Being the welding equipment supplier for several of the world’s leading automotive OEMs is a big responsibility, but not an impossible one. Hirotec America (HA) is proof of that. Since 1988, the company has provided this equipment to GM, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Toyota and BMW.
For just as long, HA has relied on its K2 philosophy to meet this ongoing challenge. K2 requires a simultaneous focus on kaizen (continuous improvement) and kaikaku (revolutionary changes in technology and process). This philosophy has also led company management to recently mandate that HA operate as a 24/7 lights-out manufacturer by 2025.