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rently houses one processing line, two packaging lines
and 14 smokehouse ovens.
The Janesville
plant houses 14
walk-through
smokehouse ovens
that feature individualized
control
systems for each
unit, which can
be accessed and
monitored from a
mobile device.
Timing is everything
Even though official plans were yet to be made to expand
production capacity at Phelps, by 2021, the company
began studying the possibility. This meant considering
all the options - building a new facility, further
expanding the existing plant, or another option that
management had yet to think of. It was around the same
time that Simmons Pet Food announced it would be
closing down its Siloam Springs, Ark., pet treat facility
in September 2021. This was the opportunity Phelps
was waiting for.
" We had every intention of expanding capacity, and
when Simmons announced plans to close down their
pet treat facility in September 2021, the timing could not
have been better for either of us, " Ruffolo said.
Phelps immediately made plans to acquire
Simmons' full fleet of treat manufacturing
equipment and started its expansion
soon after.
" Simmons was able to quickly
secure a buyer in Phelps, who
saw real value in their 9-year-old
equipment, and Phelps was able
to shorten our expansion lead
time by at least 18 to 24 months
with proven equipment, " Ruffolo
added. " The Simmons team has
We have made a series
of strategic investments in
people, production processes,
and product development
since 2018... "
Rick Ruffolo, Phelps Pet Products
been extremely collegial and collaborative throughout
the transition, and both parties expanded our respective
industry network through these positive relationships. "
During the time of the equipment purchase, Scott
Salmon, president of Simmons Pet Food said, " We are a
company of pet lovers, and as we move full speed ahead
growing the capacity of our core pet food business as announced
in 2021, we are pleased to know that Phelps Pet
Products will put this equipment to good use to expand
their pet treats capabilities. We are excited about their
potential as the industry continues to experience unprecedented
growth. "
Beyond the building
When expansion plans began, Phelps started its search
for a location to house its newest facility. The wish list
included proximity to the Rockford headquarters as well
Most of the equipment, including the ovens, in the Wisconsin
plant was acquired from Simmons Pet Food after the company
closed its Siloam Springs, Ark., pet treat facility.
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