Richard Freeman has been involved in Thermoforming for over 30 years, the last 27 with Freetech Plastics in Fremont California. His experience providing Pressure Formed products in the close tolerance, technically demanding, and highly competitive, environment of Silicon Valley has led to a number of innovations. It also gives him a unique perspective on Production, Quality, Marketing, and Design Issues.

Rich’s Articles, Company and Products have been featured in Plastics Engineering, Appliance Manufacturer, Innovation, Machine Design, Plastic News, Mechanical Engineering, and International Designer to name a few. He has spoken on many topics important to Designers and Thermoformers over the years. Rich has become a regular fixture on the SPE Thermoforming Conference programs both in the USA and in Europe as well as being featured on other SPE and Industrial Design forums.

Freetech Products have won numerous industry awards including the 1996 and 1999 Peoples Choice Awards the Thermoforming’ Industry’s Top Prize. Freetech has provided Pressure Formed parts for 7 ID Magazine award winners. Rich an IDSA member has served on the SPE Thermoforming Division’s Board of Directors since 1991 and was presented the Division’s “Outstanding Achievement Award” in 2001.
Freetech Plastics are Specialists in Pressure Forming and Twin Sheet Thermoforming.