Forum Contract Manufacturing

What Forum Contract Manufacturing does

Forum Contract Manufacturing (DBA of Forum Plastics LLC) is a U.S. precision contract manufacturer founded in 1992 and headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut, operating from a purpose-built facility that the company moved into in December 2025. The company provides injection molding, micro molding, insert and over-molding, ISO Class 7 cleanroom assembly, pad printing and laser marking, mold design and fabrication, and quality/metrology services including CT scanning inspection. It serves medical device OEMs (primary), industrial manufacturers, and military/aerospace/defense customers under ITAR compliance, with certifications including ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14001:2015, FDA registration, and ISO Class 7 cleanroom status. Production capacity includes 46 injection molding presses (11-200 tons) running 24 hours a day, 5-6 days per week, with cleanroom assembly output of 100,000-200,000 parts per month.

Forum monetizes through project-based quoting across its manufacturing service lines, with multi-year contract cadences and a tooling finance program that funds 60-80% of mold costs over up to five-year terms. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales led by a Director of Sales and Marketing and supported by a VP of Business Development, combined with active participation in medical device trade shows (MD&M West, BIOMEDevice Boston, MPP West/East, MPO Summit, MD&M Minneapolis). Distribution is direct-to-OEM, with no third-party channel or platform layer. Forum has been owned since 2016 by private equity firm Squadron Capital, which has funded equipment additions, certifications, and the new facility build-out. Customer engagement is further supported by content marketing through the company blog and LinkedIn, a tool transfer onboarding program, and a startup partnership service for early-stage device developers.

Name

Forum Contract Manufacturing

Legal name

Forum Plastics LLC

Website

https://forumcm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Forum Contract Manufacturing is a Connecticut-based precision contract manufacturer offering injection molding, micro molding, and ISO Class 7 cleanroom assembly for medical device OEMs, industrial manufacturers, and ITAR-compliant military/defense customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sand/Foundry & Mold 3D Printers (Sand Binder Jetting, Tooling Systems) (IMAAAAAE)

Keywords

• Contract injection molding
• Medical device manufacturing
• Cleanroom assembly services
• Micro molding services
• Precision plastic manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Injection Molding Services: Precision injection molding services including standard injection molding, micro molding, insert molding, and overmolding. Operating 46 injection molding presses from 11 to 200 tons, running 24 hours a day, 5-6 days per week.
2. Cleanroom Assembly: ISO Class 7 certified cleanroom assembly services for medical devices including manual and semi-automated assembly, ultrasonic welding, heat staking, adhesive processes, and final packaging. Production capacity of 100,000-200,000 parts per month.
3. Secondary Operations: Pad printing, laser marking, machining, quality and metrology services, and mold design/fabrication as value-added services to complement core molding capabilities.
4. Tooling Finance Program: Financing program offering 60-80% of tooling cost financing with up to 5-year terms to help customers manage upfront capital costs. No pre-payment penalties for early payoff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Forum Contract Manufacturing is a full-service contract manufacturer offering precision injection molding, micro molding, insert/over molding, ISO Class 7 cleanroom assembly, mold design and fabrication, pad printing and laser marking, quality/metrology, and quick turn prototyping. The company operates 46+ injection molding presses (11-200 tons) running 24 hours per day, 5-6 days per week, producing 100,000-200,000 parts per month in cleanroom assembly. Services are delivered to medical device OEMs, industrial manufacturers, and military/defense contractors from a state-of-the-art Watertown, CT facility.

