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!"# %&'()&**&#+( ,-((-.% -( /&#0 (-,1)&2 3&**-%3 "( 4).(&# *. .%& 5%.*6&#7 & uring the CEO-COO tour in early 2009 (with CEO Martin Couture and COO Tony Galasso), we have talked about the importance of communica- tion within Sanimax and how we had heard loud and clear from our people that they wanted to be better informed. At the time we said that communica- tion would take many shapes. e tour itself was one form, the intranet another but also the San Press. After a brief interruption, we are happy to re-launch the San Press in its new redesigned format. Our newsletter’s mission is very simple: getting us clo- ser to one another. We operate in three countries, in a number of states and provinces; it is imperative that we have a tool to discover the many facets of our company. In addition, we want your family to learn more about Sanimax and understand why all of us are so passionate about making our company better, one day at a time. In fact, this is why we are having it delivered to your door steps directly at home. In this brand new issue, we are taking you on a virtual voyage of our Green Bay facility. Please enjoy it, you will nd it contains lots of information on dierent projects that are ongoing within the company. I also encourage you to participate in this issue’s scavenger hunt. Discover Sanimax website and try your luck at winning an iPod. Let’s all make the San Press a success. Get involved: send us material, we would love for our people to contribute some of the content. anks again and enjoy the summer. And for those of you who will squeeze some time for a vacation, have fun! !"#$%& ()*$*#+ Chief executive ocer The Pioneers’ Dinner is a pretty simple concept: employees who celebrated 25, 30, 35 years of service, and sometimes even more, are invited with their spouse to join Martin Couture for a dinner which takes place in their respective work locations. As a matter of fact, employees with a combi- ned 150 years of service were gathered around the table during the dinner in Quebec! The event allows our pioneers to share some time with their president, who in return can extend a very special thank you to those employees who have spent most of their lives working for Sanimax. This year, three different Pioneers’ Dinners took place in February and celebrated the loyalty and commitment of the following employees: For all these years of dedicated service, our most sincere thanks! !"#$%&'()*+$* -.( "%$-/+01-+%$ %2 /(3!/#!0'( 4(%4'( In 2009, we designed and implemented a new program to highlight our employees’ loyalty, the Service Awards Program. This program intends to recognize and reward employees’ loyalty and ongoing work by offering of a gift of their choice, which is presented by their manager over a small celebration. Furthermore, a Pioneers’ Dinner, another part of the program, takes place once a year to celebrate the contribution of some remarkable employees. !"#$ &'(()* '+,- '&. /) #01) #$"& ,++,*#'-"#2 #, /"&$ 2,' 0 +3)0&0-# 4050#",-6 7302 /)33. 8'# +302 &09): !"#$%& ( ) *"!% +,(, Denis Provençal, Montréal, 25 years. Gaëtan Lemieux, Charny, 25 years. Louise Roberge, Charny, 25 years. Mario Dumont, Charny, 25 years. Randall Thornton, Green Bay, 25 years. Serge Laplante, Charny, 30 years. Jean-Nil Garant, Charny, 35 years. Jean-Noël Derouin, Montréal, 35 years. Jules Mathieu, Ste-Rosalie, 35 years. André Foucault, Montréal, 40 years. Kenneth Vanlannen, Green Bay, 50 years. !"# %&'()*"+( "# ,"--'+)(. "# */ 0"& 123' ("-' 4""5 +'6( 0"& 6"&75 7*8' )" (12#'. 5#"9 &( 2 7*+' 2) [email protected] or give us a call at 514.648.6001, extension 3392 !"#$%& (")&*+& ,-*$" .#/"01 2-31-0 !&/$&#4 (-05-66 78"*01"0 9#6&% ,-18$&# :&*+& !-;6-01& <05*= >"#?-#61 9&-0@A$6 2-*-01 B&00&18 C-06-00&0 9&-0@A"36 .&*"#$0 -./012..2 345266-2 8!99:;<8=><;? <; = @<AABCB;> D=E Reclaim . Renew . Return

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uring the CEO-COO tour in early 2009 (with CEO Martin Couture and COO Tony Galasso), we have talked about the importance of communica-tion within Sanimax and how we had heard

loud and clear from our people that they wanted to be better informed. At the time we said that communica-tion would take many shapes. !e tour itself was one form, the intranet another but also the San Press. After a brief interruption, we are happy to re-launch the San Press in its new redesigned format.

