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Bob Barker company history timeline

1986

In 1986, Bob Barker Company moved headquarters to downtown Fuquay Varina, North Carolina and soon after purchased a building to manufacture metal products.

1995

Since 1995, the company has been awarded at least $13 million in federal prison system contracts in the United States, representing about 100 federal prisons across the country.

2001

In 2001, Bob turned over the role of President to his daughter, Nancy.

2006

In 2006, Robert led a merger with Leslee Scott, Inc. further growing the company’s product offering to include Officers Only.

2008

A 2008 report by SweatFree Communities, a campaign of the International Labor Rights Forum, alleged use of Bangladesh-based sweatshop labor by the company.

2009

In 2009, the company founded the philanthropic Bob Barker Company Foundation, with a focus on reducing recidivism.

2016

In 2016, the company began a $4.15 million distribution center expansion in Fuquay-Varina.

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1972
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Robert Barker Sr.
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