Thermoforming

Since 1974, Watauga Opportunities has been a leading force in custom thermoforming, medical and packaging industries.

Watauga Opportunities in Boone North Carolina works closely with your custom thermoforming sourcing, engineering and design professionals to manufacture and deliver your thermoformed products. We produce custom thermoformed medical trays, shipping trays, food trays and other custom plastic products.

What we can do for you

Flexibility
Prototyping to your design
Rapid turnaround
Wide range of thermoformed product

Manufacturing Capabilities

Custom Trays: art pallets, food trays, shipping trays, and medical trays, medical basin liners and vial trays.
Stock and Custom Blisters: various shapes and sizes of blisters and clamshells.
Custom Products: you need it? ... we make it in thermoformed plastics.

Our materials

HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
RPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate)
HDPE (High-density polyethylene)
Various experimental “green plastics".

With our on-site mold and die capabilities, we can manufacture a variety of customized products to meet the needs of you and your customer's.

"I must say, that the partnership we have enjoyed with your organization has been truly that, a partnership. In every way, we have felt that anytime we have needed to introduce a new product or improve an existing product which you produce for us, the reception and assistance has been spectacular."
~ Joseph Miller, COO - Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

"Our daughter Beth has had the opportunity to participate in a number of special needs workshops. Without question, she has enjoyed her experiences at Watauga Opportunities more than any other. While most of us do not look forward to returning to work on Monday mornings, she can't wait! Her enthusiasm is due entirely to the encouraging, supportive environment that is demonstrated by each staff member." ~ Michael & Cindy Haworth

"I continue to see wonderful relationships evolve and students receive guided attention toward their next steps in life. I firmly believe this program (Pre-ETS) is life changing in many aspects."
~ Kevin Huskins, Principal - Mountain Heritage High School

"Pre-ETS has given hope to my students that they will be able to find employment and be productive citizens."
~ Peggy Starnes, Exceptional Children Teacher - South Caldwell High School

"(Students) have been able to reflect on their post-secondary plans and make realistic goals. I hope that this partnership can continue to benefit our students and prepare them for life after high school."
~ Hannah Massey, Exceptional Children Teacher - Watauga High School

"The Pre-ETS program is a great asset to our school and students. Parents are also very happy that students have a way to explore job interests while in high school."
~ Donna Barnes, EC Teacher - South Caldwell High School

"The Pre-ETS program is a tremendous help to students. Our students are learning the skills they will use to become good employees."
~ Megan McKinney, EC Teacher - Mitchell High School

"Our daughter, Natalie, has participated at Watauga Opportunities for five years and during this time we have been delighted to see substantial improvements in her social and personal skills. The people at Watauga Opportunities are incredibly dedicated, professional, and loving."
~ Rashna & Craig Werner

"Watauga Opportunities and Chris have been a part of Come Back Shack's team for 25 years. Chris works hard, interacts with customers, and is extremely reliable. We know Chris will be a part of our lives forever."
~ Tony Mansoor et al. - Management Team/Come Back Shack

"Michael is always prompt, gives a full hour's work, is eager to learn, asks for additional responsibilities, and above all shares a smile with everyone. I frankly don't know who has benefited more from this relationship...Michael or our gang."
~ Carolyn Fogle - Manager/Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

"ASU has benefited greatly from its relationship with WOI. Their staff have been instrumental in helping identify qualified, motivated, and dedicated individuals - like Joe Eller - who are valued employees working in our Dining Services department."
~ Pat Weaver - Food Services, Appalachian State University