b'ProfileHi Tech PlasticsHI TECH PLASTICS 20 PLUS YEARSBY MATHEW HEWETSONThis October marks the 20-year anniversarydad still pop in occasionally toPLASTIC MOULDsee how the boys are doing. SPECIALISTSof the Mills family being the proud owners ofBevan is a qualified dieselLocated just off State Waikato based manufacturer Hi Tech Plastics.mechanic who runs theHighway 1 in Hamilton, Hi B rothers Eric anda testament to his innovationday-to-day operation in theTech is based in a custom factory and keeps the vitalbuilt 1200sqm building, with Dennis Millsthat was well ahead ofmachines running. Jared is13 rotational moulding ovens brought theits time. an ex-carpenter who nowranging in size to suit different company off JimSix years ago, brothersmanages the sales andsized moulds. Although Perry in OctoberBevan and Jared Millsmarketing for the business. previously they had based 2002. Many older salty seacontinued the familyJared commented, with aoperations for the marine dogs will remember the nameconnection and bought theteam of eight in the factoryindustry, their expertise Jim Perry, a hard working andbusiness from their parentsthat work hard to keep theopened up many markets and clever man who founded theEric and Lauraine, to takeproducts churning out, we aretheir diversity led to cover company. Many moulds thaton running Hi Tech byproud to have some staff thatan array of plastic moulding.Jim made over 20 years agothemselves. Fortunately forhave been with us for overIncluding producing products are still running strong today,Bevan and Jared, mum and20 years. for the NZ recycling industry, 72FISHING IN GODZONE SEP/OCT 2022'