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In its diamond anniversary year, Hi~Lite Manufacturing spinning machine or one of two dozen man-operated
continues to enhance its products and processes with spinning lathes, the new fixture comes to life.
top-ofvthe-line industry innovations, expanding LED
compatibility and crafting bold new designs. Hi-1.ite‘s success is founded on the synergy of classic
human ingenuity and modern machine efficiency
This pursuit of progress has kept Hi-Lite on the throughout production. Where in decades past, every
cutting edge of light fixture manufacturing, from the step was done by hand, people and technology are now
company's 1958 birth in a modest garage to its current coworkers in the tasks.
200,000-square-foot facility in sunny Chino, California.
The newly upgraded paint and finishing department is a
Any advancements Hi-Lite incorporates must be prime example of this industrial harmony. To maximize
consistent with its founding mission: to use the best efficiency and minimize cost, smaller orders and custom
fabrication techniques and materials for its American- pieces get the human touch, while massive state-of-the-art
made products. These fixtures’ luster and longevity foster machines handle large orders of a single item.
the customer confidence and inspiration that is crucial for
long-term success. When it comes to quality assurance, there is no substitute
for a trained eye. For this reason. Hi-I.ite’s fixtures are
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Today, Hi-Lite prepares easily-revisable threc- streamline the aforementioned processes and reduce lead
dimensional drawings in a fraction ofthe time, and then times to just two business days.
fabricatcs prototypes using a 3-D printer.
With over 175 locally-hired employees and an ever-
Once a prototype is approved. Hi-Lite kicks off its growing catalog of products. Hi-Lite Manufacturing isn’t
winning system of uniting experienced workers and slowing down. Steadfast dedication to American-made
technological enhancements, Artisan metalworkcrs quality and innovation has brought the company a long
first cut massive coils of raw material into templates for way from its humble beginnings, and the path ahead is
the shaping process. Then. using either an automated brighter than ever.
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