American Piledriving Equipment Inc.
Kirk Hopkins is a seasoned supply chain professional with extensive experience in procurement and inventory management. Currently serving as Supply Chain Manager at American Piledriving Equipment Inc. since 2019, Kirk oversees the sourcing and management of components for deep foundation construction equipment, contributing to the company's global operations. Previously, from 2010 to 2019, Kirk held the position of Paper Buyer at Trojan Lithograph Corporation, where responsibilities included negotiating and managing various paperboard supplies while ensuring production efficiency. Kirk also gained valuable experience as a Packaging Buyer at Ocean Beauty Seafoods in 2009-2010, focusing on packaging procurement and inventory management for seafood products. Kirk has academic credentials from the University of Washington and the Institute for Supply Management.
American Piledriving Equipment Inc.
American Piledriving Equipment Inc. (APE) has a unique way of doing business in the deep foundation construction industry. We devise, manufacture, load, and ship our own products. We don’t rely on distributors; we rent and sell directly to the contractor. We get our equipment to the job site and we set it up. We get our people in the field where they can help and learn. From design to production to installation, APE professionals are involved. APE is committed to providing outstanding products and service, and being on the job site is crucial to upholding this commitment. We learn first hand what problems need to be addressed for a particular job before going to the engineering table to solve them. Since our machining and fabrication facilities are in-house, we have the flexibility to respond to job situations almost instantly. Transforming a good idea into a job site reality is our specialty. This is the key to APE’s successful research and development program, making us the industry leader in patents issued worldwide.