City Changed After Sinclair Visit in 1671 Cedar Rapids
An 1871 Cedar Rapids visit by Thomas M. Sinclair spurred the rapid growth of a major pork packing plant. The Cedar Rapids facility, established with 16 acres, slaughtered over 15 thousand hogs that first year and expanded to become a leading export operation. The business evolved through family ties, reorganization, and later mergers, facing declines in export demand by the early 1900s and eventual operation under Wilson and Co., Inc. by 1935. The plant’s aging buildings are being replaced as expansion continues aims to boost future service and growth.
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Economic impact of Wilson-Sinclair Cedar Rapids plant
The Wilson-Sinclair Cedar Rapids plant sustains Cedar Rapids and Linn County economy with livestock slaughter, payroll over 20 million dollars, and 2,400 local workers. In 1971 the plant will slaughter 1.5 million hogs, 200 thousand cattle, 175 thousand sheep and pay more than 150 million dollars for livestock. Exports reach 20 million pounds of beef and pork to foreign markets. The plant serves a Midwest and Northeast market with over 510 million pounds of fresh meats and 125 million pounds processed meats produced last year. Long-service workers include many second and third generation staff with 108 workers 5 to 15 years, 147 28 to 35 years, and 17 more than 35 years.
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Paul Wren Named Cedar Rapids Plant Manager in 1965
Paul Wren was named manager of the Cedar Rapids plant in October 1965 succeeding Henry S. Amajong who moved to Wilsort as vice president. Wren began with the company in 1934 at the Oklahoma City plant and has held key roles at headquarters and other units. He served as provision manager at the Omaha and Memphis plants and was transferred to Cedar Rapids in 1959. In 1964 he became administrative assistant to Amalong before his promotion.
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Cedar Rapids Plant Shaped Leadership Within Wilson Sinclair
The Cedar Rapids plant has long served as a training ground for company leaders. Ilenry Amalong rose from administrative assistant in 1988 to plant manager 1959 1965, while Cedar Rapids native George Zachar became a company vice president and director. Other Wilson Sinclair executives with ties to Cedar Rapids include Richard Smith Ronald Lash and several division heads at headquarters in Chicago. The plant’s alumni occupy key roles across Wilson Sinclair’s operations, underscoring the facility’s historic importance to the firm and its growth in the region.
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