--- title: "BIG Things Are Happening at Horizontal Machining and Manufacturing Inc.: The Fastest Growing Large Contract Manufacturer in the USA" description: HMMI, a leading large contract manufacturer, is expanding their already massive production capabilities in anticipation of the expanding market trends. image: https://www.hmmi-huron.com/hubfs/Tandem%20Durma%20CNC%20Hydraulic%20Press%20Brake%20.jpg --- September 20, 2024 # BIG Things Are Happening at Horizontal Machining and Manufacturing Inc.: The Fastest Growing Large Contract Manufacturer in the USA ![](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tandem%20Durma%20CNC%20Hydraulic%20Press%20Brake%20.jpg?width=750&name=Tandem%20Durma%20CNC%20Hydraulic%20Press%20Brake%20.jpg) For over 25 years, Horizontal Machining and Manufacturing Inc. (HMMI) has been dedicated to proactively anticipating our clients’ ever-growing needs by maintaining a close eye on market trends. As heavy weldments grew ever larger, we designed and developed [innovative solutions](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/specialties) for oversized fabrication requirements. ## A Large Contract Manufacturer Dedicated to Continuous Advancements   In order to meet the growing trends in boom manufacturing, we searched for creative and innovative ways to ensure continuous improvement within our large contract manufacturing capabilities. As we searched for larger equipment, bigger capabilities, and advanced technologies, we came to understand that there wasn’t anything like what we wanted on the market. We had to leverage our extensive knowledge to design the ideal equipment to reach the massive sizes we knew would soon dominate the market. ## Oversized Fabrication Made Easier with HMMI Large projects need larger solutions and when our clients' weldments continued to grow in size and weight, HMMI invested in bigger solutions. Today we are known as the go-to machine shop for oversized components and [large fabrication projects](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/services/fabrication) due to our custom-made, state-of-the-art equipment designed to handle extreme sizes. ### Four-Seam Boom Welder Currently the star at HMMI, our custom-built Four Seam Boom Welder boasts an impressive 40” x 32” x 40’ work window allowing us to create long booms straight and true without distortion.  ### 5-Axis Okuma Machining Center Our Okuma machining center is a pride and joy at HMMI, featuring state-of-the-art automated processes capable of handling components up to 21’ x 13’ x 7’ in size and weighing as much as 80,000 pounds. This innovative machine produces precision results both horizontally and vertically in a single step, saving time and money. ### 40 Foot Plasma Cutting Capable of precision cutting in materials up to 6 inches thick, our monster of a plasma cutter features a massive 40-foot bed and uses advanced plasma cutting technology for rapid results exactly to specifications.  ### Oversized Finishing Capabilities  Rounding out our large contract manufacturing capabilities and ensuring long-term visual appeal and protection from corrosion, our expansive facility houses spacious painting facilities for oversized requirements up to 50 feet long.  ## The CapEx: For When BIG Isn’t Big Enough Coming soon, HMMI will be capable of creating massive components up to 60 feet long utilizing the one-of-a-kind technology of the Tandem Durma CNC Hydraulic Press Brake CapEx. This massive machine will provide precision results utilizing advanced 10-axis CNC capabilities and boasts an impressive forming throat depth of nearly 5 feet and a stroke depth of 4 feet. Everyone at HMMI is anticipating the completion of this revolutionary CapEx within the coming year and we’re excited to share our growing capabilities. Capacity will fill up quickly, so request your quote today at [sales@hmmi-huron.com](mailto:sales@hmmi-huron.com). **Topics:** [ OEM ](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/blog/topic/oem), [ Manufacturing ](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/blog/topic/manufacturing), [ Lead Time ](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/blog/topic/lead-time), [ Facility Expansion ](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/blog/topic/facility-expansion), [ supermarkets ](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/blog/topic/supermarkets) ### Recommended Content ## [ Why Choosing a U.S.-Based Utility Pole Manufacturer Matters ](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/blog/why-choosing-a-u.s.-based-utility-pole-manufacturer-matters) Utility poles are foundational to America’s power grid, supporting everything from transmission lines to broadband expansion. Yet many utilities and i... 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Contact us today to discover how we’ll put The HMMI Advantage to work for you to create high-quality oversized components built to withstand industrial demands.  [ to get started!](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/contact-us) --- [![HM_logo_Red_White](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/hubfs/HM_logo_Red_White.png)](https://www.hmmi-huron.com) HMMI is North America’s leading oversized manufacturer specializing in industrial fabrication. --- - 640 ARIZONA AVE NW, HURON SD 57350 - [605.352.1057](tel:605.352.1057) - [605.352.3989](tel:605.352.3989) - [INFO@HMMI-HURON.COM](mailto:info@hmmi-huron.com) [![linkedin](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/hubfs/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/18255970) [Privacy Policy](https://www.hmmi-huron.com/privacy-policy) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "VideoObject", "contentUrl" : "https://2742462.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2742462/HM%20Horizontal%20Manufacturing.mp4", "dateModified" : "2024-09-20T14:45:52.016Z", "duration" : "PT58S", "height" : 1080, "name" : "HM Horizontal Manufacturing", "thumbnailUrl" : "https://2742462.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2742462/HM%20Horizontal%20Manufacturing.mp4/medium.jpg?t=1726843552016", "uploadDate" : "2024-09-20T14:45:52.010Z", "width" : 1920 } ```