Birko has established itself as a trusted leader in the food safety industry by delivering unmatched service, innovative solutions, and a steadfast commitment to its customers' success. The true testament to this dedication lies in the glowing feedback from its partners—businesses across the food supply chain that have relied on Birko to ensure safety, efficiency, and peace of mind.
Ensuring food safety is a complex and high-stakes endeavor, where even minor missteps can result in significant risks. Birko’s customers faced challenges ranging from ensuring seamless equipment integration and operation to maintaining consistent production flows, labor efficiency, and stringent sanitation standards. They needed a partner who could provide not only high-performance products but also expert support and tailored solutions for their unique operational needs.
Automation and Efficiency Gains: Lower Foods in Salt Lake City benefited from Birko’s Automatic Mixing Station, which streamlined production by automating spray dilution rates. Plant Manager Mike Mortensen reported increased production flow, labor savings, and exceptional equipment durability.
Comprehensive Sanitation Solutions: Birchwood Foods in Wisconsin required a proactive sanitation partner to prevent bacterial growth and support operational safety. Director of Operations Charlie Tamburelli emphasized that Birko’s role extended beyond being a chemical supplier, providing tailored assistance and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
Longstanding Relationships and Tailored Solutions: Agri Beef Co. in Boise, Idaho, has partnered with Birko for over 30 years. Brad McDowell, the company’s President, highlighted Birko’s people as the cornerstone of this enduring relationship, lauding their expertise, commitment, and partnership approach.
Through its customer-centric approach, Birko has consistently delivered measurable benefits:
Birko’s commitment to its customers goes beyond providing chemicals and equipment—it is a genuine partnership built on expertise, reliability, and exceptional service. By addressing the unique challenges of its clients with tailored, innovative solutions, Birko continues to set the standard for excellence in food safety. This is why businesses across the industry not only trust but celebrate their collaboration with Birko.
What our Customer Had to say:
"Birko knows laundry and their service is unmatched. We all know how stressful it can be to install and start up new equipment, that’s why it was so great when Birko took on helping us with our new laundry and chemical pumping system. Thanks to the Birko team, we had a smooth and successful startup of our new system. We can’t afford any downtime with our laundry so I appreciate that they regularly monitor our pumps and formulations which they report back to us so that we can ensure that everything is running smooth, safe and efficient.”
Derik Page, Plant Engineer JBS Hyrum, Hyrum, UT
“The Automatic Mixing Station gives me confidence that we are maintaining consistent, reliable intervention spray dilution rates. The automation has allowed us to experience an increase in production flow, and a savings in labor. Birko’s equipment is durable and reliable, and because of its value to Lower Foods, we are continuing to purchase and install additional units on our plant floor.”
Mike Mortensen, Plant Manager Lower Foods, Salt Lake City, UT
“It’s important to have a good sanitation partner such as Birko to ensure that we do not present an atmosphere for bacterial micro growth. Birchwood would recommend Birko as being a partner in food safety because it’s more than just a chemical supplier. Birko offers a whole line of assistance.”
Charlie Tamburelli, Director of Operations Kenosha Plant Birchwood Foods, Kenosha, Wisconsin
“The relationship between the JBS Hyrum facility and Birko dates back to early in our plant’s history. Birko has always played an active role in our success by supplying a high performance product, reliable delivery systems, technical assistance in new processes and outstanding on-site service.”
Jay Rawlings, General Manager JBS USA Food Company, Hyrum, Utah
“Birko has been a solution provider to our business for over 30 years. Their full complement of chemicals covers all of our needs, but it is the people that have kept me coming back to Birko. Their commitment to our business, no matter how large or small, their highly competent team that is always focused on solving our challenges, and the genuine sense of partnership is what will make Birko part of our business for years to come.”
Brad McDowell, President Agri Beef Co., Boise, Idaho
“My experience with Birko products in our laboratory has been absolutely excellent; I could not be happier. Birko’s detergents, foamers, sanitizers, interventions, customer service, and application equipment allows us to drastically increase our efficiency and educational value to students.”
Keith Belk, Ph.D. Ft. Collins, Colorado
“One of the things that the Birko team offers is practical expertise. Their representatives have worked in the industry so they know the challenges that we face every day. They are able to provide practical assistance with anything we ask of them.”
Alison A. Nolz, Director of Quality Assurance AB Foods, LLC / Washington Beef, LLC, Boise, Idaho