EMPORIA, Kan. – Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. has acquired Mallory Industries Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of automotive, household and industrial products. 
Founded in 1891, Mallory is a leading Canadian provider of winter snow tools and the North American leader in automotive window squeegees.
Headquartered in Emporia, Kan., Hopkins is a leading manufacturer and marketer of quality, innovative and specialized towing products and functional accessories for the automotive and recreational vehicle aftermarkets. Hopkins markets its products under a number of well-recognized brand names, including: Sub-Zero Snow & Ice Tools, Carrand, AutoSpa and Pacific Coast Vehicle Cleaning Products, Hopkins Towing Solutions Trailer Wiring & Brake Control Products, Flo-Tool Fluid Handling Products, BrakeBuddy RV tow brakes, Go Gear Mobile Solutions, nVISION Vehicle Safety Products, Vortex High Performance Mud Guards and Juice Booster Cables.
Hopkins says the combination of the Mallory snow tools with Hopkins’ SubZero brand of ice and snow tools represents the most comprehensive assortment available in North America today.
“Combining Hopkins as the winter tool leader in the United States and Mallory as the leader in Canada allows us to service both the U.S. and Canadian markets with the most comprehensive line of products available,” said Bradley Kraft, president and CEO of Hopkins. “In addition, Mallory’s market-leading branded line of squeegees significantly expands our presence in this product category.”
“We’re very excited that Hopkins will continue the heritage of Mallory long into the future,” said John Mallory, president. “Hopkins has an outstanding reputation in the industry and we could not think of a better partner to ensure the future for our company.” Mallory is grandson of the company’s founder. He will assist in the transition through the end of 2013.
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 all Hopkins products.
Recent acquisitions by Hopkins include the fluid management drain pans and ramps of F3 Brands, the non-gas can business of Blitz USA; and Mr. Funnel, a line of portable fuel filters that remove water, dirt and debris from all types of fuels. Hopkins also acquired the TowDaddy line of towed vehicle wire harness kits earlier this year. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2013, Hopkins says it has been guided by the philosophy that its products will deliver meaningful innovation, performance and value to the consumer. The investment firm Oncap invested in Hopkins in June 2011.
