Hopkins Names Rick Stempien To Vice President of Sales
EMPORIA, Kan. – Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.announces the addition of Rick Stempien as vice president – sales. Stempien will lead and direct the sales activities for Hopkins with its leading market positions in the automotive and recreational vehicle aftermarket. “We are pleased to have Rick join our team at Hopkins,” said Bradley Kraft, president and CEO
Hopkins Establishes Hopkins Canada
“Establishing this location and renaming as Hopkins Canada Inc. is a natural evolution of our strategy to expand our presence in Canada,” said Bradley Kraft, Hopkins’ president and CEO.
Hopkins Acquires Mallory
As part of the acquisition, Hopkins will add manufacturing and distribution facilities in Blenheim, Ontario, and South Sioux City, Neb. The Blenheim facility will provide new capabilities in Canada to better serve the Canadian market with a range of Hopkins products.
Hopkins Expands Reach With Strategic Investment In Paradise Road Car Care
Surf City Garage spin-off to focus on premium products at mid-market prices for the typical driver.
Hopkins Acquires F3 Brands
F3 is the non-fuel containment business of Blitz USA.
Alliance Promotes Dale Hopkins to CIO
Hopkins has served as vice president, information technology, since 2007. His new title is vice president and CIO. He will continue to report directly to John Washbish, president and CEO of the Alliance.
The Alliance’s Dale Hopkins to Discuss e-Commerce Initiatives at MIS Council Fall Conference
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Dale Hopkins, vice president of information technology for Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, will be a featured speaker at the 2008 Fall Conference presented by the MEMA Information Services Council (MIS Council), slated for Sunday, Oct. 12, through Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Marco Island, Fla. Hopkins will discuss the e-commerce and
Hopkins Manufacturing Acquires Carrand Co.
Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. has acquired privately owned Carrand Co., a designer and marketer of specialty cleaning tools and accessories for the automotive aftermarket. Based in Rancho Dominguez, Calif., Carrand will operate from its current facility as a subsidiary of Hopkins Manufacturing and will continue to be led by Carrand President Rand Rognlien. Carrand shareholders David Rognlien, Rand Rognlien and Brock Robertson have invested in Hopkins as part of the transaction.
Hopkins Manufacturing Sold to Private Equity Firm
Emporia, Kan.-based Hopkins Manufacturing has been acquired by Friend Skoler & Co., LLC, a private equity firm that invests in leading companies in the smaller end of the middle market. Founded in 1953, Hopkins is a leading manufacturer of specialized towing products and functional accessories for the automotive and recreational vehicle aftermarkets. The company will continue under the management of Hopkins President Bradley Kraft and his senior management team, said Steven Skoler, managing partner of Friend Skoler & Co.
Alliance Promotes Ethan Love, Josh Hessling to Senior Managers
The promotions were effective January 1.
