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COMPANY PROFILE-PAID ADVERTISEMENT Hilliard Corp Founded in 1905, The Hilliard Corporation has evolved from a one-product business into a special application engineering company. The Hilliard Corporation solves problems; we make thousands of unique products, reaching markets globally. Serving the needs of both small business and Fortune 500 companies, Hilliard products are found all over the globe. We offer a broad line of motion control products, oil-filtration and reclaiming equipment, and plate and frame filter presses. Our products are designed, manufactured and sold according to our customer's applications. As a result, we have a large portfolio of custom engineered products that can be modified to meet new applications. At Hilliard, we embrace the challenge of product development. Engineering is the essence of Hilliard. Our experienced engineering staff works directly with customers to meet any challenge in motion control and filtration. Led by professional engineers, our technical staff includes mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineers: seasoned professionals and recent graduates work together to create solutions for you. Engineers at Hilliard design complete systems, including electromechanical interfaces. We often work with customers to research and test products, acting as a laboratory for specific applications. We have over 500,000 square feet and more than 500 highly skilled employees; we are able to meet desired requirements cost-competitively, even for short runs. Our experienced technical staff values craftsmanship, manufacturing efficiency and 42 E&MJ; • DECEMBER 2012 responsiveness. To meet customer requirements, improve quality and increase efficiency, Hilliard is continuously investing in new equipment and technologies. In fact, we measure Hilliard's success based on our customers' ongoing satisfaction with our product and associated services. We are proud of our product reliability and durability. We often collaborate with customers in developing solutions that are integral to their product's profitable niche in the market place. We design and manufacture an extensive range of Brake, Clutch and Fluid Filtration products for use in mining and other industrial applications. Hilliard brake systems for regenerative conveyors incorporate spring applied— hydraulic caliper brakes and the popular BrakeBOSS™ model H3 hydraulic power unit with closed-loop PID control. The system continuously monitors belt speed and regulates the brake respectively to follow pre-defined start and stop profiles, independent of load. Hilliard spring applied—pneumatic caliper brake packages offer a cost-effective upgrade from drum and plate-style brakes on draglines and electric shovels. Using these brake systems, mine operators worldwide have benefited from improved performance and reduced maintenance down-time. Hilliard brake systems for gearless Ball and SAG mills consist of spring applied - hydraulic calipers and BrakeBOSS™ model H4 hydraulic power units designed for holding the mill during liner replacement and maintenance and for stopping the mill rotation from full speed during an emergency. The Hilliard Corporation is the exclusive authorized distributor of Twiflex brakes in the United States. Additionally, Hilliard manufactures backstops, torque limiters, centrifugal clutches and a complete line of filtration systems, cartridges, and filter presses—sold under the trade name of Hilco and Star Filters. At Hilliard, we have built a reputation on solving motion control problems. We are structured to that you receive direct contact with our engineers for important consultations. Special designs that fall outside standard product lines are met economically and efficiently. Since 1905, we have been working with our customers to solve their motion control and filtration challenges. We are confident that together we can arrive at a solution to your problem. www.e-mj.com