Bob Hupp purchased Hupp Electric Motors from his father, Julian, in 1971.
Bob and Chuck Engler, Executive Vice President, turned the focus more toward industrial business. Bob and Chuck positioned Hupp Electric Motors to become an industry leader by making a serious commitment to stand behind every
product and service Hupp Electric Motors sold, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In 1979, Hupp Electric Motors made a commitment to significantly improve the quality of motor repair. The first
Motor Repair Procedures and Specifications manual was developed.

In 1982, Hupp Electric Motors began to significantly expand their operations. With the acquisition of Power Lift, Inc.,
the exclusive Toyota Forklift dealer in Iowa and Western Illinois, a new division was added under the
Hupp flagship---Hupp TOYOTALift. Hupp TOYOTALift provides material handling solutions in a territory that includes
26 counties in Illinois and the entire state of Iowa. Click here to visit Hupp TOYOTALift

Today, Hupp Electric Motors is still continuing to experience new growth. Hupp now has five locations throughout Iowa
and Illinios to better serve our client base. Several new divisions have been added, and new technologies are continuously
being developed. As an industry innovator, Hupp Electric Motors promises to remain proactive in the introduction of the
latest technological advances.

 

William Hupp established the Electric Motors Company back in 1912 to provide the wiring in local grain mills and elevators.

When William passed away in 1938, his son, Julian Hupp, took over the business, focusing instead on the sale and repair of electric motors, motor controls, and power tools.

In 1963, the new name of Hupp Electric Motors was adopted.

After a devastating fire in 1968, construction began on the current location at
275 33rd Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.