Excel And Taylor Join Together To Support Community Projects
For Immediate Release: February 25, 2002
Contact: Mark Klein 952-742-6211
WYALUSING, PENN., FEB. 25, 2002 - Excel Corporation and Taylor Companies pledged their support to Wyalusing by making two significant contributions to the community.
Excel today completed its acquisition of Taylor Packing Co. Inc., Taylor By-Products, Inc. and related companies.
The two companies pledged $100,000 to the Lower Wyalusing Creek Stabilization Project and $20,000 to the Wyalusing Little League Association. In addition, $2,500 will be donated to the Wyalusing High School science department for water education as part of Excel's Water Matters program.
Funds for the Lower Wyalusing Creek Stabilization Project will be used to help restore parts of the Wyalusing Creek Watershed and build a nature park surrounding the creek. The gift to the Wyalusing Little League Association will help build five new ball fields.
"Taylor is a well-respected business that has been in Wyalusing since the 1940s, and we want to continue its tradition of community involvement," said Bill Buckner, president of Excel. "As a company, we judge ourselves above the bottom line. Wherever we are located, we strive to be valued members of the community.
Based in Wichita, Excel is a leader in providing innovative meat solutions to customers and consumers. The company has about 20,000 employees worldwide and 21 production facilities in the United States, Canada and Australia. Among its leading brands are Sterling Silver, AngusPride, Northridge Farms and Tender Choice. Excel's website is www.excelmeats.com . Excel is a subsidiary of Minneapolis-based Cargill, Incorporated.
The Taylor Companies have 1,100 employees at their beef processing facility in Wyalusing. They are a leading producer of premium wholesale beef products, including coarse ground and case-ready ground beef blends.