Hi-mark Ltd
Function
Hi-mark limited supply the automotive industry with injection moulded parts these fall into two main categories
What is plastic injection moulding?
Injection moulding is a manufacturing process where heated plastic is forced into a mould cavity under pressure. A mould cavity is essentially a negative of the part being produced. The cavity is filled with plastic, and the plastic changes phase to a solid, resulting in a positive. Typically injection pressures range from 5000 to 20,000 psi. Because of the high pressures involved, the mould must be clamped shut during injection and cooling. Clamping forces are measured in tons.
Mechanical items:
Gear change socket - Ford Focus
Polyurethane sleeves for springs ? mainly Nissan
Shock absorber bump cup ? landrover Freelander
More recently they have moved into
Trim items:
Load cover end plates for BOS
Window sun screen brackets and housing for jaguar
These are supplied directly to:
Ford incorporating jaguar
GM (general motors)
Chrysler
They have indirect links to the companies below through a company called BOS
Toyota
Volvo
Volkswagen
Saab
The Economic Contribution of hi-mark
Injection moulding Manufacture is considered to be in a secondary sector these are companies which manufacture an actual product from raw materials
Locally
? The workforce comes from the surrounding area (Wrexham)this is approximately 45 people at any one time
? Maintenance is carried out by an in house technician who calls on the manufacture to send a representative to give training where it is required
? Tooling is purchased as locally as po ...