September 19th, 2019
Start and Survive
After serving in France during WWI, Charles Suter founded The Suter Company in 1925 with a tremendous work ethic, strong sense of Integrity, and a simple desire to start his own business. During its humble beginnings the Company moved from the original farm in Palatine, to Genoa, to ...read more
September 19th, 2019
A Strong Foundation
With the second generation came an infusion of new ideas and energy. George and Chuck re-invented the Company as the USDA began to regulate poultry in 1956, the larger poultry slaughtering operations began to move to the Southern United States, and markets began to demand more innovation. Unafraid ...read more
September 19th, 2019
Continued Innovation and Growth
After working summers in the plant while going to school throughout the 1980’s Tim and Dan Suter joined the Company full-time in 1990 and infused a sense of urgency for propelling the business to a new level of growth and innovation. The Company introduced a line of ...read more
September 19th, 2019
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
After three generations and nearly 100 years The Suter family announced in September of 2020 the creation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This exciting news is a great enhancement to our already strong culture and core values. Making all Suter Company employees the 4th ...read more
October 29th, 2020
At The Suter Company we are proud of our rich history that has spanned nearly 100 years. Our strong core values and work ethic, world class people and facilities, and robust safety, food safety and quality systems give us reason for optimism for creating an exciting future. “Business, on a ...read more