Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Holstein Manufacturing
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This December 9, 2025 release says Chair Ernst of the Senate Small Business Committee announced Holstein Manufacturing of Ida County as the Small Business of the Week. It says Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties throughout the 119th Congress. The release says Bruce Schmidt founded the company in 1976 on a family farm outside Holstein, Iowa, and that it grew from a homemade hog cooker built for a local fundraiser into a manufacturer of grills, cookers, fryers, corn roasters, stock trailers and animal feeding equipment. It says the company is now led by Darrin Schmidt.
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“Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Holstein Manufacturing.”
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Title: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Holstein Manufacturing Date: 2025-12-09 Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Holstein Manufacturing December 9, 2025 Throughout this Congress, Chair 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), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Holstein Manufacturing of Ida County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. “Holstein Manufacturing has grilled the competition with its craftsmanship and always meatsthe community where they are needed,” said Chair Ernst. “Today, under Darrin Schmidt’s leadership, the company continues to roast the standard for what local businesses can achieve, all while cooking up solutions for customers across the country and around the world.” Founded in 1976 by Bruce Schmidt on a family farm outside Holstein, Iowa, Holstein Manufacturing has grown from a homemade hog cooker built for a local fundraiser into a respected manufacturer of grills, chicken and rib cookers, deep fat fryers, corn roasters, stock trailers, animal feeding equipment, and more. Now led by Darrin Schmidt, the company continues to build on that legacy. Each product is designed with durability, precision, and customer needs in mind. Even with an international reach, Holstein Manufacturing remains deeply connected to its hometown. From supporting 4-H and Future Farmers of America to active involvement with Ida County Economic Development and the Holstein Chamber of Commerce, the company continues to invest in the place that sparked its success. Holstein Manufacturing proves that when craftsmanship meets creativity, growth can benefit customers everywhere while strengthening the community at home. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ### Permalink: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2025/12/ernst-names-small-business-of-the-week-holstein-manufacturing
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