In 1916 John Dewig and his two brothers set up what is today Dewig Bros. Packing Co. Inc. In those days the only tools that the employees of Dewigs used to process meat were their knives. From these humble beginnings the Dewig family has advanced their company to be one of the most successful meat packing plants in Indiana. The family had actually been involved in the meat business before the Haubstadt Indiana plant was opened. John Dewig's father had been a road butcher who went farm to farm in the area early in this century.

 
John's sons, Tom and Bill, bought the business from their father in 1962. Since then the plant has continually evolved to keep up with new technology and processes. Today, state of the art meat cutting equipment and computers are standard fixtures at the plant. Some things never change since as each meat cutter still carries his own knife belt and hone. The company currently employs more than 40 people, many of whom are related to the Dewigs. The plant used to be in competiton with five or six meat packers from nearby Evansville, IN. But with our quality meats and outstanding service, we are the only remaining plant left in the area.

What accounts for Dewigs success over the years? It would have to be the company's willingness to give customers what they want while still being diversified. If the past is any indication of where this company is going, the future looks good for Dewig Meats. As owner Tom Dewig states "When I say the Dewigs have been here since 1916, I'm telling you that we are strong on history and strong in our traditions, but we wouldn't still be here if we hadn't stayed current and up to date."

Our store in 1916. Its hard to believe that we have been around this long, but our excellent service and products have assured our success: past, present, and future.

The Dewig family was proud of the service it provided to Southern Indiana then, and is proud of the service it provides to all of its customers today.

Here is another picture of our meat market.

Here are some of our first employees of Dewig Meats.

Here is a picture of Dewigs early delivery service.

The second generation of Dewigs to run the plant. Bill (left) and Tom (right) bought the plant from their father in 1962. The brothers have seen the company continue to be a success.

After Bill Dewig retired in 1990, the business has been run by Tom. Many members of the family work at the plant. (Front Row: Darla (Dewig) Kiesel, Janet, Jade, Austin and Karen Dewig Second Row: Aaron Kiesel, Tom and Dean Dewig.)