DAS Foods & Pony Express Partner as PEN LLC. in Meat Snacks Market
Palmyra, PA (February 2016) – DAS Foods, LLC and Pony Express Foods, LLC are pleased to announce PEN, LLC, a partnership in the meat snacks market.
With 100 years of combined meat snacks management experience, Pony Express produces the American made, Old World quality, Pony Express beef jerky brand in Blue Ball, PA. “We are delighted to have found such a great partner,” says Ted Cundiff, CEO, Pony Express. “Not only is DAS in our backyard, more importantly they complement our capabilities, share our values, and are ready-made to enable our growth.”
DAS Foods produces the premium, thick-cut, tender Original Bills Steak Strips brand in its state-of-the-art meat snacks manufacturing plant in nearby New Holland, PA. DAS Foods is a subsidiary of DAS Companies, Inc., the leading marketing & supply chain portfolio company, serving travel centers, convenience stores, and related markets. “What a win-win-win,” says Michael Abel, President & CEO, DAS Companies. “By partnering with the Pony Express team, we simultaneously enhance our customer value, market presence, and manufacturing productivity.”
PEN will leverage the capabilities of both partners. Given its experience, Pony Express will lead manufacturing management by maximizing the productivity of the DAS Foods’ facility. Further, PEN will integrate its multi-brand portfolio across parallel sales channels including grocery, convenience, travel centers, specialty DSD (Direct Store Delivery) retailers, and e-commerce.
Pony Express Foods, LLC
Pony Express Foods, LLC is committed to innovation, the highest quality standards, and service. All products are 100% guaranteed, American made and manufactured by Pony Express Foods.
DAS Foods, LLC
DAS Foods, LLC, a subsidiary of DAS Companies, Inc., manages proprietary snack foods distributed nationally, including Original Bill’s Beef Snacks and Benny’s Original Meat Straws. DAS Foods leverages corporate support from DAS Companies.
About DAS Companies, Inc.
DAS Companies, Inc. is a full-service marketing and supply chain portfolio company. Privately held, DAS Companies, Inc., designs, imports, and distributes truck & auto supplies, travel gear, and mobile electronics that offer safety, convenience, comfort and connectedness to on-the-go consumers, through a series of channel partnerships, including: Travel Centers, Convenience Stores, Heavy Duty Trucking, Electronics & Specialty Retailers.
For further information, please contact DAS at 717-964-3642 or online at www.DASinc.com.
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Contact:
Charles White
Vice President, Brands & Marketing
(717) 964-3642
