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Driving fibreglass manufacturing into the digital age

A fibreglass manufacturer is transforming its operations after embracing strategy, technologies and skills through Made Smarter.

02/02/2026 11:35:34

Hilton Docker Mouldings, based in Littleborough, Greater Manchester, has been producing moulds and components for commercial vehicles since 1962. The family-run business, with 70 employees and a £6m turnover, designs and manufactures aerodynamic parts for everything from vans to articulated trucks.

With more than 1,000 product lines, Hilton Docker is a trusted supplier to the automotive industry, known for its craftsmanship and ability to deliver complex, bespoke solutions.

Without a digital strategy and still relying on traditional production methods, the company knew it was time to modernise, if it wanted to remain competitive. That’s when it turned to Made Smarter North West, the government-funded industry-led initiative for the region which offers access to expert digital advice, skills and leadership development, digital internships, and technology grants.

Read the full article in DPA's February 2026 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.