Mitchell, SD: Performance Pet Products, a division of Farmers Union Industries, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on October 16th at 10:00 am at Performance Pet Products in Mitchell, South Dakota for the new expansion that will improve operations by creating added capacity, efficiencies and new capabilities for pet food manufacturing.
The project will expand our current facility by an additional 150,000 square feet. The expansion will provide capacity for increased processing as well as space for new state-of-the-art equipment. This new facility will add innovation to the market place and provide new capabilities to help our customers grow. Our expansion will be able to significantly reduce the use of key natural resources and reduce their overall environmental impact. With this growth, Performance Pet Products will be positioned continually to provide for the increasing demand for our customers’ premium pet food products.
“Today we have a great plan for growth and a great location in Mitchell, South Dakota,” said Dan Hildebrandt, Chief Executive Officer. The level of support from the Mitchell community as well as the state of South Dakota shows their commitment to the economic development for the region.
To view the live stream of the construction progress, click here.
About Performance Pet Products
This isn’t a dream, this is how you make pet food. Performance Pet is home to the innovators and formulators who turn the desire for leaner, tastier, healthier or otherwise better pet food into an actual product on the shelves. Additionally, they stay on top of their clients’ processes, expertly handling inventory management, forecasting and any question they get. Everything they do is custom made for every customer, and they’re the only canner to do so.
About Farmers Union Industries
Farmers Union Industries (FUI) is a premier provider of specialized agricultural products, providing superior value and services to our members and customers. Current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Pet Care Systems, Performance Pet Products and Redwood Farms Meat Processors. For more information, visit www.fuillc.com.
