Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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London, Kentucky
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Since 1994
Highlands Diversified Services is a privately held metal fabrication and assembly company headquartered in London, Kentucky, founded in 1994. It employs between 200 and 500 people, with an estimated annual revenue band of $10-50 million. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, appliance, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries, offering metal stamping, welding, powder-coat painting, and electro-mechanical assembly. It holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications.
Highlands Diversified Services at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1994
Headquarters
London, Kentucky
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
Import activity
266
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Appliance
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
266
Named foreign suppliers
30
Top origins
Taiwan · China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · United Kingdom

Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Highlands Diversified Services.
What this tells a buyer
Trade and customs data for the company was not available in the record, but its most recent public development is a hiring listing for weld operators posted in June 2026.
The company's listed capabilities include metal stamping, resistance and robotic welding, riveting, drilling, tapping, and powder-coat painting, with products referenced in aluminum, steel, and coating work.
Highlands Diversified Services operates as a division of Bear Diversified, Inc., and its employee and revenue bands are estimates rather than confirmed figures.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
32 years in operation (founded 1994).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Highlands Diversified Services is a privately held metal fabrication and assembly company headquartered in London, Kentucky, founded in 1994. It employs between 200 and 500 people, with an estimated annual revenue band of $10-50 million. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, appliance, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries, offering metal stamping, welding, powder-coat painting, and electro-mechanical assembly. It holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1994 |
Headquarters | London, Kentucky |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 |
What Highlands Diversified Services makes
The company's listed capabilities include metal stamping, resistance and robotic welding, riveting, drilling, tapping, and powder-coat painting, with products referenced in aluminum, steel, and coating work.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Interior, Seating, Stamping, Welding, Aluminum, Steel, Coating, Metal Stamping, LED (source: hds-usa.com).
Certifications
Highlands Diversified Services is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — hds-usa.com
ISO 9001 — hds-usa.com
ISO/TS 16949 — hds-usa.com
Trade and customs footprint
Trade and customs data for the company was not available in the record, but its most recent public development is a hiring listing for weld operators posted in June 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 266 inbound shipments across 30 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · United Kingdom.
Latest developments
2026-10-25 — Ron Roy (linkedin.com)
2026-07-19 — Michelle Hamm (linkedin.com)
2026-06-26 — Weld Operator - HDS at Highlands Diversified Services • Up to $13/hr | Hiring.Camp (hiring.camp)
2026-04-16 — We work with some wonderful clients at Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation, and many have been with us for the majority of our 40-year history. Highlands Diversified Services is one of the … | Cheryl Meadows (linkedin.com)
Company details
Highlands Diversified Services operates as a division of Bear Diversified, Inc., and its employee and revenue bands are estimates rather than confirmed figures. Highlands Diversified Services was founded in 1994, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in London, Kentucky. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 32 years in operation (founded 1994). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Highlands Diversified Services make?
Highlands Diversified Services is a privately held metal fabrication and assembly company headquartered in London, Kentucky, founded in 1994. It employs between 200 and 500 people, with an estimated annual revenue band of $10-50 million. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, appliance, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries, offering metal stamping, welding, powder-coat painting, and electro-mechanical assembly. It holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications.
Where is Highlands Diversified Services headquartered?
Highlands Diversified Services is headquartered in London, Kentucky (250 Westinghouse Dr, London, Kentucky, 40741).
When was Highlands Diversified Services founded?
Highlands Diversified Services was founded in 1994.
How big is Highlands Diversified Services?
Highlands Diversified Services has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Highlands Diversified Services hold?
Highlands Diversified Services lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Highlands Diversified Services import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 266 inbound shipments for Highlands Diversified Services, with top origins including Taiwan · China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · United Kingdom.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 606-878-1856
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
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