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Martin Promoted to Engineering Manager For Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Todd Martin has been promoted to Engineering Manager for Chore-Time, according to Tina Streit, Vice President and General Manager for the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new position, Martin will work with product management to guarantee current projects are... more

Landwerlen Promoted to Senior Production Planner For Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Ashley Landwerlen has been promoted to Senior Production Planner for Chore-Time, according to Jo Coverstone, Supply Chain Manager for the CTB, Inc. business unit. In her new position, Landwerlen will lead production planning for ventilation, oversee system and... more

Zgodzinski Promoted to Plant Manager For Chore-Time's Poland Facility

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Piotr Zgodziński has been promoted to Plant Manager of the Strykowo, Poland, facility for Chore-Time Europe B.V., according to Tina Streit, Vice President and General Manager of the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new position, Zgodziński will lead logistics... more

Tom Promoted to Latin America Regional Sales Manager For Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Kenneth Tom has been promoted to Latin American Regional Sales Manager for Chore-Time, according to Brent Escoe, Latin America Sales Manager of the CTB, Inc. business unit. Tom will now be responsible for collaborating, planning, and executing sales strategies with... more

Escoe Named Chore-Time Latin America Sales Manager

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Brent Escoe has been named Latin America Sales Manager for Chore-Time, according to Tina Streit, Vice President and General Manager for the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new position, Escoe will be responsible for overseeing Chore-Time product sales and technical... more

Zitman Named Plant Manager For Chore-Time's Netherlands Facility

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Frank Zitman has been named Plant Manager for Chore-Time Europe’s Ede, Netherlands facility, according to Tina Streit, Vice President and General Manager of the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new position, Zitman will be responsible for overseeing the... more

Shields Promoted to Engineering Technician Manager for Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Jeff Shields has been promoted to Engineering Technician Manager for Chore-Time, according to Mike Orgill, Engineering Manager of the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new position, Shields will lead a group of draftsmen, lab techs and manual writers to help achieve... more

Jo Coverstone Named Supply Chain Manager for Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Jo Coverstone has been named Supply Chain Manager for Chore-Time, according to Tina Streit, Vice President and General Manager of the CTB, Inc. business unit. In her new position, Coverstone will lead a team of production planners and buyers to help achieve the... more

Wills Promoted to Senior Product Engineer for Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Grant Wills has been promoted to Senior Product Engineer for Chore-Time, according to Mike Orgill, Engineering Manager for the CTB, Inc. business unit. His new responsibilities in the Chore-Time egg production systems product line include designing, developing and... more

Chore-Time Adds Geesaman As Associate Product Engineer

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Emily Geesaman has been hired as Associate Product Engineer for Chore-Time, according to Mike Orgill, Engineering Manager for the CTB, Inc. business unit. In her new position, Geesaman will focus on product design and development. In addition to creating and... more

Klase Promoted to Division Finance Manager for Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Justin Klase has been promoted to Division Finance Manager for Chore-Time, according to Tina Streit, Vice President and General Manager of the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new position, Klase will manage Chore-Time’s accounting and provide timely reporting.... more

Sales Named Customer Service Manager for Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Drexel Sales has been named Customer Service Manager for Chore-Time, according to Tina Streit, Vice President and General Manager of the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new position, Sales will guide all functions of Chore-Time’s customer service department.... more

Winter Named Design Engineer for Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Grant Winter has been named Product Design Engineer for Chore-Time, according to Mike Orgill, Engineering Manager for the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new role, Winter will help design, develop and create innovative poultry components and equipment to meet... more

Chore-Time Hires Marshall as Product Design Engineer

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time has named Collin Marshall as Product Design Engineer, according to Mike Orgill, Engineering Manager for the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new role, Marshall will help enhance existing products and develop new components for poultry and egg production to... more

Streit Promoted to Vice President and General Manager for Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Tina Streit has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager for Chore-Time, according to Victor A. Mancinelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for CTB, Inc. In her new position, Streit will be responsible for overall global management, including... more

