Star Systems Filtration Division

The Hilliard Corporation solves problems. Based on extensive knowledge of motion control and filtration technologies, we make more than 16,000 products, many of them one-of-a-kind.

Serving the needs of both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies, Hilliard products are found all over the world. We offer a broad line of motion control products, oil filtration and reclaiming equipment, starters for industrial gas and diesel engines and gas turbines, and plate and frame filter presses used in the food and beverage industry. Our filtration systems are sold under the trade names of Hilco® and Star® Systems.

Our products are designed, manufactured and sold according to our customers' applications. As a result, we have a large portfolio of custom engineered products that can be modified to meet new applications. At Hilliard we welcome the challenge of product development.

With 250,000 square feet and 250 highly-skilled employees we are able to meet your requirements cost-competitively, even for small runs. Our experienced technical staff values craftsmanship, manufacturing efficiency, and customer responsiveness. Each year we invest at least 4% of sales into new equipment to meet customer requirements, improve quality and increase efficiency.

In fact, we measure Hilliard's success based on our customers' ongoing satisfaction with our products and associated services. We're proud of our product reliability and durability. We often collaborate with customers, jointly developing products that are integral to their products' profitable niche in the marketplace.