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[email protected]. AUTHOR: Bustard, Arthur C. TITLE: Hatfield Quality Meats, Inc. Quality, Integrity & Success for 100 Years DATE: May 28,1995 HATFIELD QUALITY MEATS, INC. QUALITY, INTEGRITY & SUCCESS FOR 100 YEARS by Arthur C. Bustard A Thesis Presented to the Graduate and Research Committee ofLehigh University in Candidacy for the Degree of Master ofArts in History Lehigh University April 4, 1995 Table of Contents Growth ofHatfield Quality Meats 2 Analysis ofCompany growth 56 Bibliography : 92 Biography 96 iii List of Tables Table 1: Growth ofHatfied 1940-1994 64 Table 2: Top Meat Packers, 1988 90 Table 3. Top Meat Packers, 1992 91 iv List of Charts Chart 1: Pounds ofProduct 72 Chart 2: Pounds Per Employee 72 Chart 3: Pork Usage at Home and in Restaurants 74 Chart 4: Sales 77 Chart 5: Sales and Pounds Comparison 78 v In 1995, Hatfield Quality Meats, Inc. will celebrate 100 years in business. This feat of endurance is something few companies reach. Even fewer companies reach the century mark while it remains a family owned and operated business. In looking over the history of the Hatfield firm it is possible to see several key factors and turning points that have enabled them to reach this landmark. While factors such as being in an opportune location have provided the potential for growth, it requires strong leadership and vision for any company to reach the century mark.