BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$300.0M
- Private
- US
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A trend setting company from its beginning in 1919, Griffith leads the way in the development of innovative food ingredient products for the international food industry. "Entrepreneurial, pioneering, progressive, prosperous." These words could be used to describe the corporate culture of any successful enterprise and industry leader. They certainly describe Griffith Laboratories today. But they have also described Griffith Laboratories from the day it opened in 1919. Griffith's entrepreneurial and resourceful spirit began with Enoch Luther Griffith. E.L. became the head of the household when he was only nine years old and his father died in an accident on the family's Missouri farm. When E.L. was eleven, his mother sold the farm and moved the family to Kansas. Always focused on the importance of education, E.L. graduated from college in 1888. He took on a series of jobs, which included teaching and sales. A few years later, E.L. settled in Chicago where he found success selling pickles door-to-door for C.F. Claussen & Sons.
President of Griffith Laboratories Asia Division
Brian GriffithNumber of Employees 2,500
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NAICS Code Spice and Extract Manufacturing: 311942
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Griffith Laboratories Announces Six-Language Launch of GriffithLaboratories.com
Translations.com Selected As Preferred Language Support Provider NEW YORK -- Translations.com, a leading provider of language and technology solutions, has partnered with Griffith Laboratories as the localization agency of record for the company's initiative to expand multicultural content, including content on www.griffithlaboratories.com. In addition, Griffith Laboratories will roll out...
Griffith Laboratories: www.griffithlaboratories.com
Griffith Laboratories is a privately held, family owned manufacturer of food ingredients, providing a wide range of taste and texture components for customers throughout the food industry. Worldwide manufacturing facilities provide coverage to all major markets; additional sales locations and development laboratories extend their reach throughout the world.
Griffith Laboratories
* Griffith Laboratories (Alsip, Ill.) named Bob Wotzak vice president of research and development.
New from Griffith Laboratories—The Food Architects
Nuevo Latino cuisine is hot, bold and here to stay. Nuevo Latino: A Tango for Your Tongue, Griffith Laboratories latest Culinary Technovations program captures the essence of Latin cuisine and delivers a variety of seasonings to create on-trend food products for Retail and Foodservice. Find out what The Food Architects...
AlphaZeta Inc. Develops ConsumerQuiz.com for Griffith Laboratories Worldwide
CHICAGO -- AlphaZeta, Inc. announced today the development of ConsumerQuiz.com, an advanced web-based market research tool, for leading food ingredient manufacturer Griffith Laboratories Worldwide. ConsumerQuiz combines the latest online survey technology with proven consumer research methodology (and AlphaZeta's content management system) to provide valuable customer insight to major international food...
Culinary innovations. (New Product Profiles).(Griffith Laboratories Culinary Technovations)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Griffith Laboratories announces a new addition to its Culinary Technovations line of flavored seasonings. Griffith Laboratories Rome, Italy and Griffith Laboratories North America are partnering to bring to the U.S. marketplace the true language of Italian flavors: pasta fillings of carciofi artichoke, portobello or asparagi asparagus,...
Assessing the Variables of Global Trade.(suggestions from Griffith Laboratories on running a world-wide supply chain)
Sourcing and selling opportunities abound in today's global marketplace. But with those opportunities come challenges--particularly for a company's logistics and supply chain operations. As a producer of flavorings, breadings, and other food ingredients, Griffith Laboratories has a long history of working with...
Griffith's star-studded Mexican fiesta. (Griffith Laboratories Inc's new Culinary Center)
Griffith Laboratories Inc held a Mexican Fiesta during the recent opening of its new Culinary Center. Highlights of the event included the preparation of authentic Mexican recipes by renowned chef Rick Bayless and three of the company's certified executive chefs. Griffith's R&D scientists also served as waitstaff during the event....
