About Highlands Diversified Services, Inc.

Highlands Diversified Services, Inc. is a privately-held, vertically-integrated contract manufacturing company specializing in metal stamping, secondary operations, powder painting and assembly serving the automotive, appliance, telecommunication, aerospace and office equipment market segments.

Located in London, Kentucky, we offer our customers the ability to service facilities located throughout the United States. Core competencies include metal stamping and fabrication, welding (both resistance and robotic), drilling, tapping, staking, powder coat painting, CNC machining, electro-mechanical assembly and warehousing/distribution. Our plant is approximately 83,000 square feet with an additional 100,000 square feet of warehouse space. Our presses range in size from 60 to 800 tons.

We run progressive dies with automatic feeding, as well as a variety of presses used for hand transfer work. We are ISO/TS 16949:2009 Certified and are committed to maintaining compliance within that framework. We pride ourselves on our customer service supported by our core values of building customer relationships, development of associates, safety and teamwork.

Mission Statement

HDS is a full-service manufacturer meeting the needs of a diverse customer base requiring metal stamping, welding, painting, and assembly. We provide quality in our services which build lasting relationships from concept to production by providing:

Growth opportunities for our associates.
Benefits to the communities in which we operate.
Products and services that create long-term relationships with our customers.
Profits to our shareholders.

Our Values

Customers Relationships

HDS associates focus on continuous improvement, as we:

Understand the markets in which our customers operate.
Offer solutions that help our customers excel in the marketplace.

Development of Associates

HDS recognizes that our most valuable assets are our people, as we:

Provide a positive work place focused on the training and development.
Share information, listen to concerns, and maintain mutual respect

Safety

HDS commits to providing a safe work environment for all associates by complying with all government regulation, as we:

Maintain equipment records to ensure safe operation.
Encourage all associates to report unsafe or hazardous conditions.
Take immediate action when unsafe or hazardous conditions are reported.
Establish training programs for safe work procedures.
Measure and reward safety milestones.

Teamwork

HDS believes that all associates working together as a team, focused on continuous improvement will succeed, as we:

Listen and encourage other team members.
Become part of the solution.
Recognize accomplishments of the team.