JBS
United Enters Agreement to Manufacture, Market and Distribute Lindner Feed and
Milling Company's Swine Show Feeds
SHERIDAN,
Ind., September 21, 2011 – JBS United and the Lindner Feed &
Milling Company have entered into an agreement for JBS United to be the
exclusive manufacturer, marketer and distributor of Lindner's Swine Show Feeds
in the Midwest and other regions not currently served by Lindner Feed &
Milling. The combined entity will co-brand Lindner's existing products and
operate as "Lindner-United".
In addition
to existing Lindner showpig feed products, this agreement also allows JBS United
and Lindner to collaborate on new products. Lindner's experience and success
providing products for showpigs, combined with JBS United's history of animal
nutrition research, is expected to lead to exciting new products.
Lindner –
United will offer the product line at existing JBS United locations and will be
actively pursuing dealers throughout the Midwest to distribute the product line.
Mr. Kade Hummel has also been hired to serve in the newly created role of Show
Feed Product Manager. Additionally, Mr. Jesse Heimer of Taylor, MO is working
with the company on behalf of Lindner to assist in the areas of marketing,
distribution and technical service for all products.
Regarding
the agreement and his new position, Hummel stated, "We are excited about
what this agreement means to both companies, as well as our customers. This is a
great opportunity to contribute to the youth livestock program. Together, we can
provide proven, superior quality, affordable show feeds to a large and growing,
market located throughout the United States."
For Dealer
inquiries and other product questions, Kade Hummel can be reached at (815)
419-7914 or kade.hummel@jbsunited.com.
About
JBS
United Since its founding in 1956, JBS United has been dedicated to providing
research-based solutions to enhance animal nutrition and livestock production
profitability. The company, and it's over 400 employees, provides various
products and services to dairy, swine, cattle, poultry and other animal
producers worldwide. For more information, visit the JBS United website at www.JBSunited.com.
About
Lindner Feed and Milling Company
The Lindner Feed and Milling Company is headquartered in the central Texas town
of Comfort, where it was founded in 1938. The company is a 4th generation,
family-owned business that provides high-quality feeds and ranching products, at
low prices, to farmers, ranchers, hunters and stock show participants. Lindner
is the market share leader for swine show feeds in the southwestern United
States. For more information, visit the Lindner website at www.LindnerFeed.com.
