CANNON FALLS, Minn., October 29, 2026
Gemstar Manufacturing has expanded its thermoforming capabilities with the installation of a new thermoformer, marking another milestone in the company’s continued investment in manufacturing capacity, technology, and customer support. Gemstar provides custom plastic manufacturing solutions including rotational molding, thermoforming, tooling, fabrication, and assembly for OEM customers across a wide range of industries.
The new thermoformer increases its capabilities and expands Gemstar’s ability to support a broader range of customer projects, building on the company’s ongoing commitment to investing in advanced manufacturing technologies. The equipment features a larger forming area than its previous system, creating additional flexibility for future opportunities and customer growth.
“This investment is about more than adding another machine,” said Mark Hedin, President of Sales. “It’s about ensuring we have the capacity, technology, and resources to grow alongside our customers.”
Over the past several years, Gemstar has made significant investments across its operations, including facility expansion, new manufacturing technologies, such as Robomold® robotic rotational molding, enhanced engineering resources, and additional production equipment. These investments reflect the company’s long-term commitment to serving OEM customers with reliable manufacturing solutions and the stability needed to support programs well into the future. Gemstar’s strategy emphasizes continued investment in technology, capacity, and growth while maintaining strong customer relationships and responsive service.
The new thermoformer complements Gemstar’s existing portfolio of manufacturing capabilities, which includes thermoforming, rotational molding, robotic rotational molding, tooling, fabrication, assembly, and in-house engineering support. This vertically integrated approach enables customers to work with a single manufacturing partner from concept through production.
“As customer needs evolve, we’re committed to continuing our investments in people, technology, and manufacturing capabilities,” said Kodey Kiel, Associate Product Manager. “Our goal is to be a long-term partner that customers can rely on for quality, responsiveness, and the capacity to support future growth.”
About Gemstar Manufacturing
Gemstar Manufacturing has been an engineering-based solutions provider of hard cases and custom OEM parts for 60 years. The company is a family-owned business supported internally by long-term employees. The firm’s history is rooted in custom manufacturing and the dedication of a customer-centric organization. Gemstar’s mission is “to test the limits of plastic manufacturing and exceed the expectations of customers.” Gemstar’s full-service manufacturing capabilities include industry-leading, vertically integrated manufacturing processes, a fully staffed engineering team, in-house tooling and testing, five-axis routing, and full-service finishing. Learn more at gemstarmfg.com
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