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Established in 1972, MHP prides itself in delivering high quality Vacuum Forming and Toolmaking products.

MHP Industries team and workshop
1972Family roots as M. Hipgrave Patterns, Maidenhead
Who we are

From design right through to production

MHP have over 48 years manufacturing experience. We offer an unrivalled service from design right through to production. Based on our extensive engineering background we manufacture quality products on time and on budget.

The knowledge of our staff, along with a spirit of innovation and a desire to push the boundaries of new technologies, make us the first choice for many Blue Chip companies.

If you have a concept for a new project you would like to discuss or a situation where your existing supplier has let you down. Get in touch with MHP Industries, we deliver results and save the day!

1972Established
1998First ISO certified
2.3mMax forming length
9Specialist services
Our proud history

Five decades of investment

From pattern making for the foundry industry to heavy gauge forming and five axis routing.

MHP in 1972
1972

M. Hipgrave Patterns established in Maidenhead producing patterns for the foundry industry.

MHP in 1976
1976

MHP expand in to production tool making facilities for the plastics industry.

MHP in 1980
1980

MHP invest in CNC machinery for the production of vacuum forming and injection moulding tools.

MHP in 1987
1987

MHP move to a larger premises in High Wycombe and expand the workforce.

MHP in 1990
1990

First vacuum forming machine installed. First order of 100,000 Vacuum Formings for Nescafe.

MHP in 1997
1997

MHP celebrates 25 years in business and achieve ISO Quality Accreditation.

MHP in 2000
2000

MHP moves to purpose built premises on Cressex Business park.

MHP in 2005
2005

Large format CNC milling introduced along with Computer Aided Design.

MHP in 2010
2010

Investment in heavy gauge forming and five axis routing.

MHP in 2015
2015

Continued investment in plant and staff to expand growth.

Solar panels at MHP
2016

Solar panels installed to reduce carbon footprint.

MHP recycling plant
2019

Recycling plant installed to reduce as much waste as possible.

Geiss machinery at MHP
2020

Further investment is made with the addition of a Geiss Vacuum Forming Machine.

Training & technology

Skilled people, the right tools

Training

It is our company policy to train our skilled staff to use CAD/CAM technology. Our strategy is to use technology where there is a positive advantage, in terms of cost, delivery or accuracy.

CAD formats

We accept most formats, our preferred being IGES which is a reliable conversion for PRO E, CATIA, UNIGRAPHICS etc.

In-house modelling

MHP can accept information from you via e-mail or as drawings. We have the ability to carry out modelling in-house and we can translate all CAD data.

Accreditations

Quality you can rely on

ISO 9001 UKAS

ISO 9001:2015

Certified to ISO quality management systems since 1998.

RoHS compliant

RoHS compliant

Restriction of Hazardous Substances.

REACH compliant

REACH compliant

Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals.

Let’s discuss your project

If you have a concept for a new project or your existing supplier has let you down, get in touch with MHP Industries. We deliver results and save the day!

01494 461 561 Get in touch