THE HLM SERIES

MATCHPLATE MOLDING MACHINES

Product Info
HLM Series

THE HLM SERIES

MATCHPLATE MOLDING MACHINES

Product Info
HLM Series

THE HLM SERIES

MATCHPLATE MOLDING MACHINES

Product Info
HLM Series

HUNTER FOUNDRY MACHINERY ACQUIRED BY SMG GROUP

Hunter Corp. AcquiredSMG Group announces the acquisition of Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation, the world leader in matchplate molding machines, mold handling equipment and sand casting technology for the global foundry market. The acquisition was finalized on July 24, 2024 at Hunter headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois (Chicago).

Manny Gandhi, CEO of SMG Group, expressed his thoughts about this strategic move for his firm, “Bringing Hunter into the SMG portfolio is a significant milestone and an exciting new venture for us. We are committed to maintaining the Hunter family legacy, while infusing essential capital for global growth and enhancing the existing Hunter management team with top-tier talent. Our goal is to provide ongoing world-class service to Hunter customers, supporting their growth and contributing to their success with the engineering expertise, quality equipment and foundry production talents that have made Hunter a leader in the industry for decades.”

Bill Hunter, the former Chairman of Hunter, notes, “This transition for Hunter will result in increased capabilities for the company, while maintaining our core strengths. Manny and his team will bring considerable value to the overall Hunter operation and we look forward to ongoing success from this decision. My son Doug will carry on the legacy traditions started by my dad, Al Hunter, who founded the company in 1964, with Doug bringing his 25 years of experience to the new team. Our current president, Peter Li, who headed up our Shanghai operation and has been a key component in this transition, will likewise remain in the Hunter family. We have been blessed with longtime employees who know the industry and our company’s ability to serve it. That gave me a very positive outlook in making this decision.” 

The new SMG Group management team along with the existing Hunter management team are 100% committed to providing value including delivery timelines which meet our client’s individual and business goals.

Hunter is a global force in the foundry business, with an installed base in nearly every industrialized country in the world. In addition to its machinery manufacturing location in Chicago, Hunter has a worldwide network of sales agents, application engineers and support service personnel.

The company was founded in 1964 by Al Hunter, who pioneered the automated matchplate molding machine concept and held dozens of patents in the industry. His son Bill, the former Chairman, who will remain in a consulting role during this transition, likewise developed numerous innovations in sand molding machine and mold handling equipment technology for the global foundry market. Bill’s son Doug and his two siblings will retain a minority equity interest at Hunter, going forward. Doug is well-known in the foundry business, having spent the last decade in manufacturing, sales and customer service. 

For further information on this announcement, interested parties may contact:

HUNTER FOUNDRY MACHINERY CORPORATION
2222 Hammond Drive
Schaumburg, Illinois 60196-1094
Email: info@hunterfoundry.com
Phone: 847-397-5110

ALL YOU NEED
IS HUNTER

A WEALTH OF INNOVATION, A WORLD OF SUPPORT

With nearly 1,800 molding machines and mold handling systems installed around the world, Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation’s sales and service operations extend from manufacturing sites in North America and China through offices in the U.S. and Shanghai to every corner of the globe. From preliminary requests for information and quotes, to the latest product solutions, to its field service and parts replacement staff, regardless of which machine they own, Hunter customers are assured of a wealth of innovation and a world of support.

INCREASE YOUR PROFITABILITY, PERFORMANCE, FLEXIBILITY, PRODUCTIVITY
& CASTING QUALITY WITH HUNTER FOUNDRY.

Our latest innovation in automated matchplate molding technology combines and integrates magnetically coupled rodless cylinders with linear bearings for improved movement of all components.

ENGINEERED TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS

THE HLM SERIES

MATCHPLATE MOLDING MACHINES

Hunter Foundry's proprietary HLM Series incorporates the industry's latest matchplate molding innovations and advancements to help foundries produce higher quality, near net-shape castings, in less time at a lower cost. Gain the benefits of the HLM by replacing your old Hunter.

KEY BENEFITS OF THE PATENTED HLM
  • Smoother Operation
  • Smoother, Quieter, More
    Energy-Efficient Operation.
  • Greater Stability
  • Greater Machine Stability
    and Improved Mold Quality.
  • Lower Maintenance
  • Lower Maintenance Requirements
    = Increased Productivity + Profitability.


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HLM Series Flyer

THE HUNTER ADVANTAGE

Hunter Foundry's global reputation for quality and reliability is based on the decades-long-lasting foundry machinery it builds. Since 1964, our products have been built on the fact that using our prescribed methods of maintenance and genuine Hunter replacement parts, your Hunter Foundry equipment will last for decades. That’s what we call THE HUNTER ADVANTAGE, and why more foundries use Hunter than any other matchplate molding and mold handling machinery in the world.

QUALITY &
RELIABILITY

GLOBAL HUNTER FOUNDRY LOCATIONS

THE HUNTER CONNECTION

American Made
AFS Member
Foundry Education

"INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP" ALSO MEANS "INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT."

Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation is honored to serve as an active member of the industry's leading associations, such as the American Foundry Society (AFS) and the Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF).

William Allan "Al" Hunter embodied the ingenuity and determination that brought progress and success to an entire industry.

As an industry pioneer, he built Hunter Foundry to be a world leader in molding and mold handling systems. You'll find more of our machines, in more places around the world, than any other brand.