Our newsletter’s mission is very simple: getting us clo-ser to one another. We operate in three countries, in a number of states and provinces; it is imperative that we have a tool to discover the many facets of our company. In addition, we want your family to learn more about Sanimax and understand why all of us are so passionate about making our company better, one day at a time. In fact, this is why we are having it delivered to your door steps directly at home.

In this brand new issue, we are taking you on a virtual voyage of our Green Bay facility. Please enjoy it, you will "nd it contains lots of information on di#erent projects that

are ongoing within the company. I also encourage you to participate in this issue’s scavenger hunt. Discover Sanimax website and try your luck at winning an iPod.

Let’s all make the San Press a success. Get involved: send us material, we would love for our people to contribute some of the content.

!anks again and enjoy the summer. And for those of

you who will squeeze some time for a vacation, have fun!

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The Pioneers’ Dinner is a pretty simple concept: employees who celebrated 25, 30, 35 years of service, and sometimes even more, are invited with their spouse to join Martin Couture for a dinner which takes place in their respective work locations. As a matter of fact, employees with a combi-ned 150 years of service were gathered around the table during the dinner in Quebec!

The event allows our pioneers to share some time with their president, who in return can extend a very special thank you to those employees who have spent most of their lives working for Sanimax.

This year, three different Pioneers’ Dinners took place in February and celebrated the loyalty and commitment of the following employees:

For all these years of dedicated service,

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!"#$%&'()*+$*,-.(,"%$-/+01-+%$,%2,/(3!/#!0'(,4(%4'(, In 2009, we designed and implemented a new program to highlight our employees’ loyalty, the Service Awards Program. This program intends to recognize and reward employees’ loyalty and ongoing work by offering of a gift of their choice, which is presented by their manager over a small celebration. Furthermore, a Pioneers’ Dinner, another part of the program, takes place once a year to celebrate the contribution of some remarkable employees.

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website will definitely be useful in the process. Simply click the following link www.sanimax.com/contest to fill out the form and send us your answers.

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ACCROSS4- The word that describes Sanimax perfectly, as it refers to life and to the fact that Sanimax returns back to the earth what earth offers us8- Sanimax offers more than three dozen types of these premium northern cattle products, carefully trimmed, cured, and ready for tanning9- Number of billion pounds that Sanimax divert from landfills each year — equal in weight to nearly 6,700 Statues of Liberty10- Sanimax uses this substance as an alternate and cleaner fuel than fossil fuel to feed our boilers12- Each year, Sanimax reclaims more than 300 million pounds of this used cooking substance to make soap, animal feed and biodiesel15- Its motto is « reclaim, renew, return »16- Animals for witch Sanimax sales quality seeds, grains, fruits, oat groats, dry beans, Eston lentils, popcorn, peas, etc.17- A service provides by Sanimax that will blast away all the grease, dirt, and accumulated grime in the client’s your bins and barrels

DOWN1- Name of the university for which Sanimax is funding research to find ways to reclaim “specified risk material” (SRM) separated out during the rendering process2- Sanimax’s roots… and one of the world’s oldest methods of recycling3- Those that Sanimax sales to its customers are packed with essential amino acids, phosphorus, digestible lysine, and essential fatty acids5- Sanimax’s specialty with used cooking oil, animal and meat by-products and hides and skins6- Worts residual that Sanimax collects from major and micro breweries and routes these nutrient-rich substances to dairy farms and cattle ranches across the continent for addition to feed7- The one used by Sanimax is pure energy11- Sanimax’s main one is to provide environmental solutions and added value to the agri-food industry13- Country in witch, other than United States and Canada, Sanimax has established one of its 15 locations14- The ones that Sanimax applies are : to do what’s right, to act ethically and honestly, to care about each other, its communities and environment, to seek better ways, finding opportunities by being restless, curious and intrusive, to innovate to transform ourselves and our business and to take action and assume them

Answer: beer! We do however collect brewers’ grains, an excellent protein source, which we sell back to producers for cattle feed. Furthermore, we transload malted barley at our Montreal transloading facility.

