This circa 1920s in-field peanut processor has been replaced by our industry-leading technologies.
Our
proud tradition as a
customer-based supplier
dates back four generations.
| Year | Event(s) |
| 1902 | Edgar James Cox establishes complete farm supply business in Clarkton, NC, selling "everything from mules to groceries." |
| 1942 | Nathan Cox, Sr., joins business. Commissioned by planters to purchase peanut stock throughout NC and SC. |
| 1974 | Nathan Cox, Jr., joins business (third generation). |
| 1976-1980 | E. J. Cox Company increases peanut stock position; sells to shellers and roasters (from raw materials to finished goods). |
| 1986 | E. J. Cox Company purchases Sachs Peanuts; moves facility to Clarkton, NC. |
| 1992 | First In-shell peanut company to install 100% automated continuous flow salting system. |
| 1993 | Rotary dryer installed (superior quality). |
| 1999 | Sam Cox enters business (fourth generation). |
| 2003 | Government eliminates Peanut Growing allotments. Growing shifts south to NC and SC. |
| Today | Sachs Peanuts continues as an In-shell peanut leader by providing solutions to our customers. |
