about us
We have Our personal touch in this -
every day…
HMI is a privately held Company. It is Co-Owner ran by Brian & Tony Hartlage. The Family Business was purchased by the 2 brothers in January of 2007. Their “Full Attention” is at your fingertips. We are just a phone call, or email, away. The business has been around for more than 29 yrs and we are committed, more than ever, to continue our ventures. It is pride and commitment that is here everyday. Our highly skilled work force completely finishes the full circle with their close attention to all aspects throughout “every” work day.
More Detail:
1978 - 1990
Hartlage Mold and Tool Incorporated was started by Floyd and Shirley
Hartlage in 1978. From 1978 to 1990, Floyd and Shirley’s hard work and
dedication made it possible to expand the company to ten employees.
1991
The first injection molding press was purchased to allow sample
parts to be made to verify molds manufactured by HMT.
1992
A second press is purchased. Floyd and Shirley started the Hartlage
Manufacturing Incorporated company, to focus on the manufacturing of
plastic parts to compliment their knowledge of mold design and building.
1993
HMI moved to a new location at 2 Quality Place, Buckner KY. Floyd
and Shirley made the decision to add four more presses.
1994-1995
Three more presses are added with the first larger ( 220 tons )
tonnage press is purchased. This step proved to be a major milestone for
the company.
1996
A 300 and 440 ton press was added to the manufacturing capacity. The
total impact from this addition has not totally been realized as yet.
1997
The facility has grown over the past few years, and has reached a
total of 27,000 square feet. Assembly operations has been expanded to
include pad printing and sonic welding capabilities. The Hartlage Mold
and Tool business has engineering and design capabilities as well as
state of the art machining. A sales representative group is hired and
focused of product diversification.
1999
Another 400 ton press has been purchased and we are looking at
insert molding. The insert molding has landed and we purchased a
Vertical, 85 ton Auto-Jector - Rotary Press.
2000
The insert molding has been strong and another Press has been
purchased. The new machine is a Vertical 80 ton Engel – Rotary Press.
2001- 2006
All aspects of the Industry have changed and we stayed focused to
show that we are one of the Companies that are here to stay. Very Lean
Manufacturing was implemented into every square foot of our Facility and
Business has been better than ever with our Customers.
2007
We are excited to say the least – More to come….
