Employer Spotlight: Monoflo

Friday, July 15, 2022
Frederick County, Virginia

_{Photo: Monoflo has a variety of career opportunities available, including production, industrial maintenance, sales, accounting, marketing, and beyond. Monoflo focuses on matching an employee's skill sets, interests, and passions with individualized growth plans.}

Monoflo: A Leader in a Niche Market 

A Frederick County partner since 1973, Monoflo International celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023. What started as a small, family-owned business on Kent Street in Winchester, Virginia, now spans nearly 24 acres in Frederick County, split evenly between its international headquarters on Baker Lane and a second facility in Stonewall Industrial Park. More than 350 employees contribute to this plastics manufacturer’s continued success. 

Monoflo designs and manufactures reusable plastic packaging for use in the manufacturing and transportation industries. As more companies commit to reducing their environmental impact, Monoflo leverages state-of-the-art technology to design and develop circular supply chain solutions. Their injection-molded, light-weight products translate to less weight shipped, and longer product life, while maintaining superior quality and durability. By reducing secondary package weight by hundreds of pounds per truckload, Monoflo enables their customers to realize millions of pounds of annual reductions in freight hauled and substantial decreases in overall fuel consumption. 

Commitment to Sustainability

Aware of the impact of waste plastics on the environment, Monoflo has led the industry in creating a buy-back program for containers that have reached the end of their useful life. The company will purchase older containers and turn the material into useful pellets to keep them out of the waste stream. But before their products reach that point, the company has developed partnerships with third-party businesses that evaluate and repair damaged packaging. They also participate upstream in waste recovery programs, funneling secondary reusable packaging away from landfills, further reducing their dependence on new resin.

Recent Expansions

Monoflo’s expansion extends across North America. However, Frederick County, Virginia, remains the company's main location and headquarters, and they continue to invest in the region. During the 2020 pandemic, Monoflo broke ground on the Imboden production facility at their headquarters. This investment included the addition of five production machines to support increased demand and decreased lead times. At the Stonewall Industrial Park facility, Monoflo recently converted 32,000 sq. ft. of its 150,000 sq. ft. warehouse space into production to house six additional injection molding machines. These expansions increased Monoflo's head count across the board, soaring from 250 into the 300s. The increase in positions ranges from entry level roles through skilled roles in maintenance, tooling, injection mold processing, and engineering.

A Community Partnership

Since its founding, Monoflo International has been committed to giving back to local charities, like the Winchester Rescue Mission, Evans Home for Children, and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. They also support local schools through donations and facility tours for middle and high school Career and Technical Education students. 

_{Photo: Local students tour Monoflo's manufacturing operations.}

Working for Monoflo International 

In addition to offering competitive pay rates, on-the-job training, and a temperature-controlled work environment, the business hosts the Monoflo International Concert Series. These quarterly concerts are open to the public and feature upcoming artists at local venues to bring awareness to Monoflo and connect them with the Frederick County community. Other employee perks include: 

“I have worked for Monoflo a little over a year now and have enjoyed working with my teammates each day, as they are some of the most supportive people I have ever worked with. Everyone in the company is super friendly and supportive. Being part of the Monoflo team was definitely a good career choice for me," said Candice Evans.

_{Photo: Monoflo promotes a dynamic culture by hosting events to celebrate its employees, like its Concert Series, monthly Happy Hours, holiday parties, and opportunities to participate in community events.}

_{About Monoflo International} 

_{Family owned and operated since 1973, Monoflo International is a rapidly growing manufacturer of plastic reusable transport packaging solutions. Monoflo leverages state of the art technology to manufacture premium products that enable companies to move their own products. They are committed to offering high-quality products, experience, and service to their customers.}