Industry | Manufacturer of ammunition components |
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Founded | 1966 |
Headquarters | 6430 Vista Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66218 |
Key people | Bruce E. Hodgdon, founder; J.B. Hodgdon; Bob Hodgdon |
Products | smokeless powders; and black powder substitutes |
Website | https://www.hodgdon.com/ |
The Hodgdon Powder Company began in 1952 as B.E. Hodgdon, Inc., and has become a major distributor of smokeless powder for the ammunition industry, as well as for individuals who load their own ammunition by hand. The company's corporate office and manufacturing facilities are located in Kansas, United States. Hodgdon acquired IMR Powder Company in 2003.[1] Winchester branded reloading powders have been distributed in the United States by Hodgdon since March 2006.