News: Thorp – Lombard Cheese Factory Upgrades (1973)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

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----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 01 Mar 1973

In recent weeks Lombard Cheese Factory has taken on a new appearance. A 6,000 gallon milk holding tank has been put into operation, along with a new laboratory, 11,000 pound cheese vat, remodeling of starter room, remodeling of milk intake room, remodeling of cream storage room, and general improvements in the factory.

These improvements are all necessary in light of the changing standards in the dairy industry. To keep up with the demand for specialty cheeses in the New York and New England markets, the factory will be operating an 18 hour production day and running a flush volume of 88,000 pounds of milk in the next few weeks.

These improvements not only benefit the factory, but increase community strength by providing additional employment and a sound market for area dairy farmers.