Hi-Lite Mfg. Co., Inc.

Now entering its sixth decade in business, Hi-Lite Manufacturing continues to enhance its products and processes with top-of-the-line industry innovations, expanding LED compatibility and crafting bold new RLM lighting designs. This pursuit of progress has kept Hi-Lite on the cutting edge of light fixture manufacturing, from the company’s 1958 birth in a modest garage to its current 200,000-square-foot facility in sunny Chino, California. Hi-Lite’s success is founded on the synergy of classic human ingenuity and modern machine efficiency throughout production, from prototyping to finishing to shipping. Where in decades past, every step was done by hand, people and technology are now coworkers in the tasks. The newly upgraded paint and finishing department is a prime example of this industrial harmony. To maximize efficiency and minimize cost, smaller orders and custom pieces get the human touch, while massive state-of-the-art machines handle large orders of a single item. When it comes to quality assurance, there is no substitute for a trained eye. For this reason, Hi-Lite’s fixtures are assembled and wired by hand, from standard lamping to dedicated LED modules. A new overhauled Quick Ship program for a shortlist of Hi-Lite’s most popular fixtures streamlines the aforementioned processes and reduces lead times to just two business days. With over 175 locally-hired employees and an ever-growing catalog of products, Hi-Lite Manufacturing isn’t slowing down. Steadfast dedication to American-made quality and innovation has brought the company a long way from its humble beginnings, and the path ahead is brighter than ever.