Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
ManufacturingKansas, United States201-500 Employees
Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation, founded in 1953 and based in Emporia, Kansas, is a manufacturer and marketer of specialized towing products and aftermarket automotive and recreational-vehicle accessories. Its offerings span vehicle-to-trailer wiring and control components, trailer lighting, RV supplemental tow brakes, vehicle accessories, cleaning tools, squeegees, lighting, winter-care items, fluid handling, and safety products, with the company generally holding the leading market share in its segments. The product range is marketed under a broad brand portfolio, including Hopkins Towing Solutions and brands such as Blazer, Mallory, Lumax, and licensed names RainX and Arm & Hammer. Hopkins has grown through acquisitions, expanding its lines into brake controls, grease guns and pumps, trailer lighting and cleaning products, chamois and other automotive accessories. Its facilities span North America and abroad, with locations in Edgerton and Emporia in Kansas; Arlington Heights, Illinois; Miami, Oklahoma; Torrance, California; Juarez, Mexico; Blenheim, Canada; and Ningbo, China. In February 2026 the company disclosed the closure of several plants and offices, including its Miami facility, as part of a broader organizational realignment.