom thermoformed packaging, including blister packs, clamshells, and trays. All design, tooling, and manufacturing are performed in-house using advanced CAM for tooling fabrication and robotics for automated packaging. The Ayden facility is expanding by 60,000 square feet to increase thermoforming capacity. The firm offers rapid prototyping that delivers samples in days, followed by rigorous package testing. CMI serves the automotive and industrial, consumer products, food, and medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Notable customers include R.J. Reynolds Vapor, recognized as a Most Valuable Partner. The company tailors solutions for each industry’s requirements, from protective shipping trays to shelf-ready consumer packaging. CMI emphasizes sustainability through recycled materials and circular production practices, aiming to reduce plastic usage—one project cut a client’s consumption by over a million pounds annually. The company cites its hands-on, partnership-driven approach, in-house engineering control, and quality certifications as key differentiators.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Inspection & quality
Industries served
- Automotive and Industrial
- Consumer Products
- Food
- Medical and Pharmaceutical
- Unique Industries
Materials
Recycled plastics · Thermoformable plastics
Equipment
- Robotics and automation systems
- CAM tooling fabrication equipment
Company details
- Location
- Ayden, North Carolina
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Founded
- 1939
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Lead time
- Prototypes in days; fast turnaround for production
Frequently asked questions
Where is CMI Plastics located?
CMI Plastics is located at 222 Pepsi Way, Ayden, NC 28513, United States.
What does CMI Plastics do?
CMI Plastics is listed under Thermoforming, and its listed capabilities and products include Custom thermoforming, In-house tooling design and fabrication, Blister packaging, Clamshell packaging, Tray packaging and Concept rendering.
What industries does CMI Plastics serve?
CMI Plastics lists Automotive and Industrial, Consumer Products, Food, Medical and Pharmaceutical and Unique Industries among the industries it serves.
When was CMI Plastics founded?
CMI Plastics was founded in 1939.
How do I request a quote from CMI Plastics?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send CMI Plastics your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (252) 746-2171 and visit cmiplastics.com.
What companies are similar to CMI Plastics?
Other Thermoforming companies in North Carolina listed on FirmsLedger include Advanced Plastiform, Inc., Apex Converting & Packaging and DPS Molding, Inc..