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!"#!$%&'($)*&+,"-."$/*-$+0*1$Sanimax website, www.sanimax.com, is a great source of information, both for customers and employees alike. As you are Sanimax primary ambassadors, we strongly recommend you surf our website. You will !nd it attractive, very informative, and easy to navigate. Feel free to suggest a visit to customers, family and friends.

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Summer brings back many pleasures: the sun, the beach, BBQ cooking, holiday travels and more! In order to fully appreciate these summer activities, we must learn the safety measures to adopt. Here are a few recommendations from your Health & Safety practitioners so that you and your family may enjoy a safe and pleasant summer!

FIGHT DEHYDRATION: as you know, it is important to drink lots of fluids, especially in the summertime. But it is wrong to think that beer and popsicles will do the job! Instead we should be drinking water, vegetable juices or even sports drinks like “Gatorade”, which help replenish the body’s fluid and minerals lost through sweating.

STAY COOL IN HOT WEATHER: being active and physically fit improves blood circulation in the body. Muscles expand and blood circulates faster throughout the body, “refreshing” the body from the inside.

WEAR SUNSCREEN: we strongly recommend the use of a sunscreen that has at least a 30 SPF (sun protection factor). We should avoid direct or indirect sun exposure for all babies less than 12 months old; kids under 3 have basically no defense against the sun’s harmful effects. Don’t forget to check your sunscreen’s expiry date too!

BBQ COOKING: make sure that kids stay away from the grill and keep all BBQ utensils and accessories out of their reach. Pay special attention when cooking hamburger meat; inner meat needs to reach 160°F (71°C) for desirable doneness. The color of meat is not a reliable indicator that meat has reached a temperature high enough to destroy harmful bacteria, as a safely cooked ground beef patty may vary in color from slight pink to brown.

ON THE ROAD: in the summer time, be extra cautious when you are driving around parks and residential areas as there are more people walking around. When riding a bike, stay alert and protect your most valuable body part… your head!

Enjoy the summer!

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We recently hired the MB3 marketing firm to help us strengthen the “SANIMAX” brand name in order to make it memorable for our customers. The objective is to have a plan for growing the SANIMAX brand from being a good brand to becoming the trademark that carries industry standards.

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to help us grow our trademark?

The answer:: All of us!!

Each time Sanimax employees interact with our customers, it is an opportunity to grow our trademark. However, each of these interac-tions also put us at risk of tarnishing SANIMAX reputation and brand.

Courteous drivers, clean trucks and equipment, patient and polite customer service agents, clear and detailed invoices, sales representatives who are prompt to follow-up with customers, an educational and transactional website, on time services, proper odour control management in the plant’s vicinity, being socially involved, serving customers in their own language, enjoying our work at Sanimax… When taken as a whole, these elements contribute to positively influence how our customers perceive Sanimax. It gives the SANIMAX brand a fantastic boost!

This is why, days in and days out, all of us are part of the company’s largest marketing team. We have all the tools we need to unleash the power of the SANIMAX brand. I plan to contribute. What about you?

Terry Finn Vice-President, Procurement Canada

who is responsible for it?

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!"#$%SAN !"#$%&'"()*&#%'('(+)*!"#$%,'!"**ERP certification: the logical next step to implementationERP implementation phases!1 and 2 are now behind us. Do you remember what ERP stands for? It means Enterprise Resource Planning. In other words, it is a collection of software programs that ties in all of Sanimax data and processes into a single and cohesive system. "e imple-mentation has been an outstanding accomplishment of Sanimax employees, even though it has been quite demanding on our teams.

# 500!employees were trained in Canada and the US # "ey were given over 8,800!hours of training

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"e logical next step to ERP implementation is the ERP Users’ Certi$cation program. "is program was initiated with the development of the CSR Certi$cation pilot project – dedicated to customer service representatives (CSR)!– and 22!users took the certi$cation tests back in April.

Besides acknowledging employees’ acquired skills on the new ERP system, the Users’ Certi$cation program purpose is to pinpoint elements for which our people may require additional training, so that we can further their knowledge of the system. "erefore, new training sessions will be developed following our certi$cation activities. Once completed, Sanimax Certi$cation program will have reached a total of 700!users, and more than 30!certi$cations will be granted.

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Sanimax – building on our success!

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DEVELOP OUR ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTION OFFER!

