What Blazer-International does

Blazer-International is a U.S.-based manufacturer of aftermarket vehicle lighting products, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation from its headquarters in Emporia, Kansas. Founded in 1970, the company specializes in stop/tail/turn lamps, marker lights, reflectors, replacement lenses, off-road lighting, and related mounting accessories designed for trailers, commercial trucks, and specialty vehicles. All products conform to FMVSS 108 and Canadian CMVSS safety standards, positioning the brand within the regulated DOT-compliant aftermarket category.

The product portfolio is built on two technology pillars — LED and incandescent lighting — augmented by proprietary design features including sonic-welded submersible housings with epoxy-sealed electronics for waterproof applications, and the Hi-DEF Series with Clear-View Advantage and Wide-View Advantage beam patterns. LED offerings emphasize durability and efficiency: up to 90% lower amp draw versus incandescent, approximately 100,000-hour lifespan (roughly six times traditional bulbs), vibration resistance, and faster response time for safety signaling. Named product SKUs span LED clearance markers, stop/tail/turn lights, trailer light kits, multi-function combination light bars, work lights, and conspicuity reflectors.

Blazer operates a pure hardware-sales revenue model with no disclosed pricing tiers, subscription components, or software offerings. Go-to-market is executed almost entirely through channel partners: approximately 18 national retail chains across the United States and Canada, including AutoZone, O'Reilly Auto Parts, NAPA, Tractor Supply, Walmart, Amazon, Northern Tool & Equipment, Fleet Farm, Blain's Farm and Fleet, and Canadian Tire, supplemented by distributors such as Mid-States. Supporting marketing assets include a vehicle-specific product search tool, a YouTube channel of installation tutorials, a product catalog, and a comprehensive FAQ resource. End customers are primarily trailer owners/operators, commercial fleet and trucking operators, and off-road/specialty vehicle enthusiasts.

Name

Blazer-International

Legal name

Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation

Website

https://blazer-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blazer-International, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Emporia, Kansas, manufactures DOT-compliant LED and incandescent vehicle lighting — including stop/tail/turn lamps, marker lights, reflectors, and off-road lights — for trailer owners, commercial fleets, and specialty vehicle operators across the U.S. and Canada, distributed through major retail chains as a subsidiary of Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Lighting Assemblies Manufacturing (Headlamps/Taillamps/Interior Lamps/DRLs) (IMACAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive Lighting Systems & Components Manufacturing (LED/Headlamps/Signal/Interior) (IMACAJAF)

Keywords

• Vehicle lighting products
• LED trailer lights
• Stop tail turn lamps
• Trailer light kits
• Marker clearance lights

Headquarters

HQ city

Emporia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Lighting Products: Blazer generates revenue through the sale of LED and incandescent vehicle lighting products including clearance markers, stop/tail/turn lights, trailer light kits, off-road lighting, reflectors, and related accessories. Products are sold through retail distribution channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels11 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Blazer-International manufactures and sells LED and incandescent vehicle lighting products for trailers, trucks, and commercial vehicles, including clearance markers, stop/tail/turn lights, trailer light kits, off-road lighting, driving/work lights, warning lights, reflectors, replacement lenses, and mounting accessories. All products conform to FMVSS 108 and CMVSS safety standards and are sold through major national retail chains and distributors across the U.S. and Canada.

Product overview

Blazer-International is a manufacturer of vehicle lighting products and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation. The product portfolio consists of standalone hardware products organized into two main technology categories: LED-based lights (Clearance Markers, Stop/Tail/Turn Lights, Trailer Light Kits, Off-Road Lighting) and Incandescent-based lights (Clearance Markers, Stop/Tail/Turn Lights, Trailer Light Kits), plus complementary categories including Driving lights, Warning lights, Tractor/Work lights, License/Interior/Back-up/Utility lights, Reflectors, Replacement Lenses, and mounting hardware (Brackets/Plugs/Grommets). The products are sold as individual components rather than an integrated platform—they conform to FMVSS 108 and CMVSS safety standards and are distributed through retailers including Amazon, AutoZone, NAPA Auto Parts, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Tractor Supply, and Walmart.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hi-DEF Series: A product line featuring high-definition lighting technology with enhanced visibility beam patterns.

