Family ownership, local accountability
Three generations have guided Hannapel since 1967. Decisions are made locally by people who live and work in the communities we serve.
Rooted in Southwest Michigan since 1967
Three generations, eight showrooms, one family business.
Hannapel began as a small door company and grew into a regional source for cabinetry, countertops, windows, patio doors and exterior doors. The scale has changed, but the way we work has not: knowledgeable local teams, dependable products and long-term relationships.
59
Years serving Southwest Michigan
3
Generations of family ownership
8
Southwest Michigan showrooms
4
Core product categories
Our purpose
Helping people make better decisions for their homes.
A home project comes with hundreds of choices. Our job is to make those choices clearer, coordinate the details and help customers select products that fit the space, budget and long-term plan.
Products selected to perform
We work with established manufacturers, including Andersen, Therma-Tru and KraftMaid, and help customers compare the options that matter for their project.
Specialists who know the details
Our cabinetry, window, door and countertop specialists help with measurements, selections, ordering and the practical decisions that keep a project moving.
Our story
From a small door shop to a regional resource
Hannapel's roots trace to the 1950s, when Howard R. Hannapel moved from Chicago to Dowagiac, Michigan. In January 1967, Howard and Jerald Hannapel incorporated H.R. Hannapel Door Co.
New locations followed throughout the 1970s and beyond. In 2016, David Hannapel became president, carrying family ownership into its third generation. Today, Hannapel operates eight showrooms across Southwest Michigan and serves homeowners, builders, remodelers and designers throughout the region.
Our history
Milestones that shaped Hannapel
Use the arrows or swipe to move through the company's history.
1950s
The story begins
Howard R. Hannapel moves from Chicago to Dewey Lake in Dowagiac and opens a small Benton Harbor retail location supplied from a Dowagiac warehouse.
1967
H.R. Hannapel Door Co. is incorporated
Howard R. Hannapel serves as President and Treasurer, with Jerald L. Hannapel as Vice President and Secretary.
1971
First expansion to Portage
Hannapel opens its first satellite location and begins expanding across Southwest Michigan.
1972
Niles opens
A second location adds to the growing network and serves more builders and homeowners across the region.
1974
Thomas A. Carlson joins Hannapel
Carlson brings leadership that helps shape the company's next chapter.
1975
Dowagiac opens for retail
The hometown warehouse becomes a full retail location where the family business began.
1977
A generational handoff
Howard R. Hannapel retires. Jerry Hannapel becomes President and Treasurer, and Thomas A. Carlson is named Vice President and Secretary.
1979
Portage moves to Shaver Road
The Portage store relocates to 8800 Shaver Road in November 1979.
1985
Sturgis opens
Hannapel extends its reach farther across Southwest Michigan with a new location in Sturgis.
1993
Kalamazoo joins the family
A new location opens to serve one of Southwest Michigan's largest markets.
2007
South Haven opens
Hannapel brings its products and service to the lakeshore community.
2009
Kalamazoo relocates
The Kalamazoo store moves to 9th Street for a larger and better-positioned showroom.
2016
The third generation steps forward
Jerald L. Hannapel retires and David T. Hannapel is appointed President and Treasurer.
Today
Eight showrooms strong
Hannapel serves homeowners, builders, remodelers and designers across Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana.
What we do
Four connected product categories
Work with one specialist or coordinate several parts of the project through a Hannapel showroom.
Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry
Cabinetry for kitchens, baths and whole-home storage, from value-focused lines to fully custom.
Windows & Patio Doors
Replacement and new-construction options selected for the opening, the home and Michigan weather.
Interior & Exterior Doors
Entry, patio and interior door options selected for security, performance and the right first impression.
Countertops & Surfaces
Quartz, granite, laminate and solid-surface options for kitchens, baths and other working spaces.
Local involvement
Supporting the communities we serve
Hannapel supports local housing, education, health care and youth organizations across Southwest Michigan.
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