Zero waste : the name says it all. The philosophy behind this program is to eliminate all waste sent to landfill, or discharged in air or water. Through this new program, Sanimax is serving over

100 Walmart and Sam’s Club locations across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Each week, we pick up organic material such as fruits, vegetables, baked goods, eggs and milk that we send to compost sites and biodigesters across the States we service. Sanimax Zero waste Program is emerging as another impressive environmental solution and a groundbreaking philosophy!

Dean StewartVice-President, Procurement USA

For many people, summer is also the time of the year when they create memories to look back on fondly for years to come. "is is why many of us at Sanimax work so hard to provide our loved ones some special family moments that they will cherish forever.

Hard working and passionate employees are part of the Sanimax way of life. Frankly, I feel privileged to be able to witness this commitment by all of you on a daily basis at Sanimax. When I take stock of the progress we have made over the last 6 months, I am extremely proud of each and every one of you.

THREE MAJOR TRANSITIONS ALSO COME TO MIND:

First, we are seeing a renewed sense of energy in the company coupled with an unwavering mindset to be NUMBER ONE in our industry, motivated by an unconditional desire to WIN!

It is also a fact that everyone is now clearly focusing on CUSTOMERS. Actually, we see daily changes that demonstrate 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION is the measurement of SUCCESS at Sanimax. "is is very promising

in creating a secure future for each and everyone one of us at Sanimax. An example of this is the work that has been done in all the districts to get decision making and action planning closer to local management and ultimately closer to customers.

Finally our employees share a greater sense of ACCOMPLISHEMENT and pride. At the district level, there is a distinct feeling that we are getting things done and that we are heading in the right direction. "e CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT mindset is starting to take hold throughout all areas of the company.

As you can see, there is a lot to be proud of as we enter the summer season and we should take the time to collectively celebrate this progress.

However, it is important to continue to look forward and realize that, to keep seeking better ways, we have more hard work ahead of us. Our industry will always be challenged by many factors that are not under our control; our customers continue to want more value in products and services from Sanimax. As the bar gets raised continuously, our business model needs to continue to evolve. "is is why we need to build an even more robust foundation for our company so that we can keep on managing more e%ectively in an unpredictable world.

Sanimax must continue to better serve its customers while consolidating what has been achieved in its core businesses. We will continue to keep our eyes and ears open for oppor-tunities to grow our geographic footprint and enhance our competitive advantage with new products and services. A great example of this is the “Zero Waste Program” that we recently

and successfully implemented in the USA. I consider this to be one of our company’s great success stories. Another example of success is our brewers’ grains, a beer brewing by-product: with the e%orts of a dedicated team on both sides of the border, this product has captured a dominant position throughout North East.

Looking forward, we have many new areas of competitive advantage that are progressing and we are also exploring new opportunities: biomass in Canada, new strategies for bio-diesel and biogas in USA, hides bluing in Mexico and Asia, value added Ingredients solutions worldwide and full service Restaurant strategies. "e future is looking bright for Sanimax, thanks to all the hard work of each and every one of you.

"erefore I would like to personally thank each and every one of you for your continued support and dedication. "is summer, take time to reconnect with your family and to celebrate life’s simple pleasures. Enjoy yourselves, but play safe. Life is so precious!

Tony Galasso Chief Operating O&cer

Just before going to press with this bulletin, we have learned that Sanimax won first place in its category at the Octas 2010 gala! Sanimax was also nominated for best IT project on that occasion.

The pride of being part of such a project and such a success reflects on all members of the organization who were responsible for its implementation and are now in charge of its daily operation.

This award is a fine victory that crowns everyone’s efforts!

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"e logical next step to ERP implementation is the ERP Users’ Certi$cation program. "is program was initiated with the development of the CSR Certi$cation pilot project – dedicated to customer service representatives (CSR)!– and 22!users took the certi$cation tests back in April.

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Zero waste : the name says it all. The philosophy behind this program is to eliminate all waste sent to landfill, or discharged in air or water. Through this new program, Sanimax is serving over

100 Walmart and Sam’s Club locations across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Each week, we pick up organic material such as fruits, vegetables, baked goods, eggs and milk that we send to compost sites and biodigesters across the States we service. Sanimax Zero waste Program is emerging as another impressive environmental solution and a groundbreaking philosophy!

