About Thogus Products
About Thogus Products
Thogus was founded in 1950 under the name Master Mold and Die as a tool and die shop producing plastic injection molding tools, headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio, and serving major automotive customers including Packard (later Delphi), Ford, Chrysler, and GM. In 1958, the founder expanded the business into molding itself after recognizing that customers were struggling with capacity constraints, giving rise to the company known as Thogus today.
To avoid the cost of purchasing fittings to plumb its molding tools, Thogus developed a proprietary plastic tube and hose fitting line that the company still sells today. Through the 1980s, Thogus expanded its injection molding customer base well beyond automotive into instrumentation, medical devices, food and beverage, and consumer products.
As its original tool makers approached retirement and molding became the dominant revenue stream, Thogus made the strategic decision to stop internal tool building and focus fully on contract injection molding manufacturing. In 2019, the company further expanded its capabilities by acquiring Proto Plastics Inc. (PPI), based in Tipp City, Ohio, and ChatMRO indexes the Thogus catalog so buyers can search by molded part type or proprietary fitting series.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Thogus originally called and what did it make?
Thogus was originally called Master Mold and Die when it was founded in 1950 as a tool and die shop. It produced plastic injection molding tools for major automotive customers including Packard, Ford, Chrysler, and GM.
When did Thogus start molding plastic parts itself?
Thogus expanded into molding in 1958 after its founder recognized customers were struggling with capacity constraints. This expansion marked the transition from a tool-making shop into the injection molding company known as Thogus today.
What proprietary product line did Thogus develop?
Thogus developed a proprietary plastic tube and hose fitting line to avoid the cost of purchasing fittings to plumb its own molding tools. The company still manufactures and sells this fitting line today.
What industries does Thogus serve beyond automotive?
Through the 1980s, Thogus expanded its customer base into instrumentation, medical devices, food and beverage, and consumer products. This diversification reduced the company's reliance on the automotive sector alone.
Has Thogus made any recent acquisitions?
Yes, in 2019 Thogus acquired Proto Plastics Inc. (PPI), a plastic injection molding company based in Tipp City, Ohio. This acquisition expanded Thogus's overall manufacturing capabilities and capacity.