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Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc. The new plant quickly became a leader in the meat packing industry. | Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc. The new plant quickly became a leader in the meat packing industry. | ||
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WAHLERT, Robert Henry. (Dubuque, IA- ). President, FDL FOODS INC. Wahlert, the son of Robert C. WAHLERT, worked at the Dubuque Packing Company as a high school honor student. While attending LORAS ACADEMY, he participated in student government and edited the school newspaper, the Crest.
When Wahlert's employment in the company resumed, he served as a sales trainee, advertising manager, and finally president of sales. He became the executive vice-president in 1973. Upon the retirement of his father in 1977, Wahlert became the chairman of the board. He also served as a director of FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE.
Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc. The new plant quickly became a leader in the meat packing industry.