For Immediate Release
International Poultry Expo
Tucker, Ga. – January 26, 2023

Contacts:Gwen Venable, 678.514.1971, gvenable@uspoultry.org, (USPOULTRY)
Victoria Broehm, 703.558.3579, vbroehm@afia.org, (AFIA)
Sarah Little, 202.587.4263, slittle@meatinstitute.org, (NAMI)

The 2023 IPPE has been a successful trade show with strong crowds, busy exhibitors and great energy evident throughout the trade show floor. This year, IPPE has approximately 28,000 attendees, 533,000 square feet of exhibit space and 1,180-plus exhibitors. Attendee numbers will be released after the registration database has been audited for duplications. Sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, American Feed Industry Association and the North American Meat Institute, IPPE is the world’s largest annual poultry and egg, meat and animal food industry event of its kind.

“We are really pleased with the enthusiasm displayed by this year’s attendees and exhibitors and their excitement in connecting with their colleagues from around the world. The attendee and exhibitor numbers and trade show floor continue to complement IPPE’s unparalleled education sessions, invaluable networking opportunities and extensive exhibits highlighting the latest innovative technology, equipment and services for our industries,” remarked the three organizations.

The large trade show floor remains the central attraction. Numerous companies are showcasing their new products at IPPE, with all phases of the animal food, meat, and poultry and egg industries represented, from live production and processing to further processing and packaging.

The comprehensive education program schedule complements the exhibits by informing industry management about the newest issues affecting the industries. The 2023 line-up includes more than 80 hours of education sessions, ranging from animal agriculture sustainability to biosecurity as it pertains to foreign animal disease, to facility inspection package training.

Other featured events include the International Poultry Scientific Forum, the Latin American Poultry Summit, Pet Food Conference, Foreign Material Prevention & Control Workshop, TECHTalks program, New Product Showcase and publisher-sponsored programs, all of which have been great contributions to the 2023 IPPE.

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About IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows – International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo – representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

About AFIA
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization’s membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry-manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

About NAMI
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) is the leading voice for the meat and poultry industry. Formed from the 2015 merger of the American Meat Institute (AMI) and North American Meat Association (NAMA), the Institute has a rich, century-long history and provides essential member services including legislative, regulatory, scientific, international and public affairs representation. NAMI’s mission is to shape a public policy environment in which the meat and poultry industry can produce wholesome products safely, efficiently and profitably. Together, the Institute’s members produce the vast majority of U.S. beef, pork, lamb and poultry and the equipment, ingredients and services needed for the highest quality products.

About USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the All Feather Association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.

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(IPPE) is the world’s largest annual poultry, meat, and feed industry event of its kind. All segments of each industry are represented, including feed milling, hatchery, live production, initial processing, further processing, marketing, and support activities.

25%

of the 32,000+ attendees are
visiting from countries outside the US.

IPPE presents attendees with unprecedented opportunities to connect with peers from around the world. Representatives are present from every level of the production process, including CEOs, engineers, marketers, and floor workers. Of the 32,000+ attendees, roughly one in four are visiting from countries outside of the US. This international diversity provides a unique chance to learn and network with industry leaders who help poultry, meat, and feed processors thrive in a global marketplace.

The expo focuses on helping attendees improve in four key areas:

Education

Providing attendees with over 140 hours of free and free-based programs on a variety of topics taught by world-class experts in their fields.

Innovation

Demonstrating the latest products and services and helping attendees incorporate these offerings into their own businesses.

Global Reach

Equipping attendees with the tools they need to survive in a global marketplace.

Networking

Giving thousands of attendees the opportunity to meet new people and rekindle old relationships across the meat, poultry, and feed industries.

As a result of its continued success in achieving these goals, IPPE has continued to grow over the years. This year, the trade show floor will fill 510,000 square feet of the Georgia World Congress Center with over a thousand interactive booths and exhibits and is expected to attract 32,000 attendees.

Events

With so much going on, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we’ve created this checklist of events to help you make the most of your 2020 IPPE experience.

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What’s The New Date?

In 2019 the IPPE will be on February 12th – 14th. Mark your calendars to note this change from January to February for the 2019 IPPE trade show.

Where Can You Find Us?

Since the IPPE is expanding this year, we will be in a new location. You can find us at the IPPE 2019 in Hall B: Meat and Poultry Process/Packing RED – B5702. We would love to see you there! Please stop by and say hi!

Georgia World Congress Center

285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW

Atlanta, Georgia USA

Why Is IPPE So Important To Us?

The IPPE is our favorite event of the year because it allows us to be around so many people in our industry. We learn a lot, make great friends and connections, and are able to display our products that we are so proud of.

The trade show exemplifies innovation. The IPPE brings together buyers and sellers of the latest technology of products and services. There are many learning opportunities from the leading experts of the industry in the form of free- and fee-based programs. The IPPE attracts more than 8,000 international visitors from 125 countries, thus providing great networking opportunities. Connecting people from all across the world is great for the industry.

Check Out Our IPPE Page!

On our IPPE page you can:

• Find our PO Box information
• View the floor plan
• Add us to your show plan
• Check out some of our products
• Learn about our company

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The IPPE focuses on innovation by bringing together buyers and sellers of the latest technology and products and services. Attendees get the opportunity to learn from the experts and businesses are able to meet the customers they serve. Networking is an important part of the trade show as attendees are able to meet and rekindle old relationships with leaders across industries.

The DeLong family has been attending IPPE for generations. I’ve been coming to the IPPE basically my whole life. I first came with my grandparents when I was a kid. My kids have also been coming to IPPE too. I can remember being just an attendee when I was younger, seeing and visiting all the booths and exhibits. As our business grew over the years, when my mom took over, we started exhibiting too. We’ve been exhibiting probably close to 15 years now.

