EMPORIA, KS – Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation announces the addition of Vince Callaghan to Vice President of Information Technology. Vince will be responsible for all company information tools, communication systems, computer systems and networks; and he will ensure the proper security of the company’s information assets. He will take on the challenge of planning the information technology future to support the next levels of growth for Hopkins, be an advocate for the implementation of new tools and technologies to advance the company and increase efficiency, while continuing to support current operations.

Vince brings an excellent background in IT leadership, with an extensive background in ERP and WMS systems and automotive manufacturing. Most recently, he was the Information Technology Director for NBHX Trim, a Tier 1 automotive and white goods supplier, where he implemented a new ERP system. Before NBHX, Vince was the IT Director for AEL-SPAN LLC, a third-party logistics provider, and prior to that a consultant providing IT and financial solutions across manufacturing and service companies. His varied background will be an asset in his role at Hopkins.

Hopkins, based in Emporia Kansas since 1953, is the #1 seller of towing electrical products, fluid management tools, winter snow and ice tools and vehicle cleaning products in North America. You can learn more about Hopkins and all of their leading brands at www.HopkinsMfg.com or www.HopkinsCanada.com.

For more information:
Brandon Dexter
Director of Creative Services
(620) 340-8496
brandon.dexter@hopkinsmfg.com