Innova Engineered Plastics Celebrates Grand Opening of Mexicali Facility
Ribbon Cutting Marks Major Milestone in Global Growth and Near-Shore Manufacturing Strategy
MEXICALI, Mexico, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innova Engineered Plastics, a trusted leader in heavy gauge plastic enclosures and single use components for medical device and other critical highly regulated industries, proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Mexicali, Mexico. The event highlighted the facility’s rapid growth since production began earlier this year and its central role in Innova’s global manufacturing strategy.
The celebration was attended by members of the Innova leadership team, board members, local government officials, and invited partners, who gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, facility tour, and remarks highlighting the strategic importance of the Mexicali location. Attendees had the opportunity to walk the production floor, view part samples, and observe the plastic molding process in action, offering a firsthand look at Innova’s commitment to quality, speed, and customer-focused innovation.
“This facility represents the future of Innova with a global reach, a commitment to quality manufacturing, and dedication to helping customers simplify and strengthen their supply chains,” said Mark Rauenzahn, CEO of Innova Engineered Plastics. “Operating at full capacity just months after the initial build-out is a testament to the teamwork and demand that made this expansion possible.”
Your Near-Shore Manufacturing Partner
Located in the heart of Mexico’s medical device corridor, the Mexicali site enhances Innova’s ability to support customers seeking near-shore solutions with speed, flexibility, and cost efficiency. The facility expands total capacity and capabilities including:
- Injection molding (up to 900T)
- Reaction injection molding (RIM)
- Cast urethane molding
- Vacuum and pressure thermoforming
- Thin gauge thermoforming
- CNC plastic machining for prototypes
- Finishing, paint, and pad printing
- Complete assembly lines
- In-house tool maintenance
As part of Innova’s tooling transfer program, Innova can seamlessly support global tooling transfers to the Mexicali facility, helping OEMs mitigate risk and reduce lead times. Certification to ISO 13485:2016 and AS9100 is underway, aligning with Innova’s Shirley, MA facility and reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality components for critical applications.
About Innova Engineered Plastics
Innova Engineered Plastics is the premier provider of engineered heavy gauge plastic enclosures and related single-use components for Medical Device & Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defense, Diagnostic & Lab Equipment, Autonomous Robots, Data Centers & AI solutions, and other critical, highly regulated industries. Applications for our custom plastic enclosures include surgical robotics, organ transport devices, genetic sequencing equipment, people scanning technologies, autonomous robots, data center parts, and more.
Innova also specializes in the manufacture of aircraft interior components and assemblies, delivering precision-engineered solutions that meet stringent performance and quality standards.
With a wealth of experience in managing large, multi-part projects, our capabilities encompass the entire production lifecycle, from design and initial prototyping to full-scale production and assembly—with our dedicated team working closely with you to bring your concepts to life.
Contact: Caitlin Barnhart cbarnhart@producto.com
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