At a Glance
HSM is a privately owned holding company headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, with a legacy of innovation and manufacturing excellence. Through our specialized subsidiaries, we deliver high-performance components and integrated solutions for the furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, and healthcare industries.
In addition, our advanced engineering capabilities support the design and construction of cutting-edge automated production machinery—powering efficiency and precision in the bedding, apparel, aerospace, and other demanding markets.
Driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and partnership, HSM is more than a supplier—we’re a strategic resource that helps our customers build smarter, move faster, and stay competitive in an ever-changing world.
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Atlantic Automation is a global supplier of heavy duty sewing machinery, packaging equipment and other supportive machines for the sewn products industry. Its product line includes machinery for the mattress, apparel, automotive interior and furniture manufacturing.

PTI, LLC (Plastic Technology Inc.) is a leading ISO-certified innovator in custom-engineered foam extrusions, celebrating over 40 years of expertise in polyethylene foam. We specialize in creating proprietary, closed-cell foam solutions for a diverse range of markets, including protective packaging, pipe insulation for HVAC, recreational products, furniture, and bedding.

At Furniture Supply, we are a premier provider of high-quality components for furniture manufacturers across the United States. We are committed to making U.S. upholsterers competitive in a global marketplace by being the reliable and easy choice for our customers. With a comprehensive product line that includes sleeper mechanisms, springs, covered wire, textiles, recliner mechanisms, seating platforms, and foam fabrication, we deliver solutions that are engineered for success - helping our partners produce superior furniture.

manufactures and supplies components for the automotive, lawn & garden, ATV, and furniture, and bedding industries. Specializing in formed steel and drawn wire, HS Metalworks' capabilities include tubing, wire-forming and springs, metal stamping, laser, and press brakes, powder coating and mig welding.

HSM Transportation is a leading manufacturer of seating systems for the school bus, commercial, and commuter transit markets. We are the exclusive manufacturer of C.E. White School Bus Seats and related aftermarket parts. By integrating manufacturing, quality, engineering, and assembly, we produce innovative seating systems like VICTA™ and EVOS™ that exceed the highest safety standards. Our OneBus™ aftermarket program and expanded in-house capabilities for foam, metal, and webbing allow us to respond rapidly to market demands.
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HSM Diversified brings together several key business units —Hickory Metal , Red Box Tools and Foam USA, HSM Aviation and our Marketing Group— into one cohesive unit that drives innovation across a variety of industries. From Red Box Tools and Foam's precision-engineered tools for aviation and industrial applications to the Hickory Metal Plant's custom metal fabrications, HSM Diversified provides cutting-edge products that enhance efficiency and performance. Our Marketing Group plays a vital role in promoting and expanding the reach of all our innovations.