Rockford Molded Products Inc

About Rockford Molded Products Inc

Rockford Molded Products began in 1943 when Henry "Hank" Gustafson and Norman Johnson opened a tool-and-die shop in a garage on 18th Avenue in Rockford, Illinois. The fledgling operation produced components for the U.S. Army during World War II, joining the region's broader wartime manufacturing effort. By the 1950s the partners had built their first injection molding machine from scratch, laying the groundwork for the company's future focus on plastic molding. Today the company operates from a facility in Rockford (Loves Park area) and offers plastic injection molding, custom fabrication, product assembly, Bridgeport milling, and quality control services. An in-house tool room supports mold development, and the shop also provides 3D printing for prototyping. No headcount or annual volume figures are published. The firm does not list specific target industries on its website, though its early work was for military contracts. Current marketing emphasizes general plastic injection molding solutions for customers seeking production-scale or prototype parts. Leadership stresses quality as a defining trait: the company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and UL approval, maintains a quality management system with NIST-traceable calibration, and cites over 80 years of continuous operation as evidence of its commitment.

Equipment

• Bridgeport milling machines
• Injection molding machines
• 3D printers

Company details

Location

Loves Park, Illinois

Company type

Contract manufacturer / job shop

Founded

1943

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015, UL-Approved

Listed under

• Injection Molding in Illinois
• Plastics & Packaging Manufacturers in Illinois

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