Structural Foam Molding Services | Lightweight Large Parts

Paul Dathe founded Evōk Polymers with a singular vision: to deliver the highest quality injection molded components at the lowest possible price through proprietary technology, deep industry expertise, and exceptional customer service. With over 25 years of experience in engineering, product design, and injection molding problem-solving, Paul brings unmatched expertise to every structural foam project. He holds four U.S. utility patents and is a Six Sigma black belt, applying rigorous process optimization to large-part manufacturing. Prior to founding EVOK, Paul led new product development at Caliber Products, where he grew sales 540% and expanded the customer base from 25 to 144 companies with 100% retention. His hands-on experience spans tooling design, mold flow analysis, tolerance studies, prototype fabrication, and qualification testing. Paul's technical background includes senior roles at Entegris (managing a $40 million product line) and design engineering positions at Rollerblade, General Mills, and Boston Scientific. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Design from Bemidji State University with emphasis in rapid prototyping and 3D modeling, and remains active in the Institute of Packaging Professionals and Allied Executives Business Leadership Peer group.

Shawn Monitor has been an essential creative force on some of the most technically advanced molding projects over the past two decades, with particular expertise in structural foam and large-format component design. He excels at communicating evolving design concepts through complex mechanical and visual prototypes in various materials, ensuring structural foam parts can be validated before expensive tooling commitments. Shawn creates photorealistic renderings using Otoy OctaneRender® and develops technical layouts and diagrams with Adobe Creative Cloud. His involvement in pre-molding design reviews has significantly reduced risk on large-scale projects by identifying potential issues with cellular core formation, surface finish, and structural integrity early in development. Shawn's ability to build prototypes that accurately represent final structural foam properties allows clients to make confident decisions about wall thickness, rib design, and overall part geometry. He holds several patents and has conducted research across diverse applications from consumer products to biotech and medical facilities. His technical curiosity and attention to detail make him invaluable for problem-solving challenges unique to structural foam molding, such as optimizing foam density gradients and minimizing sink marks on large surfaces.

Dr. Daniel Hoyt brings strategic vision and collaborative leadership to EVOK's structural foam molding initiatives. His expertise in system and process design, combined with his ability to cultivate strategic partnerships, enables manufacturers to reimagine what's possible with large-format plastic components. Daniel is passionate about building Lean Partnership-Based Organizations that empower businesses to compete through innovation. At EVOK, he leads initiatives that challenge traditional approaches to large-part manufacturing—from initial concept through production—by fostering continuous improvement and genuine partnership. His vision extends beyond simply delivering structural foam parts; he aims to create a community centered on mutual benefit, knowledge sharing, and sustainable growth. Daniel's proficiency as a facilitator, public speaker, and coach makes him an effective bridge between engineering teams and business stakeholders. He helps clients understand how structural foam molding technology can solve their specific challenges—whether reducing part weight for fuel efficiency, consolidating assemblies to cut costs, or achieving dimensions impossible with standard injection molding. Under Daniel's guidance, EVOK doesn't just manufacture parts; we establish long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and shared success in transforming large-part design and production.