Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Agri-Industrial Plastics Company
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A July 22, 2024 release says Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced her Small Business of the Week: Agri-Industrial Plastics Company of Jefferson County. The release says Dick Smith founded the company in Fairfield, Iowa, in 1978, and that it is a leader in industrial plastic blow molding. It says Smith stepped down as president after 37 years of running the company, when his daughter, Lori, took the reins. Ernst is quoted saying the company grew from specializing in baby pig feeders and farm drains to developing fuel tanks.
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“Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Agri-Industrial Plastics Company.”
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Title: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Agri-Industrial Plastics Company Date: 2024-07-22 Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Agri-Industrial Plastics Company July 22, 2024 Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Agri-Industrial Plastics Company of Jefferson County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. “For 46 years, Agri-Industrial Plastics Company has built upon founder Dick Smith’s unique experience and engineering perspective to support the agriculture community,” said Ranking Member Ernst. “By investing in technology, the company grew from specializing in baby pig feeders and farm drains to developing fuel tanks. The business works to equip the next generation by partnering with Iowa colleges and universities to provide students with training and professional skills. Through prioritizing technology and development, it’s evident Agri-Industrial Plastics Company is truly focused on the future.” In 1978, Dick Smith founded Agri-Industrial Plastics Company in Fairfield, Iowa. At its start, the company worked closely with trade leaders to enhance the plastic blow molding process. Over the years, Dick led the company to invest in technology capable of producing EPA-compliant fuel tanks. Today, Agri-Industrial Plastics is a leader in industrial plastic blow molding. After 37 years of running the company, Dick stepped down as president in 2015, when his daughter, Lori, took the reins. Stay tuned as Ranking Member Ernst recognizes more Iowa small businesses across the state with her Small Business of the Week award. ### Permalink: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2024/7/ernst-names-small-business-of-the-week-agri-industrial-plastics-company
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