Hirate America

What Hirate America does

Hirate America Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned regional equipment integrator and turn-key solutions provider for plastics manufacturers, established in Anaheim, California in 2007 by Shingo Hirate. The company distributes and integrates machinery from leading global OEMs — primarily LS Mtron (injection molding), Bekum (extrusion blow molding), and Nissei ASB (injection stretch blow molding) — alongside auxiliary equipment from Dri-Air, Motan, Thermal Care, NGR, Lindner, Sigmax, and others, totaling 22 documented partner relationships.

Its core offering is single-source turn-key production lines: from product design and mold sourcing through machinery selection, integration, installation, and ongoing technical support. The portfolio spans injection molding machines from 35 to 4,950 tons (hybrid, all-electric, and vertical series), all-electric extrusion blow molding machines, one-step injection stretch blow molding, and complete plastic recycling systems (shredders, wash lines, granulators, extruders, pelletizers). Notable proprietary features include Nissei ASB's patented Zero Cooling technology (up to 30% cycle time reduction), Bekum's HiPEx 36D extruder (20% energy savings), and integration via LS Mtron's CSI 4.0 smart peripheral control.

Hirate America operates a direct field sales model with a small specialized team (President, regional sales consultants covering the Northwest and Mexico, business development directors, and metal-parts advisors). The company serves enterprise and mid-market plastics manufacturers across California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, and northern Mexican border cities (Tijuana, Tecate, Mexicali) — a customer base that includes multiple top-100 US injection molders. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware resale of capital equipment plus professional services for consulting, integration, installation, and ongoing support; pricing is quote-based via free initial consultation. The company has cumulatively placed over $40 million of equipment since founding and continues active operations including 2021-2023 product launches in chillers and dryers.

Name

Hirate America

Legal name

Hirate America Inc.

Website

https://hirateinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hirate America is a regional turn-key equipment integrator for plastics manufacturers, distributing and integrating injection molding, blow molding, and recycling machinery from global OEMs (LS Mtron, Bekum, Nissei ASB) for enterprise and mid-market plastics producers across the western United States and northern Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastics Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK)

Keywords

• Injection molding machines
• Blow molding equipment
• Plastics manufacturing solutions
• Auxiliary process equipment
• Plastic recycling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Injection Molding Machines: Sale of LS Mtron injection molding machines including hybrid (LSG-H/HP), all-electric (LSG-E), and vertical (LSG-V) series ranging from 35 to 4,950 tons.
2. Blow Molding Machines: Sale of Bekum EBLOW series extrusion blow molding machines and Nissei ASB injection stretch blow molding machines.
3. Auxiliary Equipment: Sale of plastic process equipment including automation robots, dryers, blenders, conveyors, chillers, shredders, granulators, metal detectors, hot runner controllers, and molds.
4. Plastic Recycling Systems: Sale of complete turn-key recycling solutions including shredders, wash lines, granulators, extruders, filter systems, pelletizers, and gaylord blowing stations.
5. Turn-Key Solutions and Consulting: Complete turn-key application services including product design consultation, mold sourcing, machinery integration, installation, and technical support. They guide customers from concept to production.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hirate America sells and integrates plastics manufacturing equipment for injection molding, blow molding, and plastic recycling operations. The company resells machines from partner manufacturers (LS Mtron, Bekum, Nissei ASB) along with auxiliary equipment (dryers, chillers, automation, metal detection) and delivers them as turn-key production lines for plastics manufacturers in the western United States and Mexico.

Product overview

Hirate America provides turn-key plastics manufacturing solutions encompassing injection molding machines, blow molding machines, plastic process equipment (auxiliaries), and complete recycling systems. The core product portfolio centers on LS Mtron injection molding machines including the LSG-HP high-performance hydraulic (500-4950 tons), LSG-H servo hybrid (100-4950 tons), LSG-E all-electric (35-1430 tons), and LSG-V vertical (40-660 tons) series. For blow molding, they offer Bekum EBLOW all-electric extrusion blow molding machines and Nissei ASB one-step injection stretch blow molding machines. Auxiliary equipment includes Motan and Dri-Air dryers, Thermal Care chillers (portable and outdoor packaged), Sigmax vision protection, automation robotics (Sailor, MAC), metal detection, hot runner controllers, and molds. Recycling solutions include NGR turn-key systems with shredders, extruders, and pelletizers. The company integrates these products via LS Mtron's CSI 4.0 smart control system and provides full turn-key solutions from product design through machinery to installation and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LS Mtron Injection Molding Machines

