Rolf C. Hagen Group
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Hagen Inc. is a pet supplies company founded in 1955 by Rolf C. Hagen with the help of his brothers, Dieter and Horst. Dieter and Horst Hagen joined the company later after immigrating from Germany
becoming key members of the firm.
, Quebec
, Canada
, and was completed in June of 2006. Hagen wholly owns subsidiaries in the United States, England, France, Germany and Malaysia. There is talk of opening new subsidiaries in Latin America to bring the pet scene to this emerging market. The Hagen Group of Companies consist of Hagen Industries (also in Montreal) and Hagen Pet Foods Inc. Hagen Pet Foods Inc. is based in Waverly
, New York
where the Nutrience line of premium dog food is produced. Hagen manufactures products related to pets such as aquariums, leashes, cages of all sorts, foods, etc. It also makes the famous Habitrail
line of tubular hamster housing, as well as the Exo-Terra line of realistic reptile housing products. It is known for brand products like Aquaclear and Fluval aquarium filters, and Nutrience dog food. The firm's recent business restructuring phase resulted in direct shipment of its products to independent dealers instead of through traditional two-step distribution.
Rolf C. Hagen, born in 1932, died on 22 October 2011.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
becoming key members of the firm.
History
Rolf C. Hagen began acquiring bird seed from the Prairies in Western Canada with the intention of exporting it back to Germany, where he had established contacts. This was the initial stage of his new venture, before expanding his business into a diverse pet supplies manufacturer with an aim of international expansion. During the past fifty years, the Hagen Group of Companies was able to export its business from Canada to the international market. Its customers include small and local pet stores in Canada and the United States, as well as publicly-owned, "box stores" such as Petsmart and Petco. Its global head office is located in MontrealMontreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Quebec
Quebec
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, Canada
Canada
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, and was completed in June of 2006. Hagen wholly owns subsidiaries in the United States, England, France, Germany and Malaysia. There is talk of opening new subsidiaries in Latin America to bring the pet scene to this emerging market. The Hagen Group of Companies consist of Hagen Industries (also in Montreal) and Hagen Pet Foods Inc. Hagen Pet Foods Inc. is based in Waverly
Waverly
Waverly is an English unisex given name meaning "quaking aspen". It can also be a last name.Waverly may also refer to:-Places:United States*Waverly, Alabama*Waverly, California*Waverly, Colorado*Waverly, Florida*Waverly, Georgia...
, New York
New York
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where the Nutrience line of premium dog food is produced. Hagen manufactures products related to pets such as aquariums, leashes, cages of all sorts, foods, etc. It also makes the famous Habitrail
Habitrail
Habitrail, a product made by the Hagen corporation, is a series of translucent plastic tubes and "houses" for use in home terrariums, designed especially for small pets such as mice or hamsters. The design of the Habitrail is modular and can be configured however the owner likes, as well as...
line of tubular hamster housing, as well as the Exo-Terra line of realistic reptile housing products. It is known for brand products like Aquaclear and Fluval aquarium filters, and Nutrience dog food. The firm's recent business restructuring phase resulted in direct shipment of its products to independent dealers instead of through traditional two-step distribution.
Rolf C. Hagen, born in 1932, died on 22 October 2011.
Exo-Terra
Hagen's Exo-Terra division sponsors an annual two-week expedition to Africa. The Exo-Terra Expedition explores the natural habitats of reptiles, and has even discovered a species of gecko, Phelsuma vanheygeni. The company holds an annual Nactus Award reptile photography contest that awards hobbyists a place on the expedition.General
- 2006 Industry Recognition Awards - Rolf C. Hagen's Exo Terra Worm Dish
- Global Pet Expo 2007 Best New Product Showcase Winners - Several awards for Hagen
- Global Pet Expo 2006 Best New Product Winners - One award for Hagen
- APPMA and PIDA Announce 2005 Global Pet Expo New Product Showcase Winners - One award for Hagen
- EPA penalizes Hagen over pesticides