Hills Inc., founded in 1971, stands as a leading innovator in the synthetic fiber industry, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced machinery for fiber extrusion. With a keen focus on multi-component fiber technologies, Hills plays a critical role in the enhancement of fiber and nonwoven production processes. The company’s portfolio includes a variety of machinery types such as multi-filament, mono-filament, staple, spunbond, melt blown, and solvent spinning equipment.
Located in West Melbourne, Florida, Hills Inc. operates on an extensive 8-acre campus featuring over 85,000 square feet of office and laboratory space. The facility houses a fully equipped CNC machine shop capable of producing high-precision parts and conducting assembly and fabrication with advanced engineering technology. As a prolific research entity, Hills collaborates closely with its customers, using its in-house lab to develop new fiber technologies and pilot machinery that support the production of various fiber types including UOY, POY, FOY, and others.
Hills is particularly proud of its advancements in multi-component fiber technology, which incorporates two or more polymers or additives into single fibers, offering significant benefits including high filament densities and flexible polymer distribution. This innovative approach has positioned Hills at the forefront of the rapidly growing multi-component fiber market, with over one hundred pilot and commercial machines successfully implemented across the globe.
As an international organization, Hills has established sales and service facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, including a representative office in Guangzhou, China. The diverse array of clients ranges from fiber producers and polymer suppliers to research institutions and universities, all benefiting from Hills’ commitment to excellence in product development, customization, and technology integration.