This year at the International Production & Processing Expo, we had our Multi-Purpose Skinner and the Redesigned Chicken Gizzard Repeeler on display for our customers to see firsthand. We met with hundreds of visitors, some customers and some potential new prospects. One of the greatest things about going to the IPPE is that it gives us the opportunity to strengthen relationships with our customers and partners in business. The IPPE gives us the opportunity to connect with our customers on a level that we cannot over the phone and to listen to their testimonials. We enjoyed getting to meet members of our community from around the world.

If you didn’t get a chance to stop by our booth at IPPE, be sure to check out our virtual booth on MapYourShow. For both new visitors and seasoned IPPE goers alike, MapYourShow gives you a virtual tour of what’s going on at the IPPE, the booths, exhibitors and helps you make the most of your trip.

With another successful IPPE in the books, we want to thank everyone who was able to stop by and see us. Next year with the Super Bowl being in Atlanta, the IPPE will change dates. Be sure to mark February 12 – 14, 2019 in your calendar for the 2019 IPPE in Atlanta. We hope to see you there!

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During IPPE’s show dates, hundreds of companies hailing from all over the world come to set up booths, show off their equipment, give demonstrations, and teach others what they know.

The event takes place over three days and welcomes thousands of attendees from over 129 countries.

IPPE Activities and Programs

• Educational Seminars
• Hands-On Workshops
• College Student Career Program
• 30 Under 30 Program
• Welcome Reception at the Georgia Aquarium
• Chili Cook-Off
• Meat Industry Hall of Fame Reception and Dinner

Where is IPPE?

IPPE 2018 will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center, located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

Georgia World Congress Center

285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW

Atlanta, GA USA

When is IPPE 2018?

The 2018 International Production and Processing Expo takes place starting on Tuesday, January 30th and ending on Thursday, February 1st.

Show Times:

January 30: 10 AM – 5 PM

January 31: 9 AM – 5 PM

February 1: 9 AM – 3 PM

The deadline to purchase tickets is fast approaching, so if you’re interested in attending, make sure to pick up your tickets today! For detailed instructions on how to apply, as well as more information about what 2018’s IPPE has in store, head over to the International Production & Processing Expo’s official website at http://www.ippexpo.org/.

Stay tuned to our blog for more details and helpful information that can help you make the most out of your time at IPPE!

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To say that the poultry industry in Georgia is huge could be the understatement of the year. Poultry is the largest sector of Georgia’s agriculture industry. Of Georgia’s 159 counties, 102 of them produce more than $1 million in poultry annually, and 59 counties are home to processing facilities, growers and feed mills.

And to top it off, the Port of Savannah handles nearly 40 percent of America’s containerized poultry exports. When you think of chicken, you may think of the meat counter at your favorite grocery store or butcher shop, or maybe even the restaurant downtown, but the reach and importance of Georgia’s poultry industry is much greater.

Small businesses across the state provide many valuable services for the industry, such as DeLong’s Gizzard Equipment.

How They Began

Originally hailing from Gainesville, Horrace DeLong managed a crew that provided plant maintenance for poultry processing facilities. In 1971, the family began to focus on the fabrication of replacement parts used in processing facilities. They began to manufacture peeler rollers and perfected the product in 1985.

Demand for the rollers rose and the company grew. In 1987, they developed a machine shop/office in an old chicken house, right across the road from DeLong’s current location. The company began working with distributors to market the peeler rollers and continued working directly with the end user (poultry processing facilities).

Mary DeLong Murray, Horrace’s granddaughter, started working with the business in 1997 and now oversees the company. Their current building was constructed in 2001 and was expanded in 2008. The facility currently occupies 5,000 sq. ft. and has 11 employees.

DeLong’s is a third generation family business. Mary’s husband, Rob, stays in touch with the needs of poultry plants to determine what their future needs might be. Their engineer, Josh, works to engineer new products and refine existing products to meet the needs of the poultry industry. Because of these discussions and innovations, the company has developed an automated product that helps improve employee safety.

An Innovative Product

DeLong’s Gizzard Equipment’s bread and butter is an engineered roller that creates “pinch points.” A set of two rollers spin at high speeds and product is placed on top of the rollers. As the rollers spin, the pinch points grab onto unwanted loose material and removes it from the meat. The unwanted material drops below the rollers, to be removed later. The patented design of the rollers, coupled with the spinning, moves the cleansed meat to the end of the roller system where it is removed and sent to the next processing step.

Mary offers some great advice for other small businesses and entrepreneurs. “Work hard and be diligent. Stay in the market and be able to change with the times.”

And she speaks with experience as much of the growth of DeLong’s has come from diversifying into additional markets and products which now includes the turkey industry. As most of the turkey growers are located in the Mid-Atlantic Midwest states because of weather, DeLong’s products are experiencing nationwide success.

What’s Next?

DeLongs will be an exhibitor in theInternational Poultry Exposition next week, Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. If you’re planning on attending, be sure to drop by their booth (Hall C, Booth 1233) and tell Mary, Rob and the rest of the team hello!

DeLong’s has worked closely with Central Georgia Technical College, and in 2008, they received a grant that allowed them to upgrade their CAD drawing capabilities. They have also been a nominee for Georgia’s Manufacturer of the Year Award.

Delong’s is a member of Georgia Grown, the US Poultry Association, the Georgia Poultry Federation, the National Turkey Federation and many others.

Interested in learning more about DeLong’s? Check them out online, and connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.

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