'Over the past year as AFB Interim President, Dale has shown an unwavering passion for the business, genuine care for the wellbeing, engagement, and development of our people, and a strong commitment to our customers' success. Dale has formally and informally led many functional and general manager positions across AFB over eight years. These extensive experiences have effectively prepared him to lead the global business.', said Brad Ellis, President and CEO of Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.
'I am grateful for the trust Ensign-Bickford Industries and the AFB International team have placed in me. I am excited to continue the progress we have made over the last year expanding our footprint, improving our customer responsiveness, and invigorating our innovation engine. Our organizational structure enables closer customer collaboration with focused R&D intent. The characteristics that have set AFB apart… best-in-class customer service & support, solving customer problems, product quality, and being the trusted palatability partner… will continue to be pillars of our success. I look forward to meeting and working with more customers across our business.', said Dale.
Dale joined AFB in 2016 as the Vice President of Strategy and Marketing, where he worked across all regions. Prior to joining AFB, Dale spent ten years at Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Danaher Corporation subsidiary, where he held roles of increasing responsibility across multiple functional areas. Dale's early career was spent at Federal-Mogul and Caterpillar. Dale holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
About AFB International
AFB International was founded in 1986 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, with a vision to create the best palatants and make pet food taste great. Today, we are an international company with resource centers and production facilities designed to service pet food manufacturers worldwide. Our portfolio of palatants are formulated to deliver optimal performance for each customer's unique needs.
About Ensign-Bickford Industries
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately owned high-technology conglomerate focused on space & defense, pet food science, and biotechnology. They participate in businesses relevant to the world's future and have multigenerational growth prospects.
Source: AFB International
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WHAT WE DO
At AFB International, we develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers. We use high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption.
Our specialty? Meeting your unique needs with custom support. Our worldwide staff of technical experts is ready to assist you with all aspects of palatability enhancement, from product development and testing to processing, logistics and more.
HOW WE WORK
Our successful customer relationships are built on clear, consistent communication—starting with really listening to understand your needs so we can respond quickly and effectively. And we keep listening. AFB scientists and technical service managers routinely travel to customer facilities to clearly understand the challenges at hand and the systems in place. Then we can recommend the best viable solutions.
OUR TEAM
AFB is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of companion animals worldwide through superior products and services. Our diverse, committed team works collaboratively to serve our clients. Get to know us—and let us know how we can help you!
HISTORY
AFB launched in 1986 and has grown to be the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. Headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri, USA, AFB is a global company with state-of-the-art facilities in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, the Netherlands, China, and Australia. AFB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc., a privately held, family-owned, professionally managed technical business that traces its roots back more than 185 years.
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