History
Barker Company began in 1982 when Jack McMahon purchased the refrigeration division of Barker Products Corporation. He and 9 other employees began manufacturing pizza and egg display cases for the supermarket industry. 4 months later, eldest son Pat joined the team as the 10th employee.
The company quickly found a market niche by designing custom equipment to meet each customer's special needs. As sales rose, we added more employees including brothers, Mike, Tim and Tom McMahon. (Mike is now in Kansas City, KS.) Currently the company employs approximately 450 people at the original plant in Keosauqua, Iowa and the newest plant in Centerville, Iowa.
Barker Company now manufactures many lines of refrigerated, non-refrigerated and hot display cases for the supermarket, convenience store and food service industries. The same customer-driven philosophy that Jack McMahon brought to the business in 1982 is apparent in every order that is taken today. Build what the customer wants is more than a motto at Barker Company.