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The Konop Companies, Inc. Celebrates 70 Years – It All Started by Realizing the Power of the Peanut
Green Bay, Wis. – (November 11, 2016) – The Konop Companies, Inc., a Green Bay-based food and beverage provider, is celebrating 70 years of serving Northeast Wisconsin in November, 2016. Dave Konop, Tom Konop and sister Mary Borley are current 2nd generation members operating the business. In the midst of this celebration, they are reflecting back on their journey to this milestone, while looking forward to new advancements that confirm their status as industry leaders.
The Power of the Peanut
The Konop Companies, Inc. had its beginning in 1946 with the purchase of a penny peanut machine route with 120 machines. Founder Louie Konop quickly realized the potential growth opportunity of the peanut machines. “The Power of the Peanut” prevailed and has come to fruition as the theme for their 70th Anniversary celebration.
The company has certainly expanded from the peanut since its inception. 70 years later, The Konop Companies, Inc. offers a full line of services, which include catering, dining, vending, coffee, water as well as fresh micro-markets in Northeast Wisconsin. “Fresh” is their mantra. They take great pride in their complete kitchen and bakery where they prepare all products fresh in-house daily.
Ahead of the Curve
The owners at The Konop Companies, Inc. pride themselves on being on the forefront of technology while being innovative in all they do. They were the first to adapt a real-time data information system on their vending machines. A more recent example of this ingenuity is their new Micro Market concept in break room refreshments.
The upscale micro-market cafés provide fresh food, snacks and refreshing beverages in a self-serve kiosk that is placed in a company lunch room or break area. Employees can choose from a large variety of gourmet and healthy food options and refreshments. The Konop Companies, Inc. has an edge on the concept as well by offering an advanced consumer loyalty program.
