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    Still Going Strong

    August 22, 2018

    From humble beginnings in Emporia, an international company grew, its seeds having been planted 65 years ago by brothers E. L. (Bud) and R. E. (Gene) Hopkins.

    Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation celebrated its 65th birthday Monday.

    “It is but a milestone in the history of Hopkins, one that we will look back on in the future as we continue to build and grow our business,” Hopkins President and CEO Bradley T. Kraft told The Gazette.

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