Generations of expertise working for you.

It takes years to learn the ropes in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. It takes generations to truly understand them. As a member of a family in the third generation of manufacturing equipment professionals, Chris Hillseth brings invaluable expertise and insights to every project.

Chris's grandfather founded O'Brien Machinery in the 1930s, and was a leading source of manufacturing, mining and chemical equipment. Chris literally grew up in the industry, developing the expertise and knowledge that are his most valuable asset.

As president of Chris Hillseth Enterprises, Chris combines this heritage with nearly 30 years of his own business experience specializing in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing equipment. His expertise goes well beyond technical fluency. Chris has the vision to recognize opportunities, and the skills and resources to realize them for his clients.

A recognized industry leader, Chris Hillseth was a founding director of Western Vitamin Roundtable and has served as vice president and member of the board of the Drug, Chemical and Allied Trade Association (DCAT). He remains active in those associations as well as the Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (AMEA) and American Society of Appriasers (ASA).