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Ein Harris Joins ProFab as General Manager

Harris Brings Years of Food Processing Experience with Major Brands to His New Post 

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Aug. 28, 2024 — ProFab, a food industry conveyor manufacturer, millwright, and process piping supplier and installer, announced today that it has named Ein Harris as General Manager. Harris will oversee the refinement of  ProFab's teams and processes to develop construction opportunities in the local poultry industry and within the Grote Company family of brands.

Harris has worked in the food processing industry for more than a decade, most recently serving as plant manager for Sage V Foods and before that as manufacturing manager at CTI Foods. His past experience also includes working with Smithfield Foods and ConAgra Foods.

“We’re delighted to welcome Ein Harris to the Grote Family of Brands,” said Jack Grote, chief operating officer, Grote Company. “Ein brings a wealth of experience working with major brands in the food processing sector to his new post at ProFab. We look forward to his contributions as we continue to grow our business in the areas of design, engineering, and fabrication.”

ProFab was acquired by Grote Company in April 2024 and is the latest to join its family of brands, which also includes PFI and Vanmark.

About ProFab

ProFab designs, fabricates, and supports industrial food processing operations with custom stainless steel equipment, construction and millwright services, and process piping. Established in 2003 and based in Springdale, Arkansas, ProFab specializes in the poultry and meat industries. Visit ProFab at https://profabllc.com/.

About the Grote Company Family of Brands

The Grote Company Family of Brands has provided food processing equipment, parts, and services for decades. Grote has diversified and strengthened its expertise in the field with acquisitions of industry leaders, including PFI, ProFab, and Vanmark. With nine locations worldwide, including the UK and the Netherlands, the Grote brand collective works together to give food manufacturers a team of experts dedicated to providing more complete solutions and unwavering support.

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