Governor Reynolds joined Michael Foods for grand opening

Norwalk, Iowa, Oct. 3, 2019 – Special guests, employees, and the public gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Michael Foods in Norwalk to kick off National Manufacturing Day. While the company already operates several facilities in Iowa, this is the first in the Des Moines metro area.

“We are excited to open our doors and officially join the Norwalk community,” said Mark Westphal, president, Michael Foods. “Our new neighbors have been great to work with throughout the development process. We chose Norwalk for its vibrant and energetic community as well as its proximity to our supply chain; no other location could match everything Norwalk has to offer.”

Attendees also heard from Governor Kim Reynolds and Norwalk Mayor Tom Phillips.

Each speaker highlighted the high-quality jobs Michael Foods is creating with their new facility. They also focused on the City of Norwalk’s continued efforts to foster a competitive business environment.

“It is a wonderful moment when national manufacturers select Iowa to grow,” Governor Kim Reynolds said. “Our state continues to draw prominent businesses because of our top-rated workforce and unmatched quality of life. We are excited to celebrate National Manufacturing Day with Michael Foods’ new facility.”

The 150,000-square-foot facility, which processes eggs and precooked egg products, is anticipated to add 168 jobs to Norwalk within its first two years and is located at Iowa’s first Certified Industrial Site operating at full business capacity.

Michael Foods, a subsidiary of Post Holdings, is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. Their category leading brands and extensive distribution network deliver innovative food products and culinary solutions to foodservice distributors, food manufacturers and restaurants across the country.

National Manufacturing Day is held the first Friday in October to highlight the importance of manufacturing to the U.S. economy. This yearly celebration emphasizes the advances of modern manufacturing and is meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers.

About Michael Foods, Inc.

Michael Foods, a subsidiary of Post Holdings, is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. As a leader in foodservice and food ingredients, Michael Foods both produces and distributes an extensive portfolio of innovative egg and potato products along with a variety of specialty food offerings, including sausage, sausage gravy, macaroni and cheese and more. Our brands, Papetti’s®, Abbotsford Farms®, Simply Potatoes®, Owens® and Bob Evans®, are valued and recognized across the country. Through a series of business building platforms and a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network, Michael Foods also offers inspirational culinary and marketing solutions while delivering supply chain efficiencies and back-of-restaurant convenience and food safety. With manufacturing locations stretching from the northeast to the southwest, our company and employees are committed to supporting our communities and sustaining the farmland essential to our business. For more information, visit www.michaelfoods.com.