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Names in the News

Ira James Holton, CEO of Hormel Foods from 1972-1981, died April 12 at age 92. Holton spent 36 years at Hormel, where he was president of the company from 1969 -1979.
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During his tenure at Hormel, Holton worked his way up from general counsel to chairman and CEO. Holton retired from Hormel in 1983, although he remained active in The Hormel Foundation for 25 years. Originally from CeShelton, Conn.-based Treif USA Inc. celebrated its 20th anniversary this past month and hosted a one-and-a-half day conference for its authorized North American-based partners. The fi rst day’s presentations were followed by a celebration dinner where awards were distributed to exemplary Treif partners. The following day’s festivities were held at the company’s new headquarters and showroom, where Treif technicians and staff conducted a variety of cutting and slicing demonstrations in its showroom. The event concluded with a farewell luncheon prepared by Guenter Becker, president of Treif USA.

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dar Rapids, Iowa, Holton

died at his home after a stay in St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Iowa. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced Richard Lobb was hired to serve as managing director for the Council for Biotechnology Information. Lobb most recently served as director of communications for the National Chicken Council. Ingredients Solutions Inc. is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. In 1992, Dr. Harris Bixler, better known as “Pete,” started the company with a simple philosophy and business strategy: Offer the customer more cost-effective carrageenans, consistent quality assurance, and technical support for their particular application. To better serve their customers, Nelson-Jameson Inc. will open a branch in Dumas, Texas. Operations will begin on May 1, 2012, and allow South Central food and beverage manufacturers to place a single order and receive plant supplies in a more-timely and cost efficient man-

ner. The new location features 8,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and office space. Rollstock Inc. has moved its headquarters to 5720 Brighton Avenue in Kansas City, Mo., just 10 miles from their previous location. The new facility increases the company’s overall square footage by 40 percent. Food Safety Net Services welcomes Jane Binzak as vice president of human resources. Binzak brings over 12 years of senior human resources leadership experience combined with more than 19 years of legal experience. Dixon, a manufacturer and supplier of hose fittings and accessories, announces the opening of the Dixon Innovation Center. The 12,000-sq.-ft. center, in Chestertown, Md., will be an integral resource for developing new products and solutions. The Center

is dedicated to Howard W. Goodall, founder of Dixon, and his son, Richard B. Goodall, who combined led the company from 1916 to 1994. Intelligrated announces the recent appointment of John Schmidt to the position of sales engineer for the company’s NJ-based eastern regional operations. Flavorseal announced the addition of Dr. Gus Eskamani as the director of corporate quality, safety and regulatory. John Blicha has been appointed to the position of marketing communications manager at Eriez, Erie, Pa. Blicha will oversee the company’s website and promotional activities including advertising, public relations, social media and trade show exhibitions. He comes to Eriez from Molded Fiber Glass Tray of Linesville, Pa., where he served as director of marketing. ■

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