Tariffs are dominating the conversation around reshoring, but for OEMs dealing in oversized parts, the real challenge goes far deeper. Tariffs may make offshore sourcing more expensive; however, without the domestic capabilities to support the increase in demand, all tariffs really accomplish is driving up costs. They won’t shorten lead times across oceans, and they certainly don’t replace the skilled labor pipeline this country has spent decades letting slip away. The problem with American manufacturing isn’t just trade policy. It's the lack of infrastructure.
Closing the Oversized Manufacturing Gap
The current tariff environment has exposed a harsh reality: relying on overseas suppliers for oversized parts leaves OEMs vulnerable to unpredictable costs, extended lead times, and supply chain disruptions. For too long, the U.S. lacked the facilities, forming equipment, and workforce to support large-scale heavy manufacturing. Imported weldments and long-format parts became the norm, not because they were better, but because few American shops were equipped to make them.
At HMMI, we’ve never relied on policy to shape our strategy. In fact, we have a history of proactively addressing the changing needs of our customers. Over the last decade, we’ve made strategic investments to bring oversized manufacturing back home with comprehensive in-house services. We focus on solving the real problems facing the industry today: America’s missing capacity to build big.
Our 100,000-square-foot facility is designed to handle the size and complexity that many shops can’t accommodate. Equipped with 20-ton overhead material handling capabilities, a custom four-seam welder, an 80,000-pound bed capacity CNC bridge mill, and large-scale finishing, we can fabricate and machine parts that previously had to be sourced offshore. American-sourced steel and aluminum feed a vertically integrated workflow, ensuring material-level traceability, quality control, and Buy American Act compliance.
Redefining Precision at Scale
Here at HMMI, parts and components are already rolling into our facility, and our team is in motion in building what will be North America’s largest, most advanced automated press brake. Before the end of the year, this 60-foot 10-axis forming system will change the meaning of American oversized fabrication with:
- True single-piece forming of long-formate components up to 60 feet long.
- Fewer weld seams that enable tighter tolerances and stronger, lighter assemblies.
- Fully automated handling that increases throughput, safety, and precision.
- Work windows that are measured in feet, not inches, and lead times that are measured in weeks, not shipping cycles.
- The solution to America’s missing infrastructure, making reshoring realistic for high-stakes, large-format production.
Durma Press - Durma Factory Vs 2.psd Replace image
Skip the Tariffs and Enjoy Extended Benefits
Between the rising and unpredictable tariff situation and heightened geopolitical unrest, the global supply chain is quickly becoming volatile and risky. HMMI’s proactive business model and in-house capabilities set the stage for seamless onshoring of even the largest components, providing valuable benefits for OEMs navigating their way stateside to avoid tariffs and supply chain volatility.
- Cost Predictability: By manufacturing domestically, OEMs avoid variable tariff expenses and international shipping surcharges that inflate budgets.
- Reduced Lead Times: With raw material storage, industry-leading oversized equipment, and comprehensive in-house services, parts move smoothly from the first cut to the finished components without weeks lost in transit or customs.
- Supply Chain Resilience: Eliminating dependency on distant suppliers mitigates risks from port delays, geopolitical shifts, or pandemic-related disruptions.
- Quality & Compliance Assurance: Local sourcing and skilled American welders ensure parts meet exacting standards, reducing costly rework and recalls and supporting Buy American policies.
- Workforce Stability: Through proven and unique recruitment and training practices, HMMI’s investment in employee and community development supports a reliable, skilled, and scalable workforce capable of handling complex, large-scale fabrication demands.
We’re Not Chasing Trends: We’re Leading the Charge
The manufacturing industry is buzzing with reshoring, onshoring, and tariff uncertainty. Domestic manufacturers are scrambling to scale their capabilities to meet the rising demands of spreading Buy American policies. At HMMI, we’re not chasing trends and playing catch-up; we’re leading the way and building the future of American manufacturing.
If you’re ready to bring large-scale production back where it belongs, we’re ready to build it. Contact us today to learn more.
