Pritchard Companies
Motor Vehicle ManufacturingIowa, United States51-200 Employees
Pritchard Companies is a family-owned automotive enterprise headquartered in Clear Lake, Iowa, operating in the motor vehicle sector with activities spanning consumer vehicle sales, commercial fleet offerings, and related services. Its structure comprises several business units that together provide a range of mobility solutions, from new and used autos to equipment and recreational vehicles. The company traces its roots to the Pritchard Family Auto Stores, a fifth-generation business serving North Iowa since 1913. Pritchard Commercial handles Class 1 through 7 trucks and cab-forward chassis, representing 12 OEMs and offering customized upfit and in-stock solutions for fleets nationwide, with partnerships across manufacturers. Other units include Worldwide Equipment Sales, which supplies tow trucks and trailers; Streetrod Golf Cars, producing leisure vehicles; Lake Life Rentals, a seasonal operation renting vehicles such as Jeep Wranglers, golf cars and electric bikes; and Legacy Golf Course in Mason City. A notable recent development is a distribution partnership with ZEVx, Inc., announced in 2023, reflecting engagement with electric-vehicle technology.