Dean StewartVice-President, Procurement USA

For many people, summer is also the time of the year when they create memories to look back on fondly for years to come. "is is why many of us at Sanimax work so hard to provide our loved ones some special family moments that they will cherish forever.

Hard working and passionate employees are part of the Sanimax way of life. Frankly, I feel privileged to be able to witness this commitment by all of you on a daily basis at Sanimax. When I take stock of the progress we have made over the last 6 months, I am extremely proud of each and every one of you.

THREE MAJOR TRANSITIONS ALSO COME TO MIND:

First, we are seeing a renewed sense of energy in the company coupled with an unwavering mindset to be NUMBER ONE in our industry, motivated by an unconditional desire to WIN!

It is also a fact that everyone is now clearly focusing on CUSTOMERS. Actually, we see daily changes that demonstrate 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION is the measurement of SUCCESS at Sanimax. "is is very promising

in creating a secure future for each and everyone one of us at Sanimax. An example of this is the work that has been done in all the districts to get decision making and action planning closer to local management and ultimately closer to customers.

Finally our employees share a greater sense of ACCOMPLISHEMENT and pride. At the district level, there is a distinct feeling that we are getting things done and that we are heading in the right direction. "e CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT mindset is starting to take hold throughout all areas of the company.

As you can see, there is a lot to be proud of as we enter the summer season and we should take the time to collectively celebrate this progress.

However, it is important to continue to look forward and realize that, to keep seeking better ways, we have more hard work ahead of us. Our industry will always be challenged by many factors that are not under our control; our customers continue to want more value in products and services from Sanimax. As the bar gets raised continuously, our business model needs to continue to evolve. "is is why we need to build an even more robust foundation for our company so that we can keep on managing more e%ectively in an unpredictable world.

Sanimax must continue to better serve its customers while consolidating what has been achieved in its core businesses. We will continue to keep our eyes and ears open for oppor-tunities to grow our geographic footprint and enhance our competitive advantage with new products and services. A great example of this is the “Zero Waste Program” that we recently

and successfully implemented in the USA. I consider this to be one of our company’s great success stories. Another example of success is our brewers’ grains, a beer brewing by-product: with the e%orts of a dedicated team on both sides of the border, this product has captured a dominant position throughout North East.

Looking forward, we have many new areas of competitive advantage that are progressing and we are also exploring new opportunities: biomass in Canada, new strategies for bio-diesel and biogas in USA, hides bluing in Mexico and Asia, value added Ingredients solutions worldwide and full service Restaurant strategies. "e future is looking bright for Sanimax, thanks to all the hard work of each and every one of you.

"erefore I would like to personally thank each and every one of you for your continued support and dedication. "is summer, take time to reconnect with your family and to celebrate life’s simple pleasures. Enjoy yourselves, but play safe. Life is so precious!

Tony Galasso Chief Operating O&cer

Just before going to press with this bulletin, we have learned that Sanimax won first place in its category at the Octas 2010 gala! Sanimax was also nominated for best IT project on that occasion.

The pride of being part of such a project and such a success reflects on all members of the organization who were responsible for its implementation and are now in charge of its daily operation.

This award is a fine victory that crowns everyone’s efforts!

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!e summer season is "nally upon us! !is is a wonderful time of year when many Sanimax employees look forward to planning special times together with their family.

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Summer brings back many pleasures: the sun, the beach, BBQ cooking, holiday travels and more! In order to fully appreciate these summer activities, we must learn the safety measures to adopt. Here are a few recommendations from your Health & Safety practitioners so that you and your family may enjoy a safe and pleasant summer!

FIGHT DEHYDRATION: as you know, it is important to drink lots of fluids, especially in the summertime. But it is wrong to think that beer and popsicles will do the job! Instead we should be drinking water, vegetable juices or even sports drinks like “Gatorade”, which help replenish the body’s fluid and minerals lost through sweating.

STAY COOL IN HOT WEATHER: being active and physically fit improves blood circulation in the body. Muscles expand and blood circulates faster throughout the body, “refreshing” the body from the inside.

WEAR SUNSCREEN: we strongly recommend the use of a sunscreen that has at least a 30 SPF (sun protection factor). We should avoid direct or indirect sun exposure for all babies less than 12 months old; kids under 3 have basically no defense against the sun’s harmful effects. Don’t forget to check your sunscreen’s expiry date too!