Products and services

• LED Clearance Markers LED vehicle clearance and side marker lights that use up to 90% less amp draw versus traditional incandescent bulbs, with vibration resistance and approximately 100,000-hour lifespan. For trailer and commercial vehicle owners requiring DOT-compliant marker lighting.
• LED Stop / Tail / Turn Lights LED brake, tail, and turn signal lighting products with faster response time for quicker driver recognition and IP-67 weatherproof ratings on select models. For trailers and commercial trucks.
• LED Trailer Light Kits Complete LED lighting kit assemblies for trailers including submersible square and rectangular kits with integrated back-up functions. For trailer owners needing DOT-compliant full trailer lighting packages.
• Incandescent Clearance Markers Traditional incandescent vehicle clearance and side marker lights available in round, rectangular, oblong, and beehive designs. For cost-conscious trailer and vehicle owners.
• Incandescent Stop / Tail / Turn Lights Conventional incandescent brake, tail, and turn signal lights for trailers and vehicles in round, oval, and square configurations.
• Incandescent Trailer Light Kits Complete trailer lighting assemblies featuring incandescent technology with grommet mount and surface mount installation options.
• Driving Lights Forward-facing auxiliary driving lights including work lights and fog lights for improved vehicle visibility.
• LED Off-Road Lighting / Accessories LED off-road auxiliary lighting including combination light bars, flood lights, and spot lights designed for 4x4 vehicles and off-road applications.
• Warning Lights Safety warning lights for vehicles requiring additional visibility or signaling capabilities.
• Tractor / Work Lights Heavy-duty work lights designed for agricultural tractors and work vehicles requiring durable lighting solutions.
• License / Interior / Back-up / Utility Lights Multi-purpose vehicle lighting including license plate illuminators, interior lights, back-up lights, and utility lights available in both LED and incandescent variants.
• Reflectors Safety reflectors in rectangular, round, and oblong designs with self-adhesive mounting options for trailers and vehicles.
• Replacement Lens Replacement lenses for Blazer lighting products to restore or maintain light visibility and protection.
• Brackets / Plugs / Grommets Mounting hardware and installation accessories including brackets, electrical plugs, and grommets for trailer lighting installations.
• Hi-DEF Series LED Work Lights High-definition LED work light series featuring advanced Clear-View Advantage and Wide-View Advantage beam pattern configurations for improved illumination clarity and coverage.
• C3068K-CWL513 13" LED Combination Light Bar 13-inch LED spot/flood combination light bar with 24 3W high-performance LEDs, 3700 effective/6700 raw lumens, die-cast aluminum housing, IP-67 weatherproof rating, and dual-chip technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• LED lights last approximately 100,000 hours, about six times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hopkins Manufacturing CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlazer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation. Hopkins Manufacturing provides corporate infrastructure, customer service (800-524-1458), and technical support (800-835-0129) for Blazer products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Custer Products: Custer Products is a smaller manufacturer of vehicle warning and safety lighting, with overlapping offerings in LED warning and work lights. It is comparable to Blazer as a niche player in the warning/work light segment but at a smaller scale.

Broad incumbents

• HELLA (Forvia): HELLA, now part of Forvia, is a global automotive lighting and electronics OEM supplying headlamps, signal lights, and vehicle electronics to major vehicle manufacturers. It is a broader incumbent whose commercial vehicle lighting products compete indirectly with Blazer's fleet-grade offerings.
• Federal Signal: Federal Signal is a larger, publicly-traded manufacturer of vehicle lighting, sirens, and warning systems primarily for emergency, utility, and commercial fleet vehicles. While broader in scope than Blazer, it overlaps in warning lights and DOT-compliant commercial vehicle lighting categories.

Direct peers

• Truck-Lite: Truck-Lite is a leading manufacturer of LED vehicle lighting for commercial trucks and trailers, and is widely credited with pioneering LED trailer lighting adoption. It competes head-to-head with Blazer in trailer light kits and stop/tail/turn LED products for the same fleet and aftermarket buyers.
• Maxxima: Maxxima is a manufacturer of LED vehicle lighting products including stop/tail/turn lights, marker lights, and trailer lighting. It targets the same aftermarket and fleet customers as Blazer and is commonly stocked in overlapping retail channels.
• Command Electronics: Command Electronics produces trailer lighting and wiring products, including marker lights and stop/tail/turn products for the utility and RV trailer markets. It is a smaller direct peer in the trailer lighting category, competing in similar retail and OEM channels.
• Peterson Manufacturing: Peterson Manufacturing is a long-established US manufacturer of vehicle lighting, mirrors, and safety products for trailers, trucks, and commercial vehicles. It overlaps directly with Blazer's stop/tail/turn, marker, and trailer lighting categories and serves similar fleet and aftermarket customers.
• Optronics International: Optronics International manufactures LED and incandescent vehicle lighting for the trailer, truck, and commercial vehicle markets, including stop/tail/turn, marker, and trailer light kits. Its product breadth and retail/fleet distribution overlap closely with Blazer's positioning.
• Grote Industries: Grote Industries is one of the largest North American manufacturers of vehicle lighting and safety products, with a deep portfolio of stop/tail/turn lights, marker lights, and reflectors for trailers and commercial trucks. It is the most direct competitor to Blazer in DOT-compliant trailer lighting, competing in the same retail channels.
• ECCO Safety Group: ECCO Safety Group manufactures warning lights, beacons, and safety lighting for commercial vehicles, fleets, and work trucks. It directly overlaps with Blazer's warning lights and tractor/work lights categories and serves adjacent fleet and safety buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BlazerInternational
• Facebookfacebook.com/blazerinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blazer-international-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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