Hi-Line Industries is an innovative business specialising in the design, manufacturing, supply, and installation of energy efficient compressed air purification equipment. Based in Burton-On-Trent, Hi-Line Industries is the only British-owned business within the industry, allowing it considerable advantages. The company has built a respectable reputation over two decades, spearheaded by Managing Director Steven Smith. Here, Steven tells us more. Bespoke Compressed Air Product Manufacturing MD of the Year 2024: Steven Smith Established in 2000, Hi-Line Industries is a company dedicated to the production of compressed air equipment whilst following energy-efficient practices. Hi-Line Industries is ISO9001-certified and is a member of the British Compressed Air Society, a UK trade association for compressed air related goods and services. The company deals with a broad spectrum of industries, including hospitality, manufacturing and engineering, breathing air, automotive and many more. Many businesses from all sectors use compressed air in their practices, putting Hi-Line Industries in an incredibly advantageous position. The company offers a variety of products, such as desiccant and refrigerant air dryers, filter housings, nitrogen and oxygen separators and condensate systems, and compressed air system accessories. Hi-Line Industries offers customers both a standard and bespoke range of products to ensure that the client’s needs are completely met. “All of our products are designed with energy efficiency in mind, offering our customers the lowest possible running costs,” Steven tells us. Hi-Line Industries is the only manufacturer of such products in the UK and are the only British-owned company within the industry, as well as being a part of the Made In Britain Campaign. “As the UK is our home, we have invested in millions of pounds worth of stock. We can supply on a next day basis, which is something our competitors can’t do,” Steve says. Not only is Hi-Line Industries the best choice for high quality products, but it is also often much more convenient than similar companies in the industry. Steven has been with Hi-Line Industries since the company’s establishment, although he worked as Marketing Director until 2022. Following the previous Managing Director’s retirement, Steven seamlessly took on the role and has consistently driven Hi-Line Industries to greatness ever since. “During the last 12 months, I have guided the company through difficult trading times and added an additional £1.5 million to our business. This is a 17% growth, year-on-year with like-for-like sales,” Steven says. The statistics are a testament to the incredible work Steven has completed in the time following his appointment as Managing Director. Additionally, Steven has worked to streamline the company’s technical department with the implementation of new tablets and service planning amongst the service technicians, as well as introducing a new accounting package to Hi-Line Industries. It is evident that Steven aims to enact positive changes within the company and is incredibly serious about performance improvement. Successful leadership involves the ability to empower and encourage your team to perform at their highest standard. Research from Zippia states that 80% of employees would work harder if they felt better appreciated, and 37% of employees reported that recognition is the most important thing that their manager can do to motivate them. Ensuring that your employees feel valued and trusted in their role is statistically imperative to the quality of work produced by your team. Speaking on his team, Steven tells us, “Our customer service is legendary; we have created an internal sales team that is second to none and follows through, from order placement to product delivery.” The appreciation and recognition that Steven shows his team is undoubtedly a driving force behind the impeccable work produced at Hi-Line Industries. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at Hi-Line Industries worked tirelessly, around the clock to deliver vital products. The company produced and supplied all the oxygen and nitrogen generators for the NHS Nightingale Hospitals, which were swifty constructed to combat the surge in COVID-19 cases that had threatened to overwhelm the NHS. Hi-Line Industries played a pivotal part in supporting the NHS through such unprecedented times. Ultimately, the team at Hi-Line Industries works diligently to provide compressed air solutions to its clients and was instrumental to the continuation of critical care across the country. As for the future, the company looks to expand upon its production facility in Burton-upon-Trent by adding a new building extension, to keep up with the increasing volume of orders. With such an innovative leader as Steven steering the company, we expect that the next year of operations will be fruitful for Hi-Line Industries. Contact: Steven Smith Company: Hi-Line Industries Limited Web Address: https://www.hilineindustries.com/
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