Merlin Hanson
Founder at Hanson International, Inc.
Network origin in Merlin Hanson first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Hanson Logistics
 Hanson Logistics TruckingTransportation Hanson Logistics provides logistics services. It offers warehousing, supply chain engineering, transportation and velocities services. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in St. Joseph, MI.
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| Private Company | Trucking | 12 |
Hanson Cold Storage Co.
 Hanson Cold Storage Co. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Lineage Logistics Holdings LLC, Hanson Cold Storage Co. provides refrigerated warehousing and storage services. The company is based in St. Joseph, MI. Hanson Cold Storage was acquired by Lineage Logistics LLC on August 04, 2021.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 4 |
Hanson International, Inc.
 Hanson International, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Hanson International, Inc. specializes in building value into die cast dies and injection molds. The private company is based in Saint Joseph, MI and was founded in 1966 by Merlin Hanson. The company offers single source assurance, technology-based tooling, and journeyman expertise to ensure long-term, repeatable performance in HPDC and injection mold production.
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| Private Company | Metal Fabrication | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Merlin Hanson via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR INC. | Trucks/Construction/Farm Machinery | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Motor Vehicles | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION | Electronics/Appliances | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SPARTANNASH COMPANY | Food Distributors | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AVANIR PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| NEWELL BRANDS INC. | Industrial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Ryder Truck Rental LT
 Ryder Truck Rental LT Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Ryder System, Inc., Ryder Truck Rental LT rents trucks. The company is based in Miami, FL. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Zero Zone, Inc.
 Zero Zone, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Zero Zone, Inc. designs, manufacture and sells frozen and refrigerated cases. It offers commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, display cases and parts. The firm also provides an application for Android and Apple devices, which diagnose problems and find answers to common questions regarding company’s products. The company was founded by George Johnson, Duke Wegner and K. Hirata in 1961 and is headquartered in North Prairie, WI. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member | |
Zenith Data Systems Corp.
 Zenith Data Systems Corp. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Part of Acer, Inc., Zenith Data Systems Corp. is an American company that wholesales computer goods. Zenith Data Systems was acquired by Packard Bell Electronics, Inc. on February 01, 1996 for $379.86 million. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Total Logistic Control LLC
 Total Logistic Control LLC TruckingTransportation Total Logistic Control LLC provides integrated logistic services. It offers temperature-controlled, dry freight warehousing, and distribution services to the customers in the retail, grocery, consumer packaged goods, and food industries. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Zeeland, MI. | Trucking | Chairman | |
| Arkansas Tech University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Central Michigan University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| Kansas State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Marquette University | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Purdue University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Western Michigan University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Northern Iowa | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Toledo (Ohio) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Lubar & Co., Inc.
 Lubar & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Lubar & Co Inc (Lubar) is a private equity firm founded in 1968 by Sheldon Lubar. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
National Frozen Foods Corp.
 National Frozen Foods Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables National Frozen Foods Corp. produces private-label frozen vegetables. Its products include peas, corn, beans, carrots, lima beans, squash, blends, purees, and legumes. The company was founded by William McCaffray Sr. on January 15, 1912 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member | |
Whirlpool Europe BV
 Whirlpool Europe BV Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Part of Whirlpool Corp., Whirlpool Europe BV is a Dutch company that manufactures and distributes home appliances. The company is based in Breda, Netherlands. | Electronics/Appliances | President | |
Cole's Quality Foods, Inc.
 Cole's Quality Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Cole's Quality Foods, Inc. manufactures frozen bakery products. The company makes and markets frozen garlic breads as well as breadsticks, Texas toast and cheese breads under the Cole's brand name. It has a plant in Muskegon. Cole's Quality Foods was founded in 1943 by L. Carroll Cole and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chief Executive Officer | |
ICS Logistics, Inc.
 ICS Logistics, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation ICS Logistics, Inc. provides logistic services. The firm's services include stevedoring, transportation and warehousing services for perishable and dry cargo. Its also provides refrigerated warehousing, blast freezing, U.S.D.A. import/export inspection service, F.D.A. inspection service and approved HAACP program services. The company was founded in 1997 and is located in Jacksonville, FL. | Air Freight/Couriers | President | |
| Better Business Bureau of Dallas | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Shoreline Fruit Growers, Inc.
 Shoreline Fruit Growers, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Shoreline Fruit Growers, Inc. manufactures dried fruit and frozen fruit products including apples, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, and strawberries. Its products are distributed through specialty foods retailers and grocery stores. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Traverse City, MI. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chief Executive Officer | |
Seaonus Holdings LLC
 Seaonus Holdings LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Seaonus Holdings LLC provides logistics and supply chain services. Its specialties include domestic stevedoring, terminal services, on-dock refrigerated and dry warehousing, and off-port cold storage. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. | Air Freight/Couriers | President | |
RLS Hutt
 RLS Hutt Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of RLS Logistics, Inc., RLS Hutt provides deep-frozen storage and transportation services. The company is based in Holland, MI. The company was founded in 1985 by Jim Hutt. RLS Hutt was acquired by RLS Partners LLC on February 01, 2022. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | President | |
Hanson Plywood (Holdings) Ltd.
 Hanson Plywood (Holdings) Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Hanson Plywood (Holdings) Ltd. specializes in importing, storing, and delivering wood-based panel products, including Ultralight MDF boards. The private company is based in Halifax, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. These boards are lighter and easier to handle than other MDF variants, making them suitable for weight-saving applications. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
| World Food Logistics Organization | Director/Board Member | ||
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Financial Executives International of San Diego Chapter | President | ||
Diversified Port Holdings LLC
 Diversified Port Holdings LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Diversified Port Holdings LLC provides port logistic services. It handles refrigerated and ambient cargo located within United States. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. | Air Freight/Couriers | President | |
First Cornerstone Group LLC
 First Cornerstone Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services First Cornerstone Group LLC operates as a real estate investment education and marketing company. The company was founded by Lance Edwards in 2004 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MABVAX THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director of Finance/CFO |
Statistics
International
| United States | 46 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Health Technology | 6 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Consumer Durables | 5 |
| Transportation | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 21 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 16 |
| President | 12 |
| Director of Finance/CFO | 8 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 7 |
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