Westminster Tool Inc.
Westminster Tool Inc. invested in updating, replacing and expanding equipment to keep up with demand from its customers, who came under increased pressure last year to meet new needs related to the pandemic.
PLAINFIELD, Conn. Westminster Tool Inc. has invested in new technology to meet demand for high-precision molds from medical customers following a growth spurt that started a few years ago and accelerated during the pandemic.
The investment represents more than 10 percent of 2020 sales, according to company officials, who say machining capacity was doubled and automation added.
Founded in 1997, the mold maker is experiencing unprecedented growth from medical device manufacturers that need complex molds. The company helps injection molders with initial part design, simulations, mold sampling and part quality.
Mold maker Westminster adds capacity, technology for medical devices
Westminster Tool Inc.
Westminster Tool Inc. invested in updating, replacing and expanding equipment to keep up with demand from its customers, who came under increased pressure last year to meet new needs related to the pandemic.
Plainfield, Conn.-based Westminster Tool Inc. invested in new technology to meet demand for high-precision molds from medical customers following a growth spurt that started a few years ago and accelerated during the pandemic.
The investment represents more than 10 percent of 2020 sales, according to company officials, who say machining capacity was doubled and automation added.
2021 Rising Stars: Hillary Thomas
Vice President, Westminster Tool Inc.
Hillary Thomas earned her bachelor s degree in international business with concentrations in Spanish and marketing. She spent one semester abroad in Spain, where she held an internship and completed a product launch.
She joined Hanna Instruments in 2014 for an internal sales role in Woonsocket, R.I., then interim regional sales manager in Dallas and international sales consultant in Australia. She then worked in sales and marketing for Plainfield, Conn.-based Westminster Tool Inc. in 2017 before becoming vice president in 2018. For me personally, one of my greatest achievements was moving abroad alone in 2016. Even harder was doing so to manage an office which did not necessarily want me there, she said. This experience dramatically impacted my ability to succeed when returning to the family company. It taught me the importance of humility and taking the time to learn about a team s existing processes befo