Schippers Expands
Schippers Canada is now open at their new Lacombe location. Their thrilled to be in the expanded facilities, right along hiway 2. The new building is over 27 000 sq ft, with room to add on.
Nine staff members are on site to help you with all your supply needs. Schippers is also still hiring. As Joost Van Asten, operations manager stated, “we have value added products.”
Grand Opening will take place April 28th 1 – 4 pm.
• Product displays and demo’s
• Meet our whole Canadian team
• Refreshments
• Tour the office and warehouse
• Goody bags for the first 200 guests!
Thanks to Carien Dominicus for the tour of the new facility. •
Topigs Norsvin Adds to Team
Topigs Norsvin Canada announced recently that Trenton Schultz has joined its staff as Manitoba Business Development Representative, based out of the Winnipeg head office. In his new role, Trenton will be focused on business development in Manitoba and also assist in company logistics.
Trenton is a graduate from the Steinbach Regional Secondary School. Along with sales experience in Manitoba he also has several years of experience at genetic nucleus level production, being involved in many areas of pig breeding and production. “Trenton brings considerable, well rounded experience to the growing, dynamic Topigs Norsvin team and will be a great asset for us” said John Sawatzky, Sales Manager, Topigs Norsvin Canada.
“I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with Topigs Norsvin,” Trenton said. “I’m looking forward to further my career in sales as well as the logistics role. Manitoba has many quality producers and I am proud to be a part of this industry. I am excited for the future opportunities that lie ahead with Topigs Norsvin.” •
2017 Alberta Pork Election Results
Alberta Pork would like to congratulate and welcome two new gentlemen who filled the Director-at-Large positions.
Ruben Waldner from Parkland Colony near Nanton, AB along with Martin Waldner from Hartland Farming Co Ltd. Bashaw, AB.
Alberta Pork and our Board of Directors would like to recognize and thank directors Will Kingma and Marcel Rupert for their dedication and service on the board of directors for the past six years.
As a part of the communication strategy, Alberta Pork is happy to announce that Mr. Scott Archer is joining our team as the new Communication Projects Coordinator. In Scott’s return to Alberta Pork, he will be responsible for both producer and public communications. This will include such as ensuring brand consistency, key messaging, and coordination of communications within and outside of our organization. He will also help to develop more high quality communication pieces to improve messaging from Alberta Pork to pork producers, our industry partners, government, and the public. Scott looks forward to being a part of Alberta Pork team and its long-term strategic goal to better service our producers. •
Ketchum Manufacturing Sold To Employees
Claude Lalonde owner of Canadian based Ketchum Manufacturing has sold his interest in the private company to two existing employees. Kevin Dalrymple who headed up the Agricultural division and Jason Baker who headed up the Seafood and Grocery division. Combined they have 30 years of experience with the company. Ketchum Manufacturing has been in operation since 1913 and has been a active supplier to the agricultural industry worldwide. •
Jefo Recognized for Prestigious Designation
Jefo was honoured with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2017 Best Managed program recognizes the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $15 million demonstrating strategy, capability and commitment to achieve sustainable growth. “Best Managed companies deserve recognition for their entrepreneurial approach to excelling in an uncertain economic climate. They truly bring out the best in Canadian business leadership,”said Peter Brown, Partner, Deloitte and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program
From the beginning, Jefo has concentrated on innovation – understanding and contributing to the science, economics and practices of livestock production and management. Today, Jefo is a world leader and global partner in the field of feed additives, with its pioneering, cost-saving and efficient solutions, that also promote sustainable development. •