Rumer Named Technical Service Representative for Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Brandon Rumer has been named Technical Service Representative for Chore-Time, according to Gary Byrd, Technical Service Manager for the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new role, Rumer will provide technical support and assistance to the company’s poultry and... more

Morehouse Promoted to Product Manager for Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Daniel Morehouse has been promoted to Product Manager for Chore-Time, according to Mindy Brooks, Global Marketing Director for the CTB Inc. business unit. Morehouse will oversee Chore-Time’s broiler products in his new position. Prior to his promotion,... more

Gee Named Regional Sales Manager for Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Brad Gee has been named Regional Sales Manager for Chore-Time, according to Kevin Alger, North American Sales Manager of the CTB, Inc. business unit. Gee will cover Chore-Time’s northeast U.S. territory in this position. Prior to his employment with CTB, Gee... more

Chore-Time’s New Direct-Drive Endura® Fans Offer Low Maintenance, Superior Efficiency

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time has introduced direct-drive models of its innovative ENDURA® Fan. The new 57-inch (145-cm) direct-drive fans meet grower requests for low maintenance, while maximizing energy efficiency through variable-speed capabilities. Low MaintenanceWith no... more

Orgill Promoted to Engineering Manager for Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Michael Orgill has been promoted to Engineering Manager for Chore-Time, according to Jeff Miller, Vice President and General Manager of the CTB Inc. business unit. Orgill’s new duties include leading a team of engineers and support staff responsible for... more

Upgraded CHORE-TRONICS® 3 Controller Improves Bird Comfort and Health

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time has updated its CHORE-TRONICS® 3 Controller with features to help poultry producers optimize productivity. The most significant upgrades focus on automatically adjusting the environment of poultry houses to enhance bird comfort and health. These... more

Chore-Time KONAVI® Poult Feeder Gives Turkeys a Strong Start

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — The KONAVI® Poult Feeding System has a unique open-style design with a green center cone that makes feed highly visible and helps attract young birds. The sloped sides of the cone also keep turkeys from getting inside the pan and soiling the feed. The KONAVI... more

Chore-Time’s Omniflux Air Inlet Adjusts Air Speed And Direction Independently

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time introduces the Omniflux Air Inlet, which provides independent control over both air speed and direction. This gives operators more control over the air flow in their houses than was previously possible. Traditional inlets are designed to be most efficient... more

Chore-Time Offers Radiant Tube Heaters for Poultry Houses

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time has partnered with Heatstar AG to offer JET™ Radiant Tube Heaters and COMFORTER™ Radiant Tube Heaters for superior heating efficiency and improved bird performance in poultry houses. Now available in the U.S. and Canada, the low-intensity... more

Alger Named Sales Manager, U.S. and Canada For Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Kevin Alger has been promoted to Sales Manager for Chore-Time for the United States and Canada, according to Jeff Miller, Vice President and General Manager for the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new role, Alger will be responsible for leading Chore-Time’s... more

Engel Promoted to Chore-Time Europe Operations Director

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Herman Engel has been promoted to Operations Director for Chore-Time Europe, according to Jeff Miller, Vice President and General Manager for CTB, Inc.’s Chore-Time Group business unit. In his new position, Engel will be responsible for driving a culture of... more

Janssen Named Chore-Time Europe Sales Director

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Paul Janssen has been named Sales Director for Chore-Time Europe, according to Jeff Miller, Vice President and General Manager for CTB, Inc.’s Chore-Time Group business unit. In his new position, Janssen will be responsible for overseeing Chore-Time and Volito... more

Etulain Named Chore-Time Asia Sales Manager

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Daniel Etulain has been named Asia Sales Manager for Chore-Time, according to Jeff Miller, Vice President and General Manager for the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new position, Etulain will be responsible for overseeing Chore-Time product sales for the Asia... more

Chore-Time Statement on Hurricane Florence

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. – The following is a statement from Jeff Miller, Vice President and General Manager of Chore-Time: “On behalf of Chore-Time, our thoughts go out to all of those affected by Hurricane Florence. We know that many of our partners in the path of this storm have... more