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Brian Griffith | President of Griffith Laboratories Asia Division |
| Jeff Shinn | CIO |
| Bill Frost | Senior Vice President |
| Chris Carr | Vice President, Marketing |
| Christine Carr | Vice President, Marketing |
| Christopher Wood | Vice President, Sales |
| Don Bernacchi | Vice President of Creative Development |
| Joe Maslick | Vice President Executif Et Directeur Financier |
| Michael Montgomery | Vice President |
| Steve Hubbard | Vice President, Global Marketing |
| D. Ted Flores | Director, Risk Management |
| Drew M. Bandusky | Controller |
| Brian J. Tuttle | Treasurer |
| James S. Legg | General Counsel & Assistant Secretary |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Dean Griffith | Chairman |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | President of Griffith Laboratories Asia Division | Current |
| Custom Inc. | Vice President of Marketing | Former |
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | General Manager | Former |
| Custom Culinary, Inc. | General Manager | Former |
| Custom Culinary, Inc. | Manager | Former |
| Coating Systems Incorporated | Marketing Manager | Former |
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Marketing Manager | Former |
| Kraft Foodservice | Former | |
| Case Western Reserve University | M.B.A. | Former |
| Miami University | B.A. In International Political Science | Former |
| Ohio.Com | B.A. In International Political Science | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | CIO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Senior Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Vice President, Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Vice President, Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Vice President, Sales | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Vice President of Creative Development | Current |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Masters In Food Technology | Former |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Bachelor of Science In Chemistry | Former |
| Roosevelt University | Bachelor of Science In Chemistry | Former |
Joe Maslick joined the accounting department at Griffith Laboratories in 1970 and was quickly promoted to management positions, first in accounting then in finance. In 1988, he was elected Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Griffith Laboratories Worldwide, Inc. In 1990 he was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Griffith Laboratories Worldwide, Inc. In 1993 Joe was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Griffith Laboratories, Inc., Griffith Laboratories International, Inc., and Griffith Laboratories Worldwide, Inc. Joe also currently serves as a Board Member for these Griffith entities. Mr. Maslick is credited with introducing Griffith Laboratories to the Economic Value Added (EVA) financial measurement tool to measure the value created for customers, shareholders and employees, with a special focus on profitable growth over the long term. Joe believes there were two pivotal strategies that shaped the modern history of Griffith Laboratories. The first strategy was led by Dean Griffith in the mid '70s to unite and consolidate the ownership of the global companies. This move allowed Griffith to truly become global and move products and technology seamlessly around the world. The second pivotal strategy was the decision to target the fast food and quick service restaurant markets for development. Joe holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from DePaul University of Chicago. He was born in Chicago and is married. Mr. Maslick has served as a Board Member of Illinois Special Olympics and is active with the Mayo Foundation in Arizona, raising funds for its cancer research activities. He is a member of the Financial Executives Institute (FEI) and the National Association of Treasurers. Mr. Maslick is an avid golfer and served on the boards of his country club including the position of President for the 2003 and 2004 seasons.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Vice President Executif Et Directeur Financier | Current |
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Financial Executives Institute | Member | Current |
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Executive Vice President | Former |
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Officer | Former |
| University of Chicago | B.S. Degree In Accounting | Former |
| DePaul University | B.S. Degree In Accounting | Former |
Michael Montgomery is Vice President of USA Operations for Griffith Laboratories. Griffith Laboratories is a global food manufacturer that produces custom food recipes for food processors and food service operations. He has been employed at Griffith for 25 years. Prior to Griffith Laboratories, Michael held managerial positions at Nabisco and GD Searle. He is a Business graduate of Northern Illinois University in Dekalb IL. Michael has been on the board for 2 years. "I feel that USA One Credit Union offers me an opportunity to share my experience with a growing dynamic organization that will make a tremendous difference to its members. As a board member, my role is to insure that we challenge the organization to exceed expectations of our members, which will enable the Credit Union to grow and prosper. I also feel that my role is to bring forward new ideas and support the strategic initiatives developed by the team". He is currently a resident of Matteson and has lived there for 11 years.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| USA One National Credit Union | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Vice President, Global Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Director, Risk Management | Current |
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Director, Risk Management | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Controller | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Treasurer | Current |
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Treasurer | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | General Counsel & Assistant Secretary | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Laboratories, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
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