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Carl R. Hirzel, a brew master by trade, founded Hirzel Canning Company in 1923. The company grew steadily and is in its third and fourth generations of family ownership. Hirzel has three processing plants located in northwest Ohio. The plants have extensive greenhouse and farming operations that produce some of the raw product requirements. In addition, more than 30 independent growers supply fresh tomatoes. Hirzel Canning primarily produces canned tomatoes and tomato products, along with sauerkraut. A complete assortment of more than 100 items is available in retail and food service sizes and packed in metal cans, glass or flexible packaging. Hirzel markets its canned tomato products under its private label, Dei Fratelli and Star Cross brands, and sauerkraut under the Silver Fleece brand name.

Motor Carrier Services is a provider of transport, warehousing and brokerage services. The company is equipped with a fleet of more than 75 company-owned and fully insured tractors and 150-plus trailers. It utilizes a computerized dispatch system and satellite tracking. The company also operates an in-house maintenance facility. Its warehousing services include short- and long-term storage. The company s brokerage department partners with a variety of carriers and provides 24-hour availability for shipment tracking. Motor Carrier Services is headquartered in Northwood, Ohio.