Koch Equipment LLC announced today that Phillip Hinderaker has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective 1 January 2007.

“We are pleased that Mr. Hinderaker has agreed to join our Board of Directors,” said CEO John Starr. “As former president, CEO and shareholder of Alkar-RapidPak, Inc., Phil brings a wealth of business management experience coupled with a deep understanding of the industry. These attributes make him an important addition to the team and I’m confident he will provide some incredibly valuable leadership and perspective as we continue our growth.”

Mr. Hinderaker has served as an officer and/or director of the Meat Industry Suppliers Association, Food Processors Manufacturers Association, and the American Meat Institute. He currently is a director/shareholder of Sani-Matic, Inc., a producer of sanitation equipment for the meat, dairy, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, and is also a consultant for a worldwide leader in the production and processing of pork, beef, and poultry products.

Koch Equipment LLC is a full line manufacturer and distributor of equipment for meat production, food processing, packaging, and labeling. A one-stop shop for vacuum chamber packaging machines, skin packaging machines, modified atmosphere packaging machines, labelers, rollstock parts, accessories, and service, as well as a full range of processing equipment including stuffers, bowl cutters, injectors, mixers, grinders, tumblers, dicers, smokehouses, and kill floor equipment. Since 1883, Koch Equipment has been the name more packagers and processors trust for their equipment needs.

For more information, contact Koch Equipment LLC, 1414 West 29th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108, by telephone at 800-777-5624 or visit their website at www.kochequipment.com.