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Rothkopf-Reps

ROTHKOPF-Reps’ team of sales professionals creates New Business Opportunities for our Principals, providing them with the sales and market share growth they seek. Our experienced sales and customer support team facilitates the flow of key information between our Principals and Customers.

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Our Sales Motion > Demand Creation

  • Targeted Accounts, Applications & Programs
  • Decision-Makers in Engineering,
  • Purchasing, Supply Chain
  • Leverage Principal resources
  • Apply Constant Gentle Pressure
  • Use Contemporary Means to constantly
  • Attract and Engage new customers & opportunities
  • Community – Referrals – LinkedIn
  • Capture relevant data in ES
  • Ask for the Order

History

1956

The “R.F. Carlson Company” begins operations as a Distributor providing O-Ring rivet seals for the fuel tank / fuselage on the new F-4 Phantom Fighter Jet program at McDonnell Aircraft.

1958
The R.F. Carlson Company enters the Manufacturer’s Representatives business, representing Thermatics Wire & Cable, Elm City, NC, a manufacturer of high temperature wire and cable utilized on the F-4 Phantom Fighter Jet.
1960
The company adds its second Principal, Nelson Nameplate, Los Angeles, CA. Today, as part of the Nelson Miller Group, our alignment continues, representing one of the longest standing Principal & Manufacturer’s Representative relationships in our industry.
1984
After joining the company as a sales representative in 1970, John Rothkopf purchases the St. Louis assets of the R. F. Carlson Company and forms:

  • Rothkopf & Associates, Inc.
  • Manufacturer’s Representatives of electro-mechanical and electronic components
  • Distributors of o-rings, seals and rubber components
2003
Rothkopf Manufacturer’s Rep business unit partners with Jaacks Sales, forming Rothkopf, Covilli & Jaacks, Manufacturer’s Representatives
2007
Michael Rothkopf acquires Rothkopf & Associates, Inc.
2024
Rothkopf exits RCJ REPS, and returns to Rothkopf & Associates as ROTHKOPF-Reps

Territory Map

Coverage

Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Southern/Central Illinois

Area

330,000 sq mi ~ 10% of Continental US

People

17,500,000 ~ 5.25% of US Population

TAM

~ 2.0% of U$A / ~ 80% of Sales = DTAM

Market Segments

Industrial

Automotive / Aftermarket

Transportation

Appliance

Mil-Aero / Defense

Medical

Contract Manufacturing

Agriculture Equipment

Test / Instrumentation