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Hapco Plant Tour: Celebrate 75 Years of Innovation 

Hapco is proud to invite VMA members to a special plant tour celebrating its 75th Anniversary of American manufacturing and innovation.

Founded in 1951, Hapco was among the first to introduce aluminum street light poles and developed the industry’s first tapered aluminum light pole. Over the decades, Hapco has earned numerous industry-first patents in pole design and vibration mitigation, delivering performance-driven solutions known for exceptional longevity and low total cost of ownership—many early installations remain in service today.

Hapco’s manufacturing excellence was recently recognized with a 3rd Place finish in the 2025 Manufacturing Cup Competition in the Transportation Equipment category.

VMA members are invited to tour Hapco’s manufacturing facility in Abingdon, Virginia, for an inside look at the engineering, R&D, and production capabilities behind Hapco’s lighting, decorative, solar, and smart pole solutions. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and 75 years of innovation.

Agenda/Timeline:

• 9:30AM - Arrival & Check-In
• 9:45AM - Safety Review & Facility Overview
• 10AM – 11AM - Tour Facility
• 11AM – 11:30AM - Networking & Light Refreshments

Guest Guidelines:

• Must have photo ID.
• Please wear closed toe shoes. Open-toed shoes or heels are not allowed.
• Safety glasses and hearing protection are mandatory and will be made available should you not have your own.
• Photography, audio, or video will not be allowed in production areas.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.