History
Hollingsworth Logistics Group (HLG) has emerged from two independent businesses; E. L. Hollingsworth—one of the first expeditors of automotive parts—founded in Flint, Michigan in 1925; and Butcher Engineering Enterprises Limited, founded in 1941 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada who in 1945 began to package parts for the Ford Motor Company.
The history of the emergence of HLG is as follows:
- 1987 – E. L. Hollingsworth Corporation is purchased by the Barr family.
- 1988 – E. L. Hollingsworth Corporation is certified by the Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) as a Native American minority business.
- 1991 – Hollingsworth Logistics Management, Incorporated is formed.
- 1991 – Hollingsworth Logistics Management, Inc. is certified by the MMBDC as a Native American minority business enterprise.
- 1993 – Butcher Engineering Enterprises Ltd. merges its U.S. operations into a new joint venture with Hollingsworth Logistics Management, LLC.
- 1993 – Hollingsworth Logistics Management LLC is certified by the MMBDC as a Native American minority business enterprise.
- 2003 – Hollingsworth Logistics North America is formed
- 2008 – Hollingsworth Logistics Group is formed
Today, HLG encompasses a complete portfolio of services and products necessary for complete supply chain management. From simple packaging of engineered components to complex assembly, sequencing and complete 3PL transportation, HLG delivers to all tiers of the supply chain...from start to finish.
Corporate Headquarters
Hollingsworth Logistics Group is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. The facility is comprised of general and executive offices including an additional 900,000 square feet of warehousing space. The complex has 49 shipping and/or receiving docks, a rail side loading facility and operates 24 hours per day.
Certifications
ISO 9001:2008 Registered
The ISO 9000 standards are produced by an international consensus of countries with the aim of creating global standards of product and service quality. These sets of standards form a quality management system and are applicable to any organization regardless of product, service, organizational size, or whether it's a public or private company.
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FORD Q1
Ford Q1 Second Edition suggests that a supplier's facility or manufacturing site has achieved excellence in five important areas: capable systems, high performance, superior manufacturing process, and satisfied customers.
The Q1 mark is considered worldwide as an indication of exceptional quality.
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NMSDC Certified - Native American
Minority certification as Native American by the National Minority Business Development Council (NMBDC) is both a reflection of ownership and our diversity in employment. A privately held corporation, Hollingsworth's Chairman and CEO has been recognized as a leader in community affairs and workforce education. As a subset to this certification, HLG is also certified with the Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) and the South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC).
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Our Team
Stephen Barr
As Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Hollingsworth Logistics Group, Steve has witnessed growth from a two person operation to a full service, multi-national logistics company. The growth has come both organically as well as through strong relationships with customers that ultimately led to successful joint venture operations that continue to this day.
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R. James LaPointe
Jim LaPointe is the President and Co-Founder of Hollingsworth Logistics Group and its affiliate companies. LaPointe is responsible for providing the strategic direction of the corporation as well as orchestrating many key operational functions. His career at the company spans almost 20 years, with LaPointe holding various Senior Executive positions. Nearly every day, he is reminded of the days when HLG was comprised of two rented desks and a telephone.
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Michael T. McNamara
Mike is the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer for Hollingsworth Logistics Group. Mike leads the administrative, finance and information technology operations for all operations within the company. Prior to working at Hollingsworth, Mike was a senior manager at Price Waterhouse LLP and received his B.B.A from Michigan State University.
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