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West Liberty Foods purchased the former Quantum Foods processing facilities in Bolingbrook, Ill. in the summer of 2014

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West Liberty Foods: A meat-processing jackpot

West Liberty Foods won the meat-processing lottery in 2014, when it purchased the former Quantum Foods facility in Bolingbrook, Ill. — a jackpot that already has paid dividends and has an aggressive growth plan in place.

Andy Hanacek

February 9, 2016

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In January 2016, a jackpot of historic proportions grabbed the attention of the nation — those who purchased Powerball tickets hoped the record $1.58 billion prize would land in their laps and change their fortunes.

West Liberty Foods purchases Quantum Foods assets

Industry News

June 24, 2014

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West Liberty Foods expects to start up meat processing operations at the Bolingbrook location within the next 30 days.

Auction set for assets of Quantum Foods

Industry News

June 19, 2014

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Assets include a 220,000-square-foot production facility, an 80,000-square-foot culinary facility, and a 250,000-square-foot cold-storage distribution center.

Quantum Foods completing sale process to ensure future stability

February 19, 2014

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Company initiates voluntary Chapter 11 protection to facilitate orderly process.

Quantum Foods announces executive appointments

June 21, 2013

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Quantum Foods LLC has appointed John Morrissey and Herman Brons to its executive leadership team.

Quantum Foods appoints Peter Brooks Brown as president

March 13, 2013

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Brown is a veteran of the food and meat industry, and he brings more than 25 years of experience to Quantum Foods.

A Chicago Meat Business Revival

The Second City’s second generation of meat businesses succeeds in the footsteps of the mega-processors that roamed the Stockyards.

Andy Hanacek

July 1, 2007

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In 1865, the Union Stock Yard and Transit Co. opened in Chicago, becoming a major industrial lifeline for Sandburg's "City of Big Shoulders" for much of the next century.