BBQ COOKING: make sure that kids stay away from the grill and keep all BBQ utensils and accessories out of their reach. Pay special attention when cooking hamburger meat; inner meat needs to reach 160°F (71°C) for desirable doneness. The color of meat is not a reliable indicator that meat has reached a temperature high enough to destroy harmful bacteria, as a safely cooked ground beef patty may vary in color from slight pink to brown.

ON THE ROAD: in the summer time, be extra cautious when you are driving around parks and residential areas as there are more people walking around. When riding a bike, stay alert and protect your most valuable body part… your head!

Enjoy the summer!

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We recently hired the MB3 marketing firm to help us strengthen the “SANIMAX” brand name in order to make it memorable for our customers. The objective is to have a plan for growing the SANIMAX brand from being a good brand to becoming the trademark that carries industry standards.

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to help us grow our trademark?

The answer:: All of us!!

Each time Sanimax employees interact with our customers, it is an opportunity to grow our trademark. However, each of these interac-tions also put us at risk of tarnishing SANIMAX reputation and brand.

Courteous drivers, clean trucks and equipment, patient and polite customer service agents, clear and detailed invoices, sales representatives who are prompt to follow-up with customers, an educational and transactional website, on time services, proper odour control management in the plant’s vicinity, being socially involved, serving customers in their own language, enjoying our work at Sanimax… When taken as a whole, these elements contribute to positively influence how our customers perceive Sanimax. It gives the SANIMAX brand a fantastic boost!

This is why, days in and days out, all of us are part of the company’s largest marketing team. We have all the tools we need to unleash the power of the SANIMAX brand. I plan to contribute. What about you?

Terry Finn Vice-President, Procurement Canada

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loud and clear from our people that they wanted to be better informed. At the time we said that communica-tion would take many shapes. !e tour itself was one form, the intranet another but also the San Press. After a brief interruption, we are happy to re-launch the San Press in its new redesigned format.

Our newsletter’s mission is very simple: getting us clo-ser to one another. We operate in three countries, in a number of states and provinces; it is imperative that we have a tool to discover the many facets of our company. In addition, we want your family to learn more about Sanimax and understand why all of us are so passionate about making our company better, one day at a time. In fact, this is why we are having it delivered to your door steps directly at home.

In this brand new issue, we are taking you on a virtual voyage of our Green Bay facility. Please enjoy it, you will "nd it contains lots of information on di#erent projects that

are ongoing within the company. I also encourage you to participate in this issue’s scavenger hunt. Discover Sanimax website and try your luck at winning an iPod.

Let’s all make the San Press a success. Get involved: send us material, we would love for our people to contribute some of the content.

!anks again and enjoy the summer. And for those of

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The Pioneers’ Dinner is a pretty simple concept: employees who celebrated 25, 30, 35 years of service, and sometimes even more, are invited with their spouse to join Martin Couture for a dinner which takes place in their respective work locations. As a matter of fact, employees with a combi-ned 150 years of service were gathered around the table during the dinner in Quebec!

The event allows our pioneers to share some time with their president, who in return can extend a very special thank you to those employees who have spent most of their lives working for Sanimax.

This year, three different Pioneers’ Dinners took place in February and celebrated the loyalty and commitment of the following employees:

For all these years of dedicated service,

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DOWN1- Name of the university for which Sanimax is funding research to find ways to reclaim “specified risk material” (SRM) separated out during the rendering process2- Sanimax’s roots… and one of the world’s oldest methods of recycling3- Those that Sanimax sales to its customers are packed with essential amino acids, phosphorus, digestible lysine, and essential fatty acids5- Sanimax’s specialty with used cooking oil, animal and meat by-products and hides and skins6- Worts residual that Sanimax collects from major and micro breweries and routes these nutrient-rich substances to dairy farms and cattle ranches across the continent for addition to feed7- The one used by Sanimax is pure energy11- Sanimax’s main one is to provide environmental solutions and added value to the agri-food industry13- Country in witch, other than United States and Canada, Sanimax has established one of its 15 locations14- The ones that Sanimax applies are : to do what’s right, to act ethically and honestly, to care about each other, its communities and environment, to seek better ways, finding opportunities by being restless, curious and intrusive, to innovate to transform ourselves and our business and to take action and assume them

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