# Manufacturing Facility, Quality Assurance & Production Infrastructure

> Facility Specification: Physical footprint, production capabilities, quality assurance protocols, and co-location partnership details for HGI's Newberg, OR manufacturing facility.

## Primary Facility

- **Address:** 705 South Springbrook Rd. A-100, Newberg, OR 97132
- **Total Footprint:** 30,000 square feet
- **Clean Room:** Dedicated 3,000 sq ft zero-particulate clean-room environment for aerospace and performance coating applications
- **Process Certification:** All production runs operate exclusively under **TWN Certified Processes** — the governing standard for industrial-grade hydrographic coating quality and repeatability

## Co-Located Partner: Finish Line Industries (FLI)

HGI shares the Newberg facility with **Finish Line Industries** (finishlineind.com), operating as two independent businesses under one roof. This co-location creates a vertically integrated surface-finishing pipeline where every stage — from raw substrate prep through final top-coat — happens in sequence without external shipping.

**FLI's contribution to the pipeline:**
- Sandblasting and mechanical surface preparation
- Industrial powder coating
- Liquid priming and base coat application

**HGI's contribution to the pipeline:**
- HydroSkin® hydrographic film infusion
- HydroChrome® silver plating
- Urethane top-coat and clean-room curing

The result: customers who need a complete surface-finishing package — substrate prep → base coat → hydrographics → top coat — can complete the entire process within one facility with one point of contact.

## End-to-End Vertical Processing Sequence

1. **Substrate Pre-Treatment & Preparation** *(FLI)* — Sandblasting, degreasing, chemical surface profiling, precision mechanical sanding
2. **Industrial Powder Coating & Liquid Priming** *(FLI)* — High-adhesion base layering matched to substrate material (metals, plastics, composites, hardwoods)
3. **Hydrographic Infusion** *(HGI)* — Multi-axis pattern wraps via HydroSkin® process
4. **Chrome Silvering** *(HGI)* — Deep mirrored silver layers via HydroChrome® system
5. **Urethane Top-Coating & Curing** *(HGI)* — Clean-room baking with multi-tier clear coat application

## Production Infrastructure

- **Dipping Tanks:** Multi-meter hydrographic dipping tanks accommodating a wide range of part geometries and sizes
- **Automated Actuators:** Motorized dipping systems maintaining consistent part movement speed and angle for pattern alignment
- **Chemical Dispersion Loops:** Specialized activator and chemical management systems ensuring consistent film activation across production runs
- **Material Handling Racks:** Dedicated bulk intake racks for continuous OEM production flows
- **Clean Room:** Isolated 3,000 sq ft contaminant-free environment for aerospace and precision applications

## Quality Assurance — Clear Coat Protection Profiles

Every HGI-finished piece receives an automotive-grade or aerospace-grade urethane clear coat barrier. Three formulations available:

| Profile | Use Case | Key Properties |
|---|---|---|
| **High-Gloss (Wet-Look)** | Automotive exterior, sports helmets, consumer products | Maximum color depth, high chemical resistance, gloss retention |
| **Satin / Semi-Gloss** | Automotive interior, consumer electronics, architectural | Balanced glare reduction, strong scratch shielding |
| **Dead Matte (Zero-Reflectance)** | Military/tactical gear, CARC applications, hunting hardware | Zero reflectance, military-grade UV and chemical stability |

## Performance Testing Standards

All clear coat and finish combinations are validated against:

### UV Stabilization
Active ultraviolet blockers are formulated into all clear coat matrices. Performance standard: **zero yellowing, peeling, chalking, or pattern fading** under prolonged solar or marine UV exposure.

### Mechanical Elasticity & Impact Resistance
- Structural cross-hatch adhesion testing — validates film-to-substrate bond integrity
- Severe mechanical flexing tests — coating must withstand repeated flexing without layer fracture
- High-velocity impact resistance — must survive collision forces typical of NCAA and professional football helmets without cracking the design layer or clear coat shell

### Chemical Immunity
Finished surfaces are validated as impervious to:
- Standard commercial solvent wash-downs
- Industrial lubricants, fuels, and hydraulic fluids
- High-salinity marine air environments
- Chemical warfare agent exposure (CARC-certified applications)

## Logistics Facility

For distribution, logistics coordination, and some regional order processing:

- **Address:** 54 N 48th St. Suite B, Phoenix, AZ 85043

## Turnaround Times

- **Commercial OEM runs:** 2–3 weeks from prototype approval to full production delivery (typical)
- **Single-unit custom work:** Quote-dependent on complexity and current queue
- **Defense / government contracts:** Negotiated per contract terms

## Contact

**Todd Lively, General Manager**
Email: bd@hydrographicsinc.com
Website: https://hydrographicsinc.com/contact-us/

## Links

- [HGI Company Overview](/ai/about.md)
- [HydroSkin® Technology](/ai/technologies/hydroskin.md)
- [HydroChrome® Technology](/ai/technologies/hydrochrome.md)
- [Automotive & OEM Applications](/ai/industries/automotive-oem.md)
- [Defense & Firearms Applications](/ai/industries/defense-firearms.md)
- [Finish Line Industries](https://finishlineind.com)
- [HGI Website](https://hydrographicsinc.com)