WELD Consolidates HiPer Technology into its Kansas City Facility

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - April 14, 2016 - PRLog -- After acquiring the assets of HiPer Technology in October 2015, WELD has announced the completion of its consolidation of HiPer Technology's operations into its Kansas City, Missouri-based headquarters. The physical move of HiPer Technology's Lawrence, Kansas-based operations began March 1 of this year and was completed in less than a month to achieve the goal of minimizing any disruptions to customers and partners of the company.

HiPer Technology by WELD is the largest manufacturer of high performance "super structural" carbon fiber wheels for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and side-by-side (UTV) vehicles.

"Since the acquisition we have moved quickly and diligently to position HiPer to better serve customers and the marketplace. This has included an aggressive production build schedule for 2016," said Norm Young, president and CEO of WELD. "Completing the move to Kansas City allows us to consolidate and maximize many business functions, including finance, sales, engineering, marketing and customer support. It also provides HiPer with access to WELD's forging operations and improved product quality and design."

WELD was founded in 1967 and has close to 200,000 square feet of space that includes manufacturing, distribution, offices and an in-house engineering and test lab. "With our history as a manufacturing company and the depth of resources we have available, we provide long-term stability for HiPer," added Young.

HiPer Racing Wheels, primarily manufactured for ATVs, and UTVs, are the lightest, toughest wheels available in their market segment. More information on HiPer products can be found at HiPer-Technology.com.

WELD manufactures the highest quality forged race wheels for dirt, oval and drag racing, along with wheels for performance street cars and trucks. Each WELD wheel is precision engineered for maximum performance on the street, off road and at the track. For more information about WELD, phone 800-788-9353 or visit www.WELDwheels.com.

About WELD
WELD, based in Kansas City, Missouri, is the technology and manufacturing leader in the performance wheel market. Since 1967, WELD has been a pioneer in wheel engineering and design from main street to the race track. WELD's precision and quality is validated by amassing more professional race wins than any other wheel company. Every race and street wheel is subjected to the same quality and design standards.WELD brands include WELD Racing, WELD Street & Strip, CCW Forged Performance, REKON Off Road, and HiPer Technology by WELD products. WELD Racing, WELD Street & Strip, REKON Off Road by WELD, and HiPer Technology by WELD are manufactured by WELD Racing, LLC. CCW wheels are manufactured by WELD CCW, LLC. WELD's entire line of performance wheels can be seen at www.WELDwheels.com.

WELD is a Granite Creek company. Granite Creek invests in businesses with defensible market niches, recognized brands, strong intellectual property and/or manufacturing process assets led by entrepreneurial management teams in food/agribusiness, medical devices and instruments, and transportation industry sectors.