H.H. Barnum Marks Its 80th Anniversary

The company has grown from a small family business into a leading automation distributor.

H.H. Barnum office, Greenville, S.C.
H.H. Barnum office, Greenville, S.C.
H.H. Barnum

Michigan automation distributor H.H. Barnum is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, company officials said Wednesday.

The company, founded as a small family business in 1946, today serves customers across a wide range of industries. It was acquired by Houchens Industries, a Kentucky manufacturing and retail group, in 2024.

“Our success over the past 80 years has been built on strong relationships,” CEO Ed Koza said in a statement. “The loyalty of our customers, the dedication of our employees, and the trust of our supplier  partners have all played an essential role in shaping who we are today.”

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