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 50-70% compared to traditional hydraulic machines
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• LS MtroncoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary injection molding machine manufacturer partner providing LSG-HP (500-4,950 tons), LSG-H (100-4,950 tons), LSG-E (35-1,430 tons), and LSG-V (40-660 tons) series machines. LS Mtron is a Korean manufacturer known for servo-hybrid and all-electric injection molding technology with CSI 4.0 smart injection capabilities.
• BekumcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading blow molding machine manufacturer providing all-electric EBLOW series including EBLOW 508D, 808, and 1208 models. Features Bekum BC 8.0 control system and HiPEx 36D extruders with up to 20% energy savings. Bekum is a German manufacturer specializing in extrusion blow molding for packaging, pharma, and medical industries.
• Nissei ASBcoreTechnology or IntegrationInjection stretch blow molding (ISBM) specialist providing ASB-50MB one-step machines. Features patented Zero Cooling technology for up to 30% cycle time reduction. Handles PET, PP, HDPE, and bio-plastics. Ideal for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food container production.
• Dri-AircoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of portable desiccant dryers, loaders, and blenders for plastic resin drying and material handling. Products ensure moisture-free resin delivery to processing machines.
• MotancoreTechnology or IntegrationMaterial management specialist providing drying, crystallizing, conveying, and storage systems plus dosing and mixing equipment. Swift sCompact portable dryers with integrated conveying units are part of the product line. ISO 9001 certified manufacturer.
• Thermal CarecoreTechnology or IntegrationProcess cooling specialist providing portable chillers, central chillers (air-cooled, water-cooled, remote condenser), and Accuchiller KSE outdoor packaged chillers. ISO 9001 certified with products for over 50 industries. Features CONNEX4.0 remote monitoring technology.
• MAC AutomationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAutomation partner providing robotics and end-of-arm tooling for injection molding automation cells. Enables one operator to manage multiple machines.
• Sailor AutomationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAutomation partner providing robotics and material handling systems for plastics manufacturing. Helps enable automated production cells.
• NGR (Next Generation Recycling)coreTechnology or IntegrationRecycling technology specialist providing 'dump and run' shredder-feeder-extruder combinations for turn-key recycling systems. Allows conversion of production waste into high-quality reusable pellets.
• LindnersupportingTechnology or IntegrationShredding and granulating equipment manufacturer providing plastic shredders and granulators for recycling applications.
• AviansupportingTechnology or IntegrationShredding and granulating equipment manufacturer providing plastic processing equipment for size reduction applications.
• SesotecsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMetal detection and separation equipment manufacturer providing systems to prevent metal contamination in plastic production and recycling.
• PelletronsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMetal separation specialist providing equipment to remove metal contaminants from plastic pellets and materials.
• Sigmax Vision SystemssupportingTechnology or IntegrationVision mold protection systems provider detecting short shots or improper part ejections in milliseconds to prevent mold damage and costly repairs.
• GammafluxsupportingTechnology or IntegrationHot runner controller manufacturer providing temperature control systems for hot runner mold applications in injection molding.
• C-SertsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPermanent thread repair inserts manufacturer providing tool steel inserts for stripped thread repair. Features self-tapping, self-aligning design with lifetime warranty. Includes custom 29 lb mag drill for easy installation.
• Universal RobotssupportingTechnology or IntegrationCollaborative robot manufacturer whose products are integrated into plastics manufacturing automation solutions.
• SRS (Screw Repair Services)supportingTechnology or IntegrationScrews and barrels specialist providing replacement and repair services for injection molding equipment.
• Santa Fe MachinesupportingTechnology or IntegrationScrews and barrels manufacturer providing precision-machined components for injection molding machines.
• FIPAsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAutomation equipment provider for plastics manufacturing including drop separators, sprue pickers, and part handling systems.
• ESMsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAutomation specialist providing equipment solutions for plastics manufacturing processes.
• Abiman Engineering/Yudo SunssupportingTechnology or IntegrationHot runner system manufacturer providing thermal control solutions for injection molding applications.
• AlpssupportingTechnology or IntegrationLeak testing equipment manufacturer providing quality control solutions for blow molding and injection molding applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plastics Machinery Group: US-based plastics equipment distributor and integrator supplying new and rebuilt injection molding and blow molding machines plus auxiliaries. Closely mirrors Hirate America's model of bundling machines, auxiliaries, and turn-key integration for plastics manufacturers.
• Absolute Machinery: Distributor and broker of used and rebuilt plastics machinery including injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion equipment with auxiliary integration services. Same equipment-integrator profile as Hirate, with overlapping customer base of US plastics manufacturers.
• Maruka USA: US subsidiary of a Japanese industrial machinery distributor supplying injection molding, blow molding, and auxiliary equipment to manufacturers. Comparable Japanese-origin distributor model with turn-key integration capabilities and similar customer profile.
• R&B Plastics Machinery: North American distributor of new and used plastics processing equipment including injection and blow molding machines plus auxiliary support. Overlaps with Hirate in serving US plastics manufacturers with integrated equipment solutions.
• Stopol Inc: US plastics machinery distributor offering new and rebuilt injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion equipment with auxiliary integration. Directly comparable distributor/integrator business model targeting plastics processors.

Broad incumbents

• Boy Machines Inc: Manufacturer and direct seller of small-tonnage injection molding machines serving plastics manufacturers in North America. Overlaps with Hirate's LSG-E and LSG-V product range and competes for similar customer applications, but sells directly rather than as a distributor/integrator.
• Haitian International: World's largest manufacturer of injection molding machines with strong direct sales presence in North America. Represents the largest competitive threat to Hirate's LS Mtron partnership by offering comparable tonnage ranges directly to end customers.
• KraussMaffei: Global manufacturer of injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding machinery with direct North American sales. Operates across the same plastics processing categories Hirate addresses, with broader portfolio and larger installed base.
• ENGEL Holding: Austrian manufacturer of injection molding machines with strong North American direct sales and service network. Directly competes with Hirate's LS Mtron offering and serves the same top 100 US molder customer set.

Others

• NGR (Next Generation Recycling): Austrian manufacturer of plastic recycling equipment whose turn-key shredder-feeder-extruder systems are integrated into Hirate's recycling solutions offering. Functions as both a supply partner and adjacent competitive channel for recycling equipment sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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