• Founded in

    1945

  • Company Industry

    Sporting Goods Manufacturing

  • Headquarters

    Lexington, SC

About us

HLC is a leading distributor of bicycles, parts and accessories in North America. With headquarters in Levis, Quebec and Lexington, South Carolina the company has the largest IBD reach on the continent – servicing more than 5,500 retailers with 70 sales representatives and 5 regional distribution centers.


Founded: 1945


Annual Revenue: $12M


ABOUT US


Covering cycling needs for all of the United States and Canada.

Have a product you’d like us to see, a business proposition we can’t pass up, or need help with a product we already carry? Well, we’re here to help with whatever you need.


Description

Distributor of bike parts and accessories intended for the cycling industry. The company provides bicycling and running accessories, equipment and supplements, thereby changing the lives of bike riders and cyclists for the better.


EQUIPPING YOUR SUCCESS

We’re the people behind the cyclist in every commute, every cruise through the park and every hard-fought race. We’re the team of innovators, adventure seekers and big thinkers who equip the bicycling industry with the best brands, smartest business solutions and experiences that help it grow. We’re the advocates that know we can change the lives of bike riders and cyclists for the better. Come discover the human side of the bicycle business with HLC.

 

OUR BUSINESS


  • Fast shipping across North America—1- and 2-day delivery for most customers
  • 200 of the industry’s best brands—SRAM, Tacx, Goodyear, LOOK and more
  • Dedicated sales rep support—Outside reps that know your business
  • Margin-building programs and promotions—Take advantage and build margin
  • Profit driving, wholly-owned EVO, Eclypse, Megasoft and Wheel Shop brands

 

Our History


2023 | HLC opens new distribution center in Dallas, Texas

2018 | Hawley-Lambert becomes HLC and three new board members are added to the team: Elysa Walk, Andrew Herrick and James Paladino

2016 | Hawley-Lambert opens a warehouse in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

2015 | Sylvain Caya becomes President of Hawley-Lambert

2013 | Eric D’Anjou and Mathieu Cardinal join the Barrett Corporation as investors  

2012 | Hawley-Lambert opens a warehouse in Sparks, Nevada

2010 | Lambert acquires a majority share in Hawley

 

Lambert History


2008 | The Barrett Corporation purchases controlling interest in Lambert

1984 | Lambert changes strategy, focusing solely on bicycle parts distribution

1945 | Charles Lambert founds Cycles Lambert

 

Hawley History


2008 | Hawley expands its warehouse space

1996 | Hawley moves to new office and warehouse space in South Carolina

1986 | Hawley begins importing bicycle parts and accessories

1984 | Steve Hawley founds Collegiate Originals Bicycles

1982 | Hawley opens its second Schwinn bicycle shop in Columbia, South Carolina

1964 | Bobby and Barbara Hawley found Hawley’s Bicycle World in Fayetteville, North Carolina


Distribution Centers


South Carolina (US Headquarters)

1181 South Lake Drive

Lexington, SC 29073

United States


Nevada

650 Vista Blvd, Suite 300

Sparks, NV 89434

United States


Quebec City (Canadian Headquarters)

1000, rue des Riveurs

Lévis, QC G6Y 9G3

Canada


Funding

HLC has raised 1 round. This was a Debt Financing round raised on Sep 1, 2022.

HLC is funded by Churchill Asset Management and MiddleGround Capital

HLC has acquired Hawley's Bicycle World on Jan 1, 2010.


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  • Funding Round/Series

    Series A Round

  • Funding Amount

    $5 Million

  • Latest Funding Date

    September, 2022

  • Investors

    Churchill Asset Management, MiddleGround Capital

LEXINGTON, Ky. (BRAIN) — Private equity firm MiddleGround Capital announced Tuesday that it acquired HLC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Recent News & Activity

Acquisition

Sep 20, 2022

MiddleGround Capital acquired HLC


HLC has raised <$5 Million in 1 funding round.

Culture

  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Remote Work Options