Cantrell•Gainco Group, Inc.
Todd Larson began their work experience as a Finishing Engineer at Dura Automotive in 2000. Todd then moved on to Encoat where they held the same role from 2001 to 2003. Larson then joined Crenlo, where they started as a Finishing Engineer in 2003 and later became an Operations Manager from 2006 to 2012. From 2012 to 2015, they served as the Manager of Continuous Improvement at Crenlo. Larson then transitioned to Dover Food Retail, where they held various roles such as Director of Operations - Case from 2015 to 2018, Director of Operations - Specialty from 2018 to 2019, and eventually Vice President of Operations from 2019 to 2021. Currently, Larson works as the Vice President of Operations at Cantrell•Gainco Group, Inc., a position they have held since August 2021.
From 1997 to 2000, Todd Larson attended Northern Illinois University where they pursued a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Chemistry.
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Cantrell•Gainco Group, Inc.
Cantrell Machine Company and Gainco, Inc. joined forces in 2019, combining their market-proven strength and expertise to create a single company that offers more customer options than ever before. Both companies have Northeast Georgia roots and have been based in Gainesville for several decades. Cantrell was founded in 1972 as a U.S. firm devoted to supporting poultry processors improve their plant operations and effectiveness. Beginning in 2008, when industry veterans Tony Rice and Dane Woods acquired the company, Cantrell established a well-earned reputation for quality in evisceration equipment along with killing/picking equipment, wing segmenters and vacuum transport systems. Cantrell also built a significant precision machining business, along with supplying replacement parts for a wide range of poultry processing equipment and brands – a service that continues strong today. Gainco was established in 1984 as Gainesville Scales. At first, the company had a regional focus, with equipment emphasis in the early years focused on whole bird sizing and distribution systems. In 1999, a new chapter began when the company became a member of the Bettcher family of companies. With a legacy of innovation that dates from 1944, Bettcher is a leading name in the meat processing industry. It’s pioneering trimming and cutting products are used in processing plants throughout the world. Beginning in 1999, Gainco expanded its reputation for meat yield optimization solutions and systems for weighing, inspection, trimming and deboning applications. The company became recognized for its metal fabrication capabilities as well. Combined Expertise … Combined Strengths: The two firms coming together in 2019 created opportunities to complement and expand the range of equipment and expertise available to customers. The combined staff is made up of employees who are subject-matter experts in their fields of expertise, and who work with customers to come up with the m