Hannapel is a family-owned company that has been serving homeowners, builders, and remodelers across Southwest Michigan for more than 55 years. What began as a small door business in 1967 has grown into a trusted regional resource for kitchens, baths, windows & doors — while still holding true to the values it was built on: quality products, knowledgeable service, and long-term relationships.
55+
YEARS IN BUSINESS
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GENERATIONS OF FAMILY OWNERSHIP
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SHOWROOMS ACROSS SW MICHIGAN
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PRODUCT CATEGORIES UNDER ONE ROOF
OUR PURPOSE
Helping families build homes they love.
We believe the best homes are built on trust — between a family and the people they choose to work with. For more than five decades, that belief has guided every showroom we open, every product we stock, and every relationship we build. Whether you are remodeling a single room or building from the ground up, our job is to make the process clearer, the choices smarter, and the result something you are proud to live with for years.
WHY HANNAPEL
What sets us apart
OUR STORY
From a small door shop to a regional resource
Our roots trace back to the 1950s, when Howard R. Hannapel moved from Chicago to Dowagiac, Michigan. In 1967, H.R. Hannapel Door Co. was officially founded by Howard and Jerald Hannapel — laying the foundation for what would become a multi-generation family business.
Growth came quickly. Through the 1970s and 80s, new locations opened across Southwest Michigan as Hannapel’s reach and reputation expanded. Leadership evolved with the company — Jerald Hannapel guided the business through decades of development, and in 2016 his son David Hannapel stepped forward as President, continuing the family’s commitment to service, craftsmanship and community.
Today, Hannapel operates eight locations across Dowagiac, Kalamazoo, Bridgman, Niles, Portage, St. Joseph, South Haven, and Sturgis — serving both residential and professional customers throughout the region.
OUR HISTORY
Six decades of Hannapel
Scroll through the moments that shaped our family business — from a single door shop to eight showrooms across Southwest Michigan.
1950s
The story begins. Howard R. Hannapel moves from Chicago to Dewey Lake in Dowagiac, Michigan and opens a small retail location on East Main Street in Benton Harbor — working out of a Dowagiac warehouse to supply it.
1967
H.R. Hannapel Door Co. is incorporated in January 1967 — Howard R. Hannapel as President/Treasurer and Jerald L. Hannapel as Vice President/Secretary. The foundation of a multi-generation family business is officially set.
1971
First expansion — Portage, Michigan. Hannapel opens its first satellite location, beginning the company’s growth across Southwest Michigan.
1972
Niles, Michigan opens. A second location adds to the network, building Hannapel’s reputation with builders and homeowners alike.
1974
Thomas A. Carlson joins the company — bringing leadership that would help shape the next chapter of the business.
1975
Dowagiac opens for retail. The hometown warehouse becomes a full retail showroom, planting roots where the family business began.
1977
A generational handoff. Howard R. Hannapel retires. Jerry Hannapel becomes President/Treasurer and Thomas A. Carlson is named Vice President/Secretary.
1979
Portage moves to Shaver Road. The Portage store relocates to 8800 Shaver Road in November 1979 — its long-time home.
1985
Sturgis, Michigan opens. Hannapel extends its reach further into Southwest Michigan with a new showroom in Sturgis.
1993
Kalamazoo joins the family. A new location opens to serve one of the region’s largest markets.
2007
South Haven, Michigan opens — bringing Hannapel’s products and service to the lakeshore community.
2009
Kalamazoo relocates to 9th Street — a larger, better-positioned showroom for the growing market.
2016
The third generation steps forward. Jerald L. Hannapel retires and his son, David T. Hannapel, is appointed President/Treasurer — continuing the family’s commitment to service, craftsmanship, and community.
Today
Eight showrooms strong. Hannapel now serves homeowners, builders, and designers across the greater Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana markets — with the same family values it was built on in 1967.
WHAT WE DO
Four product categories. One trusted source.
Hannapel specializes in the products that shape the most important spaces of a home — backed by partnerships with leading manufacturers like Andersen Windows, Therma-Tru Doors, and KraftMaid Cabinetry.
VISIT US
Come see what 55+ years of craftsmanship looks like.
Eight showrooms across Southwest Michigan — touch the cabinetry, test the doors, and meet the team. We’d love to help you bring your next project to life.
We are a proud sponsor
Community Support
Habitat for Humanity
Hospital Hospitality House
Ascension-Borgess Lee Hospital Foundation
Dowagiac Union Schools Foundation
Southwestern Michigan College Foundation
Dowagiac Youth Baseball & Softball Association
Lake Michigan Catholic Schools
Dowagiac Area History Museum
Sturgis Neighborhood Program
Dowagiac Athletic Boosters
CASA-Cass County