Wilson and Sinclair Named Prominent in Meat Industry
The piece profiles Henry Amalong who named the new Wilson-Sinclair subsidiary, honoring Thomas Wilson 1868 1953 and Thomas Sinclair 1842 ? for their leadership. It recalls Wilson rise from junior clerk to president and founder roles in industry groups, and Sinclair’s Belfast to New York packing career shaping U S operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson and Sinclair
Wilson-Sinclair
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway
Chicago
Morris & Co
Thomas
Wilson
Sulzberger and Sons
Thomas Wilson
Sulzberger
Morris
Thomas Sinclair
Cedar Rapids
Belfast
J & T Sinclair Company
U. S
New York City
Wilson Reorganized into Five Subsidiaries in 1969
Wilson and Co. reorganized in 1969 into five subsidiary companies and a holding parent, to boost flexibility and growth. On Jan 18, 1970 shareholders approved the plan, creating Wilson-Sinclair, Wilson-Certified Foods, Wilson Beef and Lamb, Wilson Laurel Farms, and Wilson Agri-Business Enterprises, each with independent management and markets. The parent offers services, aiding faster decisions and closer plant supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson and Co., Inc
Oklahoma City
Wilson-Sinclair Co
American ‘Stock Exchanges
Chicago
Wilson - Certified Foods, Inc
Wilson-Sinclair’s. Wilson Beef and Lamb Co
Denver
Wilson Laurel Farms, Inc
Federalsburg
Wilson Agri-Business Enterprises, Inc
Wilson-Sinclair Firm Guided by 10 Directors
Wilson-Sinclair is led by ten directors with three officers among them Henry Amalong Burdette Breidenstein and George Zachar. Other directors include Roy V Edwards Harry D Barger James E Coquillette Dr Leonard J Haverkamp John B Kilgore Louis R Simpson and Vincent P Cotter with roles across Wilson & Co Inc and its meat and food products divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson-Sinclair
Henry Amalong
Burdette Breidenstein
George Zachar
Wilson- Sinclair
Roy. V. Edwards
Wilson & Co., Inc
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State University
Chicago
Processed Meats Group
Edwards
Wilson& Co., Inc
Wilson Meat and Food Products
Ed Coe
Leonard J. Haverkamp
Wilson & Co
University of Iowa Law School
Company Buys Retail Market In 1882 Move To New Brick Building
A plant acquired a retail market located in a brown frame building on Third avenue between Second and Third streets. In 1882 the market moved to a new brick building at the corner of Third avenue and First street.
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Third Avenue
Second
Third Streets
First Street
400 Workers at T. M. Sinclair Plant in Cedar Rapids 1878
In 1878 the T. M. Sinclair plant in Cedar Rapids employed about 400 men, reflecting steady industrial activity in the period.
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T. M. Sinclair
Cedar Rapids
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Amalong
Horatio Alger
London
Ontario
Canada
American Meat Institute
National Livestock and Meat Board
John Sinclair Co
Stones Truck Service, Inc
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
THE
Kacena CO
Second Ave
S.E
6Th Street
Stice
Justice
100 Years of Quality & Progress
B. G. Brecke, Inc
Sinclair
Veal
Harper and McIntire Co
6Th Avenue
L Street
P.O
Iowa
Vincent P. Cotter
Wilson ‘Sporting Goods
Boston
Sanitary Farm Dairies
Wilson Sinclair Co
Cedar Rapids Block CO
12Th Ave
S.W
Wilsonz Sinclair
27Th Street
7Th Avenue
Marion, Iowa
Happy
Refrigeration Equipment Company, Inc
4Th Avenue
Best
Sherwin-Williams
Hoerner Waldorf
Keokuk, Iowa
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