Summary
Hillenbrand, Inc. operates as a diversified industrial company in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Advanced Process Solutions, Molding Technology Solutions, and Batesville. The Advanced Process Solutions segment designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services process and material handling equipment and systems comprising compounding, extrusion, and material handling equipment, as well as offers equipment system design services; and provides screening and separating equipment for various industries, including plastics, food and pharmaceuticals, chemicals, fertilizers, minerals, energy, wastewater treatment, forest products, and other general industrials. The Molding Technology Solutions segment offers injection molding and extrusion equipment; hot runner systems; process control systems; and mold bases and components for various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, medical, packaging, construction, and electronics. The Batesville segment designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells funeral services products and solutions, such as burial caskets, cremation caskets, containers and urns, other personalization and memorialization products, and web-based technology applications. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Batesville, Indiana.
History
Hillenbrand was founded in 1965 as Milan Hillenbrand and Sons, a metal fabrication shop. In 1978, the company became Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. and went public. In 2005, Hillenbrand Industries changed its name to Hillenbrand, Inc. Since then the company has acquired numerous businesses in the industrial and healthcare markets.
Mission
Hillenbrand's mission is to create value and make a difference by being an indispensable partner to our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.
Vision
Hillenbrand’s vision is to be a leader in providing world-class experiences in the industries that we serve.
Key Team
Mr. Robert M. VanHimbergen (CFO & Sr. VP)
Ms. Megan A. Walke (VP & Chief Accounting Officer)
Mr. Bhavik N. Soni (Chief Information Officer & VP)
Sam Mynsberge (Director of Investor Relations)
Mr. Nicholas R. Farrell (Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel, Sec. & Chief Compliance Officer)
Mr. Paul Whitmore (Mang. of Corp. Communications)
Ms. Aneesha Arora (Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer)
Recognition and Awards
Hillenbrand has been honored with a variety of awards, such as the IndustryWeek's Best Plants Award, the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, and a US Senate Productivity Award for Lean Manufacturing. In addition, the company has been recognized for its community involvement.
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