In 1947, Bruce and Amy Hodgdon, along with sons JB and Bob, launched Hodgdon, with the first surplus powder offering after World War II.
Over the last 70 years, Hodgdon Powder Company has grown into the preeminent supplier of gunpowder and blackpowder to hand loading and muzzleloading enthusiasts.
The company distributes propellants under the Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester, Ramshot, Accurate, Pyrodex, Triple Seven, Blackhorn 209 and GOEX brands.
Hodgdon companies continue to introduce many new, innovative, technologically advanced and unique propellants to the marketplace.