Product overview

Forum Contract Manufacturing is a full-service contract manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision manufacturing services. The core offerings include injection molding (standard, micro, insert, and over-molding), cleanroom assembly (ISO Class 7), pad printing & laser marking, and mold design & fabrication. These are supported by value-add services including quick turn prototyping, quality and metrology (with CT scanning), engineering and project management, and a tooling finance program. The company serves three primary markets: medical (FDA registered, ISO 13485 certified), industrial, and military/defense (ITAR compliant). Production capacity includes 46+ injection molding presses (11-200 tons) producing 100,000-200,000 parts monthly, supported by an in-house tool room and metrology lab.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cleanroom Assembly Full suite of assembly services performed in ISO Class 7 certified cleanroom, producing 100,000-200,000 parts per month. Includes manual and semi-automated assembly, mechanical assembly, ultrasonic welding, heat staking, adhesive processes, and final packaging. Built for medical device OEMs requiring FDA-registered, ISO 13485 compliant cleanroom assembly.
• Injection Molding Full-service precision injection molding with 46+ presses ranging from 11 to 200 tons, operating 24 hours per day, 5-6 days per week. Specializes in micro molding, insert molding, and over-molding for medical, industrial, and military/defense markets with scientific molding processes for IQ/OQ/PQ validation.
• Insert and Over Molding Insert molding and over-molding services for combining multiple materials and components. Expertise in complex geometries and technically challenging applications across medical, industrial, and defense programs.
• Micro Molding Precision micro molding for components as small as .005 in3 (.08 cm3) with tolerances held to plus or minus .0015 inches and tighter. Utilizes dedicated micro molding machines including BOY XS 11 ton and Arburg 270A 38 ton for miniaturized medical, industrial, and electronic components.
• Quality and Metrology Comprehensive inspection and documentation services including first article inspection (FAI), capability studies, MSA, GR&R studies, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, and PPAP documentation. Features RX Solutions DeskTom CT scanning with 10 micron accuracy and 4 micron resolution, plus Keyence IM-7000, LM-1100, and Micro Vu Vertex 342 optical measuring systems.
• Quick Turn Prototyping Rapid prototyping services enabling prototypes to production in days rather than months. Leverages 3D printing (Raise Pro2, ProJet Multi Jet Printer 3600), AddiFab Free Form Injection Molding, and other technologies for accelerated time to market.
• Machining Precision machining services including EDM (Charmilles Roboform 350 CNC), high-speed milling (Mikron HSM 500 MoldMaster), and Mastercam CAD/CAM programming for mold and die fabrication used to support in-house tool room operations.
• Pad Printing and Laser Marking Multi-color, sequential, and laser markings on all geometries of parts. Features 18 offset pad printing machines for 3D surfaces and 3-Axis UV laser marking for superior quality and flexibility as secondary operations on molded parts.
• Mold Design and Fabrication Full-service tool room with in-house mold design, construction, and fabrication capabilities. Includes KISSsoft gear design software interfacing with SOLIDWORKS for precision gear tooling, EDM, and high-speed milling.
• Partnering with Startups Technical and strategic support for startup companies from early-stage prototype volumes through full-scale commercialization, including concept planning and design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Engineering and Project Management Project support from concept planning through mold construction to final parts approval. Includes program planning, DFM reviews, mold design coordination, and validation support for medical device and industrial customers.
• Tooling Finance Program Financing program that finances 60-80% of tooling costs with up to 5-year terms and no pre-payment penalties, designed to reduce upfront cost burden for customers investing in new tooling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92.3% on-time delivery rate achieved in 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Emmett O'Brien Technical High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership formed in 2019 for job shadowing program offering precision machining students insight into manufacturing operations. Evolved into active internship program where select students are hired into specific positions upon completing training program covering quality control, metrology, shop floor operations, maintenance, tool room, and engineering.
• Manufacturing Alliance Services Corporation (MASC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMASC Plastics Training Program partner - collaborated with other plastics industry leaders to develop 7-week 'Introduction to Plastics' curriculum at local trade school. Ten Forum employees graduated from first-ever program in support of trade-based educational programs and local labor skills development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tessy Plastics: Tessy Plastics is a contract injection molder serving medical, industrial, and consumer markets with molding, assembly, and tooling capabilities. Comparable to Forum in mid-sized contract manufacturing footprint and regulated industry focus.
• Medical Murray: Medical Murray is a medical device contract manufacturer offering injection molding, extrusion, and assembly of components and finished devices. Comparable mid-sized competitor to Forum serving medical device OEMs with similar regulatory and capability requirements.
• Spectrum Plastics Group: Spectrum Plastics Group is a specialty contract manufacturer of medical plastics and packaging with injection molding, extrusion, and cleanroom capabilities. Highly comparable to Forum in serving medical device OEMs with ISO 13485 certified manufacturing, though larger in scale.
• Mack Molding: Mack Molding is a vertically integrated contract manufacturer offering injection molding, mold building, and assembly across medical, industrial, and consumer markets. Closely comparable to Forum in serving regulated medical customers with full-service capabilities from tooling through assembly.

Broad incumbents

• Integer Holdings: Integer Holdings is a large medical device CDMO offering components and finished devices including injection molded parts, assemblies, and supply chain services. A broader incumbent in the medical contract manufacturing space where Forum competes for similar OEM programs.
• Tecomet: Tecomet is a medical device and aerospace contract manufacturer offering precision machining, molding, and assembly. Comparable to Forum in serving regulated medical and defense customers with high-precision manufacturing, though focused more on metal components.
• Confluent Medical: Confluent Medical is a medical device contract manufacturer specializing in nitinol, polymer, and metal components for cardiovascular, neurovascular, and other medical applications. Comparable to Forum in serving minimally invasive device OEMs with specialty manufacturing capabilities.
• Phillips-Medisize: Phillips-Medisize (a Molex subsidiary) is a large global medical device CDMO offering injection molding, drug delivery devices, and finished device assembly. Operates at much greater scale than Forum but serves overlapping medical OEM customers with similar injection molding and cleanroom capabilities.
• Vesta Healthcare Manufacturing: Vesta (formerly MedPlast) is a large medical device contract manufacturer offering injection molding, assembly, and packaging services globally. Comparable to Forum's medical market focus but operates at significantly larger scale with broader service offerings.

Emerging players

• Micro Mold Company: Micro Mold Company is a specialist micro injection molder focused on precision micro and miniature plastic components for medical, electronics, and industrial applications. Directly overlaps with Forum's micro molding niche for miniaturized medical devices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forum-plastics-llc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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