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About Hansen International

Hansen International, Inc. is a high focused engineering, manufacturing, and global sourcing company of commercial and industrial vehicle hardware and trim systems. 

Over 100 Years of Experience

Since 1920, Hansen International has provided reliable product solutions while continuously improving and innovating for customers. The tradition of quality, customer service, and growth continues today.

A Century of Innovation, Built on Trust

Since 1920, Hansen has grown into a global leader, marking milestones of innovation and trust.

1879

A.L. “Auggie” Hansen born in Copenhagen

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1887

Immigrated to the USA (Chicago, IL) with his family

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1890

Augie Hansen, at age 11, was awarded his first patent.

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1914

Auggie L. Hansen worked with Thomas Edison in Washington during WWI

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1920

Augie Hansen credited.

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1932

The original Ravenswood Ave. plant still stands today as condominiums

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1933

Hansen Automotive One Hand Tacker and Stapler on display at the Made-in-Chicago Museum

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1993

Hansen International acquired Salem Visor and established South Carolina Headquarters.

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2003

All manufacturing facilities consolidated into one location in Lexington SC

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2013

Salem Vent acquired

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2017

Lisa Beebe, 4th generation, named President

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2020

Celebrating 100 years in business

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