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Industry
Automotive Parts Manufacturing
Challenge
Hilite International, Inc., a leading automotive components manufacturer, needed to build a cleanroom for a new production process under a tight 10-week schedule. With limited space inside an active facility and strict budget constraints, construction couldn’t interfere with ongoing operations. To control costs, Hilite chose to manage its own trade work while Encompass designed and coordinated a solution that met all cleanliness and performance requirements on time and within budget.
Results
Encompass delivered a fully functional ISO 9 cleanroom on time and within budget.The 1,800-square-foot space achieved the required cleanliness standards and integrated seamlessly into Hilite’s existing operations — all without impacting surrounding production.
About Hilite International, Inc.
Hilite International, Inc., based in Whitehall, is a global manufacturer of precision-engineered automotive components specializing in powertrain and fluid control systems. The company is committed to innovation, efficiency, and meeting the highest quality standards in every product it delivers.
The Challenge
Hilite’s new automotive part required manufacturing under cleanroom conditions — a first for this particular production process.
Key constraints included:
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Limited available space inside an active facility
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A short 10-week turnaround from kickoff to completion
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Strict budget parameters, with Hilite overseeing trade coordination
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The need to maintain all other manufacturing operations during construction
The project demanded a creative, cost-efficient, and fast-moving approach to design and installation.
The Solution
Encompass Cleanrooms partnered closely with Hilite to deliver a high-performance, budget-conscious cleanroom solution that met every technical and operational requirement.
Key steps included:
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Collaborative coordination with Hilite’s HVAC and electrical contractors to align all systems and ensure smooth integration.
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Optimized layout design to maximize use of the limited footprint without affecting neighboring production areas.
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Phased construction sequencing to minimize downtime and allow the customer to continue managing other projects in parallel.
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Open communication and regular site coordination meetings to maintain schedule alignment and on-time delivery.
The Results
The completed cleanroom achieved:
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ISO 9 certification with 6 air changes per hour
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On-time completion within 10 weeks
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No disruption to nearby manufacturing areas
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Budget compliance through customer-managed trade work
Hilite International now operates a functional, efficient, and compliant cleanroom that supports their new product line — a successful example of how collaboration and smart planning can deliver exceptional results under tight constraints.
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