MIDAMERICA UPDATES: Hill Companies Expands with QMI Acquisition at MidAmerica Industrial Park
10/22/2025
The Hill Companies, a group of precision manufacturing businesses led by Hill Manufacturing & Fabrication, has acquired QMI, an ISO-certified CNC machine shop with operations located in MidAmerica Industrial Park and in Tahlequah.
The acquisition expands Hill’s machining capacity, diversifies its customer base and strengthens its certifications, further reinforcing MidAmerica’s role as a hub for high-performance manufacturing. With the addition of QMI, Hill Companies now total 72 employees, 63 CNC spindles and more than 13,000 square feet of welding and fabrication capacity.
“QMI has built a remarkable reputation over the years, and we’re honored to carry that legacy forward,” said Mike Payne, president of Hill Manufacturing and managing partner of the Hill Companies. “This is more than just an expansion — it’s about protecting what works and investing in what’s next.”
QMI brings customer relationships in industries where Hill previously had limited reach, along with an ISO certification that enhances Hill’s quality platform. Several key customers have already made commitments to grow their business with Hill following the acquisition.
“Selling QMI wasn’t just about timing, it was about doing right by our people,” said Brad Gottlob, former owner of QMI. “I wanted to make sure our employees had a stable future and our customers had a strategic partner they could trust. Hill isn’t just another buyer — they’re an advanced manufacturing company with a clear vision and the resources to execute.”
QMI will continue to operate under its current name, now branded as QMI – A Hill Company, with full support from Hill’s leadership and operations teams.
“We’re not growing for the sake of growth,” Payne said. “We’re building a portfolio that sets a new standard for what American manufacturing can be — nimble, skilled, data-driven and dependable.”