Protein Problem Solver: Fulfilling a pledge to optimize efficiency
Wenneman Meat Co. installs growth-oriented processing solutions after losing plant to devastating 2011 fire.
Wenneman Meat Co. overcame a devastating plant fire in 2011 that forced them to completely rebuild their facility. The “failure is not an option” attitude of third-generation owners Brad Schmitz and Paul Otten practically ordained that Wenneman would come back better and stronger.
Wenneman — which is located in St. Libory, Ill., southeast of St. Louis, Mo. — sells a wide array of premium-quality meats and seafood to hundreds of restaurants and supermarkets in surrounding states. In addition, the company serves hometown customers through its classic, 85-year-old butcher shop. The goal for equipping the new plant was optimal efficiency in every aspect, to support not only the thriving regional business, but new growth foreseen by the aggressive management team.