Brooks Named Global Marketing Director for Chore-Time

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Mindy Brooks has joined Chore-Time as the Global Marketing Director, according to Jeff Miller, Vice President and General Manager for the CTB, Inc. division. In her new role, Brooks will be responsible to enhance the Chore-Time global brand position by partnering... more

Chore-Time Reinvents Its E-Z START® Feeder for Improved Bird Access to Feed

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time has reinvented its E-Z START® Feeder with new outlet drop tubes that stow completely out of the way when not in use. This innovation helps get birds off to a good start and maximizes productivity by allowing growing birds unobstructed access to all... more

Harville Named Plant Manager for Chore-Time’s Decatur (AL) Facility

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Jeff Harville has been named Plant Manager for Chore-Time’s manufacturing facility located in Decatur, Alabama, according to Mike Mukensturm, Operations Manager of CTB’s Chore‐Time Group (CTG) business unit. Harville will be responsible for the overall... more

Christenson Named Controls Product Manager

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Bob Christenson has been named the Product Manager for Controls for Chore-Time, according to Jim Kraft, Engineering Manager for the CTB, Inc. business unit.  As product manager, Christenson will oversee development of Chore-Time's CHORE-TRONICS® line of... more

Chore-Time Offers Volution Rearing Systems for Cage-Free Egg Production Operations

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time (www.choretime.com) now offers the Volution Rearing System as part of its acquisition of the Volito Group, a Netherlands-based designer and manufacturer of cage-free egg production systems. The Volution System boasts lower labor needs than competitive... more

Chore-Time Offers Vike Aviary Systems For Cage-Free Layers

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time now offers Vike Aviary Systems as part of its acquisition of the Volito Group, a Netherlands-based designer and manufacturer of cage-free egg production systems. These aviary systems are proven to provide outstanding results with multiple configurations... more

Chore-Time Introduces Valego Nest Systems For Layers

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time introduces its Valego Nest Systems, available as floor nests and as integrated nests in Chore-Time® Aviary Systems. The nests’ proven product design is now offered from Chore-Time through its acquisition of the Volito Group, a Netherlands-based... more

Luttels Named Chore-Time Layer Product Manager

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Frank Luttels has been named Layer Product Manager for Chore-Time, according to Dave Laurenz, Global Director of Marketing for the CTB, Inc. business unit. In his new position, Luttels will be responsible for managing product lines, developing marketing plans, and... more

Chore-Time KONAVI® Broiler Feeder Lets Beaks In, But Keeps Feet Out

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — The KONAVI® Feeding System features an open-style pan design that is lower to the floor and provides easier access for birds to eat from day one. In spite of the low pan height, the feeder’s patented design deters birds from getting inside the pan and... more

Chore-Time Adds Features to the Chore-Tronics® 3 Controller

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — The recently updated CHORE-TRONICS® 3 Controller provides operators with new ways to monitor and manage productivity in their poultry houses. Enhanced features include control of drinker line water columns, zoned sprinklers and multiple variable-speed fans.... more

Chore-Time Adds Mobile App for Chore-Tronics® 3 Controller

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time has launched a new Mobile App that lets poultry managers monitor and control their poultry house systems using their mobile phone or device.Growers can interact with their CHORE-TRONICS® 3 System remotely using a mobile server and an Android™ or... more

CTB Acquires Netherlands-Based Cage-Free Hen Housing Manufacturer Volito

MILFORD, Ind., U.S.A., November 8, 2016 – CTB, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the Volito Group B.V., a designer and manufacturer of cage-free layer housing systems. The company has three locations in the Netherlands, including its headquarters in Veenendaal and manufacturing plants... more

Chore-Time Launches New Website

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time has launched a new website at www.choretime.com. The redesign was undertaken to better serve Chore-Time’s customers through improved website functionality, navigation and multilingual capabilities.Featuring responsive design, the new Chore-Time... more

New Chore-Time Revolution® Floor Flood Feeder Combines Simplicity, Performance and Efficiency

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Building on the success of its REVOLUTION® Broiler Feeding System, Chore-Time recently introduced a floor flood feeder model with many of the advanced features found on its premium feeders. The Chore-Time REVOLUTION Floor Flood Feeder lets you add more comfort,... more

