Our History

​Eakin Enterprises, Inc. along with Eakin Placement, Inc. and Eakin Transport, Inc. is proud to celebrate its 70th year in business in 2020. Currently owned and operated by Chad Eakin, Brock Eakin, and Shabree Eakin, along with a great group of dedicated employees. The business was founded in 1950 by Willis and Wanda Eakin, Chad’s grandparents. Before moving to Larned, the Eakins had leased a sandpit in Dodge City. The Larned business was run by Willis and Wanda with the help of their two sons Wendell (Chad’s Father) and Nolan. While in highschool Chad helped the business and started his own construction business. Chad opened and started operations in Great Bend at 3022 Railroad Avenue in 2001. Currently the two locations employ 35 people. The main business is located at 111 Main Street in Larned. According to Chad “customer service is very important to us and going that extra mile for our customers makes a huge difference.” Call any of the Eakin Enterprises, Inc. locations for all your needs.
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