Feedlogic
Corporation provides a unique combination of high-tech products
and services in the feed intensive hog production industry
and others. According to Perry Nelson, PALS sales representative,
approximately 12 million of the 61 million hogs raised in the
United States are raised within 200 miles of Willmar. He
said it is very near to the highest concentration of hog production
in the world, as well as a hu
"About a year
ago, we decided to move Feedlogic from the Pacific Northwest
to the Midwest to be closer to our customers,” said Drew
Ryder, Feedlogic Corporation founder and president. “We
visited several states but selected southwest Minnesota as
our new corporate home because of its skilled and hard-working
people, as well as the economic assistance provided by the
Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) and other financial
institutions.”
The Foundation awarded
a loan to Feedlogic Corporation associated with their relocation
to Willmar. The loan was awarded through SWIF’s
Revolving Loan Fund, which supports small business growth throughout
the 18-county southwest Minnesota region. Eligible businesses
must create and retain quality jobs by generating new wealth
and adding diversity to the regional economy.
Larry Erickson,
Feedlogic Corporation vice president, said to attract technology
businesses, communities must understand that they are different
than the traditional manufacturing and service businesses. Quality
information infrastructure like the internet, telecommunications
and library resources is especially key. He, is pleased
with Feedlogic’s new location. “We’re
here among like-minded people,” Erickson said.
“Our
new home at the MinnWest Technology Campus in Willmar provides
us with access to the information technology and engineering
resources we need to grow,” Ryder said. “We
look forward to helping make southwest Minnesota the preferred
place for technology professionals to live and work.” |