Chore-Time's Liberty® Open-Grill Broiler Feeder Offers an Open Approach to Feeding Broilers

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time's LIBERTY® Broiler Feeder’s open grill provides easy access to feed for broilers of all ages and weights.  With just four grill struts, the LIBERTY Feeder features openings in the top of the grill to deliver light and air to birds while... more

Chore-Time Hosts Global Distributor Awards Event

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time, a division of CTB, Inc., held its annual distributor reception and awards presentation on January 25, 2016.  The event was held at Ventanas overlooking downtown Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. Chore-Time distributors from around the world attended the... more

Chore-Time Holds Ribbon Cutting for 45,000-Square-Foot Plant Expansion

MILFORD, Ind., U.S.A. — On Friday, October 30, 2015, Chore-Time celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of its $7.1 million building expansion. Milford and county officials who helped cut the ribbon included Milford Town Council members Bob Cockburn and Doug Ruch,... more

Chore-Time Purchases CUBO™ Product Line Assets from CGM

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time, a division of CTB, Inc., today announced that it has purchased the intellectual property, including all manufacturing and marketing rights, associated with the CUBO™ Line of air destratifying and heating systems from CGM S.R.L. of Cuneo,... more

Poultry Specialties Open House

Poultry Specialties, an authorized independent Chore-Time distributor serving Virginia and West Virginia, recently hosted an open house attended by over 200 customers at the distributorship's new 32,400 square foot facility located in Broadway, Virginia, U.S.A. Poultry Specialties offers turn-key... more

Chore-Time Europe Holds Distributor Meeting in Portugal

PANNINGEN, Netherlands — Chore-Time Europe B.V., part of CTB’s Chore-Time Group, hosted a regional sales meeting in Viseu, Portugal in May 2015 for European distributors of its poultry and egg production systems.  Participants included 40 distributor personnel from 19 different... more

Chore-Time Holds Global Sales and Service Meeting

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Chore-Time, a division of CTB, Inc., hosted a global sales and technical service training meeting in November at its headquarters in Milford, Indiana, U.S.A.  The group included 38 professionals from the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and... more

Chore-Time Initiates Expansion Project

MILFORD, Ind., U.S.A. –— CTB, Inc.’'s Chore-Time Group division announced today its plans to expand its manufacturing operations at its headquarters in Milford, Indiana.  Chore-Time will invest $7.11 million to construct and equip a 45,000-square-foot (4,180-square-meter) addition to... more

Chore-Time Holds Sales Meeting for Asian Distributors

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. – Chore-Time hosted a regional sales meeting in Bali, Indonesia, in June for Asian distributors of its poultry and egg production systems. In attendance were 44 people, representing 14 distributorships from 11 different countries. A variety of topics were addressed... more

Chore-Time's ENDURA® Fan Offers Energy Efficiency, Corrosion Resistance

MILFORD, Indiana, USA - Chore-Time introduces its high-performance ENDURA® fan. Featuring a long glass fiber composite shroud for durability and corrosion resistance, the patented with additional patents pending fan produces 27,100 CFM and 23 CFM/Watt performance at a static pressure of 0.10... more

CTB Completes Purchase of Meyn

MILFORD, Ind., U.S.A. – CTB, Inc. (www.ctbinc.com) finalized its acquisition of Meyn Holding B.V., the parent company of Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V. (www.meyn.com), based in Oostzaan, the Netherlands.  Meyn is a leading designer and manufacturer of poultry processing systems and... more

CTB Celebrates 60 Years

MILFORD, Ind., U.S.A., July 24, 2012 — A group of more than 600 Milford-based employees and many retired employees gathered on July 17, 2012, at CTB’s Conference Center in Milford, Indiana, to celebrate the Company’s 60th anniversary.  CTB (www.ctbinc.com) was founded as... more

Unique Chore-Time Nipple Drinker Provides Flow Rates Matching Bird Drinking Habits

