Companies actively engaged in Lean offer a treasure trove of information when it comes to their respective Lean journeys. Benchmarking these companies brings you new ideas, an affirmation of your current practices, and an opportunity to be spurred on and take next steps in your own organization. To that end, we are continuing to bring you monthly tours so you can take advantage of this knowledge base. Each plant tour offers a unique opportunity to dialog with peers from across industries and functions about best practices, challenges and solutions to moving your organization forward.
PARKER PLASTICS
LEAN MANUFACTURING PLANT TOUR
Parker Plastics is a leading manufacturer of custom plastic bottles and containers, serving industries such as food and beverage, personal care, household products, industrial chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company utilizes extrusion blow molding, injection stretch blow molding, and reheat-and-blow molding to produce high-performance packaging solutions.
Operating multiple facilities across the U.S., including its Hagerstown, MD plant, Parker Plastics integrates advanced automation, vision systems, and sustainable manufacturing practices to enhance efficiency and product consistency. On this tour, you will get a firsthand view of our 3D printing initiative, newly implemented Kanban system for supplies ordering, and our people-focused approach emphasizing workforce diversity and retention strategies.
Attendance Eligibility / Conflict of Interest:
To respect Parker Plastics’ confidentiality and competitive position, attendance is restricted. We are unable to accept registrations from organizations involved in plastics, bottle, and/or container manufacturing, including related packaging competitors.
NOTE: NDA MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED PRIOR TO TOUR.
PPI_Non-Disclosure Agreement (rev. 04.2025).docx
- 9:00 - 9:15 Arrival
- 9:15 - 9:45 Presentation
- 9:45 - 11:15 Tour
- 11:15 - noon Debrief & Lunch
If you have any special dietary requirements, please contact us and we will do our best to arrange alternative selections.
Substitutions for registrants permitted. No refunds.
