IPPE International Production & Processing E : Eight IPE Exhibitors Recognized for Long-Term Exhibiting Tenure at 2017 IPPE

For Immediate Release International Production & Processing Expo

USPOULTRY Contact: Gwen Venable, 678.514.1971, [e-mail] AFIA Contact: Miranda McDaniel, 703.558.3579, [e-mail]

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Eight IPE Exhibitors Recognized for Long-Term Exhibiting Tenure at 2017 IPPE

ATLANTA, Ga. - Jan. 31, 2017 - U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) recognized eight companies that have been exhibiting for 50 or more years at the International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the 2017 International Production & Processing Expo. Jerry Moye, recently retired president, Cobb- Vantress, Siloam Springs, Ark., and newly elected USPOULTRY chairman, presented plaques to each company in acknowledgement of their long-term exhibiting tenure.

ChickMaster Incubator Company was recognized for 65 years of exhibiting at IPE. Morris & Associates and Kuhl Corporation were recognized for 60 years of exhibiting. Bright Coop, Inc., Pactiv and Marel Inc. were recognized for 55 years of exhibiting. ACME Engineering & Mfg. Corp. and Warren Manufacturing were recognized for 50 years of exhibiting.

"Your support of the International Poultry Expo has allowed the poultry industry to grow and advance, as we continue to invest show revenues back into the industry. We sincerely appreciate and thank you for your continued support," commented Moye.

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Photo Captions: ChickMaster Incubator Co. Receives Plaque for 65 Years of Exhibiting at IPE

Lou Sharp (right), vice president of North American Sales for ChickMaster Incubator Company, accepts the long-time exhibitor plaque from Jerry Moye, retired president, Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, Ark., and newly elected USPOULTRY chairman.

Morris & Associates Receives Plaque for 60 Years of Exhibiting at IPE

Bill Morris (right), CEO of Morris & Associates, accepts the long-time exhibitor plaque from Jerry Moye, retired president, Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, Ark., and newly elected USPOULTRY chairman.

Kuhl Corporation Receives Plaque for 60 Years of Exhibiting at IPE

Henry Kuhl (center), president of Kuhl Corporation, and family (Bryan Kuhl, Jeffry Kuhl, Kevin Kuhl, and Rick Kuhl), accepting the long-time exhibitor plaque from Jerry Moye, retired president, Cobb- Vantress, Siloam Springs, Ark., and newly elected USPOULTRY chairman.

Bright Coop, Inc. Receives Plaque for 55 Years of Exhibiting at IPE

Clem Russell (right), president of Bright Coop, Inc. accepts the long-time exhibitor plaque from Jerry Moye, retired president, Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, Ark., and newly elected USPOULTRY chairman.

Pactiv Receives Plaque for 55 Years of Exhibiting at IPE

(From left): Chris Collins, commercial director for food packaging; Daniel Phillips, sales director for food packaging, and Maria Santos, trade show coordinator, Pactiv, accepting the long-time exhibitor plaque from Jerry Moye, retired president, Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, Ark., and newly elected USPOULTRY chairman.

Marel, Inc. Receives Plaque for 55 Years of Exhibiting at IPE

Einar Einarsson (right), president of Marel Inc., accepts the long-time exhibitor plaque from Jerry Moye, retired president, Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, Ark., and newly elected USPOULTRY chairman.

ACME Engineering & Mfg. Corp. Receives Plaque for 50 Years of Exhibiting at IPE

Bobby Harris (left), director of agricultural and horticultural sales, accepts the long-time exhibitor plaque from Jerry Moye, retired president, Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, Ark., and newly elected USPOULTRY chairman.

Warren Manufacturing Inc. Receives Plaque for 50 Years of Exhibiting at IPE

Rachel Warren (right), vice president; accepting the long-time exhibitor plaque from Jerry Moye, retired president, Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, Ark., and newly elected USPOULTRY chairman.

ABOUT IPPE

The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

ABOUT AFIA

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal feed industry and its suppliers. AFIA also is the recognized leader on international industry developments. Member-companies are livestock feed and pet food manufacturers, integrators, pharmaceutical companies, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers and companies which supply other products, services and supplies to feed manufacturers.

ABOUT NAMI

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) is the leading voice for the meat and poultry industry.

Formed from the 2015 merger of the American Meat Institute (AMI) and North American Meat Association (NAMA), the Institute has a rich, century-long history and provides essential member services including legislative, regulatory, scientific, international and public affairs representation. NAMI's mission is to shape a public policy environment in which the meat and poultry industry can produce wholesome products safely, efficiently and profitably. Together, the Institute's members produce the vast majority of U.S. beef, pork, lamb and poultry and the equipment, ingredients and services needed for the highest quality products.

ABOUT USPOULTRY

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the all-feather organization representing the complete spectrum of today's poultry industry, whose mission is to progressively serve member companies through research, education, communication and technical assistance. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Ga.