Conklin Company provides service to more than 20,000 Conklin independent business owners throughout the United States. The company is a manufacturer and distributor of more than 130 various items that include agronomic, animal products, building products, consumer products, family care, telecommunications, lubrication and vehicle products. All products have either been developed within the company s research and development department, or have been developed at other institutions and brought to Conklin. In 1920, Harry Conklin created the company s first product: cleaners, petroleum conditioners and lubricant additives. Conklin is headquartered in Shakopee, Minn., and distributes its products through two centers in Shakopee and Columbus, Ohio.