MGS Through the Years
Founded in 1982 by Mark G. Sellers, MGS continues to embody its founder’s entrepreneurial spirit as a leading global provider of optimized manufacturing solutions for high-precision plastics products, across multiple industries. Here’s a look at how MGS has risen to become the ideal manufacturing partner to meet your greatest challenges and make your programs successful.
2023
MGS Acquires Denmark Medical Toolmaker Winther Mould Technology
The acquisition of healthcare tooling manufacturer Winther Mould brings 56 years of experience in design for manufacturing, mold design and manufacturing, and testing and validation to MGS, solidifying its ability to deliver more large-scale, complex medical programs.
2023
MGS Breaks Ground on New Innovation Center
A new state-of-the-art Innovation Center on the company’s Germantown, Wisconsin campus is set to open at the end of 2024. The 120,000-square-foot expansion to its headquarters will give customers access to all aspects of early product development on a single campus.
2023
MGS Acquires Product Development Company Technolution
Technolution, a fast-growing product design consultancy within Pharma and MedTech, expands MGS offering into early stages of product development, cementing its position as a vertically integrated solutions provider from initial design ideation to final product delivery.
2023
Juarez, Mexico Becomes a State-of-the-Art Healthcare Manufacturing Facility
With the addition of advanced manufacturing technologies and healthcare-certified cleanrooms, this strategically located facility now delivers a vertically integrated end-to-end solution for Pharma, Diagnostic and MedTech companies across the USA-Mexico border.
2022
Large-Scale Expansion to Leixlip, Ireland Facility Begins
Increasing its ability to deliver high-volume, highly complex components for leading healthcare innovators, an additional 115,000 square feet of additional manufacturing capacity will be operational by year-end 2023.
2021
MGS Acquires European Toolmaker Formteknik
A leader in innovative tooling solutions with operations in Denmark, Sweden, and Germany, the addition of Formteknik strengthens MGS’ ability to serve as a single source of supply for global customers.
2018
“ONE MGS” BECOMES THE NEW BUSINESS MODEL
With expanded offerings surrounding New Product Development and pre-engineering, MGS provides customers with a single source for all of their integrated manufacturing needs – from design to delivery.
2017
FURTHER EXPANSION IN MEXICO
MGS acquires an additional existing injection molding facility located in Juarez, Mexico. The plant adds 500 additional employees to the MGS family and allows the company to continue its significant growth in the Mexican market.
2015
ANOTHER CLEANROOM, NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER
A second cleanroom is built, housing MGS Automation equipment and servo and hybrid injection molding machines. Plus, MGS opens a 100,000-square-foot distribution center in Oak Creek, Wisconsin to provide a central location for regional inventory management and shipping and receiving needs.
2014
SIXTH FACILITY OPENS, QUALITY LAB BUILT, MOLDING REBRANDED
MGS acquires the Hospira injection molding facility in Buffalo, NY, specializing in the production and assembly of medical components. A 5,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Quality Lab is built inside the Germantown molding facility. The names of all molding facilities are rebranded to MGS.
2012
30 YEARS, NEW MGS SAMPLING FACILITY
MGS celebrates 30 years in business with its largest sales year to date. CEO, Mark Sellers, is featured in “Milwaukee BizTimes” discussing his belief in fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in employees and the value of establishing and maintaining customer communications. MGS Sampling is officially launched.
2011
FIRST OVERSEAS FACILITY, LAUNCH OF MGS AUTOMATION
New location in Leixlip, Ireland becomes the fifth MGS production molding plant and the first outside of North America. Meanwhile, MGS Automation expands its scope and capabilities with a move to a dedicated facility in Germantown.
2010
NEW CLEANROOM, ANTIOCH NAME CHANGE
Building a 7,000-square-foot cleanroom for additional molding and assembly capacity enables MGS to serve the growing medical healthcare markets. The name of the All West Plastics facility is changed to MGS Mfg. Group – Antioch.
2008
EXPANDING TO MEXICO
Acquiring an existing injection molding facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, MGS increases the facility’s molding capacity by adding 770-ton injection molding machines, multishot technologies and continuous shuttle blow mold capabilities. TecStar de Mexico serves the automotive, electronics and consumer markets.
2006
INVESTMENT IN THE HEALTHCARE MARKET
Acquiring All West Plastics in Antioch, Illinois allows MGS to serve the needs of the Northern Illinois “medical corridor,” providing cleanroom injection molding and value-added services. MGS invigorates the Antioch plant with additional injection molding machines and multishot manufacturing technologies.
2002
20TH ANNIVERSARY AND EXPANSION
The new addition more than doubles the current facility size to over 180,000 square feet and increases production capacity, providing the ability to better streamline material and inventory control. The company celebrates its historic anniversary.
2000
CONTINUED GROWTH
A second production molding facility in Libertyville, Illinois provides increased manufacturing capabilities, including blow molding. The 30,000-square-foot facility also houses single and multishot injection presses along with assemblies and secondary operations.
1999
MULTISHOT MANIA
Universal Multishot Systems™ begins operations, servicing the multiple material manufacturing equipment needs of the MGS molding facility. Based on increasing customer demand for portable injection units, UMS quickly grows to occupy its own dedicated facility.
1997
THE TOTAL MANUFACTURING SOLUTION
New 80,000-square-foot structure houses plastic manufacturing operations and additional mold building capabilities. TecStar establishes itself as a full-service manufacturing company – offering a complete range of engineering and production resources.
1996
EXPANSION TO GERMANTOWN CORPORATE HQ
A new 65,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility is built to provide engineering, mold and part design, tooling, project management and plastics processing. The MGS Tech Center becomes the corporate headquarters and houses personnel and resources to support administrative needs.
1994
FOCUS ON ADVANCED SERVICES
Meeting specialized manufacturing and development services demands, Statistical Plastics Corporation (SPC) invests in injection presses to provide developmental testing, molding and inspection services. Programmers are added for specialized CAD capabilities.
1992
ADDITION OF SPECIALIZED DIVISIONS
MGS celebrates ten years in business and incorporates two new divisions that provide specialized services to meet the needs of customers: Prototypes, Molds & Design (PMD) and a mold polishing team.
1990
GROWTH CONTINUES
Within just two years, the company outgrows its space and a 12,000-square-foot addition is made to the existing facility to accommodate additional equipment and personnel – marking the beginning of a significant growth phase for MGS.
1988
TIME FOR A NEW FACILITY
Moving into a new 20,000-square-foot tooling facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, MGS adds a dedicated engineering and design team to provide customers with specialized solutions and design-for-manufacturability, consultation and mold design.
1982
MGS BEGINS
Mark Sellers starts his own business, Moldmakers Incorporated. Leading a small group of similarly dedicated and skilled toolmakers, he quickly establishes a reputation for providing customers with the timely delivery of the highest quality plastic injection molds.