April 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jeff Feirick, Vice President Corporate Planning
6755 West 100 North
Delphi, IN 46923
jfeirick@inpac.com

Indiana Packers Suspending Operations in Delphi
DELPHI, Ind.—Out of an abundance of caution, Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC), a global pork
supplier based in Delphi, Indiana, has decided to temporarily suspend operations at its Delphi
facility, as part of its ongoing health-and-safety assessments. This decision was made in light of the
increasing number of positive tests of COVID-19 in neighboring communities and reports that
Indiana is closing in on the expected peak of infections.
“Given the uncertainty so inherent with this pandemic,” IPC President & Chief Operating Officer,
Russ Yearwood says, “we are committed to be as proactive as we possibly can so as to best ensure
the health and safety of our team members. This short pause is part of the ongoing effort.”
Over the past several months, IPC has implemented a number of CDC-recommended changes,
including significant measures to maximize physical distancing, enhanced daily cleaning and
sanitization, and team member screenings/temperature checks at the start of each work shift.
While those steps were effective, IPC, like many other employers in the state, is not immune to the
effects of the pandemic. To date, IPC has had a total of 15 confirmed positive cases.
IPC has determined that now is the appropriate time to temporarily curtail operations. The winding
down will be conducted in phases over the coming several days. The temporary suspension is
expected to last no longer than two weeks, during which affected employees will be paid. During
this time, IPC plans to engage resources with expertise in infectious diseases, conduct further plant
wide sanitization and continue implementation of the latest in CDC guidance and industry best
practices.
IPC officials recognize the impact this temporary closure will have on the community, including
important partners in the farming and agriculture industry. IPC intends to restart operations as
soon as possible.
For more information on this IPC announcement, please contact:
Jeff Feirick, Vice President Corporate Planning
jfeirick@inpac.com

About Indiana Packers Corporation
Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated pork processor headquartered in Delphi, Indiana. Sourcing
from nearby farms, IPC manufactures and distributes a variety of premium meat sold to a broad
customer base in retail and foodservice sectors, and distributors across the country and to more
than 25 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.IndianaPackersCorp.com.
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