MILFORD, Indiana, USA - Chore-Time's unique RELIA-FLOW® Nipple Drinker has been designed for a reliable, university-confirmed flow rate consistent with the way birds actually drink. The resulting nipple drinker helps poultry producers provide an optimum water flow rate to their birds to meet... more

Chore-Time Simplifies Drinker System Management with Its Updated PDS Control

MILFORD, Indiana, USA - Chore-Time offers poultry producers convenient control of the water pressure levels in all nipple drinker lines in the house with its updated PDS™ Controls.  With Chore-Time's PDS (Pneumatic Drinking System) Controls, users can change the pressure in all lines in the... more

Chore-Time's LIBERTY® Poult Feeder Maximizes Feed Visibility and Access While Minimizing Feed Waste

MILFORD, Indiana, USA - Chore-Time has announced the release of its LIBERTY® Feeder for poults and for turkey hens up to 12 weeks of age. Bird Positioning Ring Chore-Time's LIBERTY® Feeder features a green feed cone with an incorporated Bird Positioning Ring to encourage birds to eat from... more

Chore-Time's ADVANTI-FLOW® Nipple Drinker for Poults Features a Unique Drinker Disc and Dual Catch Cups

MILFORD, Indiana, USA - Turkey producers can give their turkey poults a great start with Chore-Time's ADVANTI-FLOW® Nipple Drinker.  The nipple drinker's uniquely designed discs attract poults to the drinkers and direct water as birds drink.  Dual catch cups under the discs help... more

Chore-Time Announces Chore-Tronics® Feeder Line Run-Time Monitor

MILFORD, Indiana, USA - Chore-Time has introduced a Run-Time Monitor for poultry feeder lines.  Part of Chore-Time’s CHORE-TRONICS® line of controls and software, the Monitor can be connected to every feeder line in a poultry house to track daily run time per line.  Each Monitor... more

Chore-Time's Tunnel Doors Provide Better In-House Air Mixing and Promote Energy Savings

MILFORD, Indiana, USA - Chore-Time’s new Tunnel Doors offer poultry producers improved in-house air mixing and potential energy savings for tunnel ventilation systems. The innovative tunnel doors produce a cyclonic air movement that shoots air upwards and then swirls it down and around from... more

Ethernet Local Talk (ELT) Interface from Chore-Time

Gives Users with Internet Access the Ability to Manage and Control House Operations from Anywhere in the World MILFORD, Indiana, USA - Chore-Time’s CHORE-TRONICS® Ethernet Local Talk (ELT) Interface converts information from CHORE-TRONICS® 2 Controls into a web-friendly format for viewing... more

Chore-Time® Air Speed Meters Help Measure Air Flow During Tunnel Ventilation

Did you know Chore-Time has an Air Speed Meter that can help you to verify tunnel fan performance by dependably measuring air flow? Working together with your CHORE-TRONICS® 2 Control, the air speed meter measures air flow over 125 feet per minute and can help assure that minimum airspeed is... more

CHORE-TRONICS® 2 Breeder Control Makes Breeder Management Easier

MILFORD, Indiana USA - Designed specifically for pullet and breeder applications, Chore-Time’s CHORE-TRONICS® 2 Breeder Edition Control makes breeder management easier with advanced features for whole house and egg room control. The CHORE-TRONICS® 2 Breeder Edition Control includes... more

Chore-Time's CHORE-TRONICS® “Retro Box” Makes Upgrading House Controls Easy and Less Costly

MILFORD, Indiana USA - Chore-Time's “Retro Box” is designed for retrofitting an existing CHORE-TRONICS® Control to add expanded features and the capabilities of the newer generation CHORE-TRONICS® 2 Controls. The Retro Box converts CHORE-TRONICS Model 32 or 40 Controls to the... more

Chore-Time's Modular Manure Belt Cage System Offers PEACE OF MIND® Bird Environment

MILFORD, Indiana, USA - Chore-Time's Modular Manure Belt Cage System offers egg producers the outstanding production performance they expect from Chore-Time, plus greater shipping simplicity, easier assembly and repair, and improved egg roll-out - all in an economical cage system designed for long... more