Custom Injection Mold Maker
History of HYX MOLD Company
Founded in 1999, HYX MOLD Plastics, Inc. is a custom injection mold maker that produces quality plastics products for home and industry. Our Mission is to offer the highest level quality and service in our market. We accomplish this through sound strategic planning, competitive pricing, effective communication with suppliers, employees, and customers, and a total commitment to the shipment of first quality goods, on time.
Facility
67,000-square feet, brick building, 18′ ceilings, located on a 7 acre industrial site | |
Five raised docks, two ground level docks | |
Two miles west of Interstate 40 on a major thoroughfare | |
Easily accessible and centrally located in the Piedmont Triad area of NorthCarolina. Fifteen minutes from Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI.) |
In 2008, HYX MOLD acquired the assets of ST Mold and Design which had been building tools for Fortune 500 companies for more than 20 years. Fred Davis, the former owner, joined HYX MOLD at that time to bring expertise in mold design and maintenance for customers of HYX MOLD Plastics.
Currently, HYX MOLD repairs and maintains 400+ tools for more than 50 customers. Our equipment includes:
(1) 6 x 18 SUPER PRECISION surface grinder
(1) 6 x 12 surface grinder
(1) CNC vertical milling machine
(1) Bridgeport milling machine with Rotary-head attachment
(2) EDM machines with DRO and program-able depth control
(1) Hardinge precision tool-room lathe
(1) Miller micro-welder
(1) horizontal saw
(1) Rockwell tester
Gages and support equipment.
Quality Assurance
HYX MOLD’s Quality Assurance Department and Lab is dedicated to the manufacture and shipment of first quality goods only. This is accomplished through the application of policies and procedures as outlined in our comprehensive Quality Manual.
Founder & CEO
Steve has served the plastics industry for over 35 years. Prior to starting HYX MOLD Plastics, he worked at Rubbermaid for 12 years where he directed Engineering, Computer Systems Development, and Purchasing. He left Rubbermaid in 1987 to start HYX MOLD Plastics. Steve has a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MBA in Finance, both from Virginia Tech.
Out international team
Kirk Sparks
President
Kirk joined HYX MOLD Plastics in 2001 and became a full partner in 2002. Kirk has over 30 years experience in marketing products for the industrial marketplace. He spent nine years in management with General Electric working in several U.S. locations, as well as countries in Europe, the Far East and the Middle East. Kirk has helped manage three businesses through turnaround situations. He is a graduate of N.C. State with degrees in Business and Economics.
Todd Poteat
VP Manufacturing
Todd Poteat joined HYX MOLD Plastics in February 2012. Todd has been involved in the plastics industry for 24 plus years. Prior to joining HYX MOLD Plastics, he was Site Leader of an injection molding facility for a large consumer product manufacturer. Todd has proven management and technical expertise focused on continuous improvement and problem solving. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from NC State and an MBA from Western Carolina University.
Joe Vest
VP of Engineering and Logistics
Joe has been at HYX MOLD since 1998. He came to us from TYCO where he was Plant Manager for their A&E Products operation in Forest City, NC. Joe has excellent leadership and management skills, having served in the Army as an artillery officer. A graduate of West Point in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Joe’s leadership, innovation and technical skills are valuable assets at HYX MOLD Plastics.
Kate Bryant
Manager of Quality and Training
Kate joined HYX MOLD in June 2012, with over 34 years of plastic molding manufacturing experience. For the last seven years, she was the VP of Quality for Avgol Nonwovens. Trained as a Master Auditor by Procter and Gamble, Kate has excellent auditing, and quality management skills. Previously, Kate worked at Microfibres as a Product Development manager focused on innovative ideas for fabric applications in furniture. In 25 years at Burlington Industries, Kate served in a variety of roles including Senior Technical Manager, Asset manager, and Manager for all laboratories in the Klopman Division. At HYX MOLD, Kate’s focus is on leadership, quality, auditing, continuous improvement and problem-solving. Kate is a graduate of James Madison University with a dual major in Chemistry and Physics, and a minor in mathematics.
Jeff Larrimore
Controller
Jeff Larrimore joined the team at HYX MOLD Plastics in July 2014. Jeff has 36 years of manufacturing accounting experience working for both private and public companies. He has assisted family owned companies that have doubled and tripled in size during his tenure. His expertise includes setting up benefit and 401K plans as well as upgrading ERP systems to ensure efficient and profitable processes. He holds a BS in Accounting from the Kenan Flagler School of Business at UNC Chapel Hill.
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