2025 Ohio
Facility
Official Ground breaking for the Melhorn site in Van Wert Ohio!
2017 Ohio Expansion
We are expanding into Ohio with new indoor storage and truck wash capabilities. By 2026, our Van Wert facility will be fully operational, providing dedicated space to clean our equipment and uphold our state-of-the-art biosecurity protocols.
2015 Company Acquisition
Astin Melhorn purchases the company.
2012 Spent Fowl Marketing
The company began marketing spent fowl for customers and began to establish roots in Ohio to further serve customers.
2008 New Leadership
Astin Melhorn joined the company full-time as COO, bringing a lifetime of hands on experience and a new strategic vision while maintaining the company’s core values.
1984 New Headquarters
The company moved to its current headquarters on Main Street in Mount Joy, allowing for the expansion of our fleet and full-time service teams.
1960 Industry Growth
As the industry grew, John established the company’s first professional poultry catching crews. In 1965, he purchased his first truck to begin hauling live poultry.
1957–1958 Foundation
After serving in the US Navy, John Melhorn began selling chicks for Dekalb. To support the business, he built his first pullet house in Mount Joy, PA, and integrated breeder and hatchery operations.