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FROM FAMILY
ROOTS
TO FIBER For 30 years, the Schrock family business has served as a link between waste wood producers and home heating. BY ALISON LEE
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n 1992, Dale Schrock founded Fiber By-Products, a full-service wood waste diversion company that prevents some 150,000 tons of wood waste from being landfilled each year. If Schrock were around today, he would tell you that he didn’t launch business by design, but rather, by necessity. Prior to 1992, the large poultry barns on Schrock’s farm meant lots of wood shavings, and he was always looking for a better way of doing things, according to his sons, three of whom now run the business. He sought to recycle rather than waste, so he began with creating animal bedding. This soon extended beyond his own farm into other local farms, and it wasn’t long before surrounding businesses were impressed with his service and method. According to Cory Schrock, who is now general manager, it was very much a “We see what you’re doing, and we like it.” From there, Schrock’s business launched itself into a service-based company that served as a home for wood waste from local saw mills and wood product manufacturers. Fiber By-Products team members (left to right): Cory Schrock, general manager; Jon Gingerich, sales and procurement; Brad Schrock, yard manager; Matt Myers, production manager; and Chad Schrock, president. PHOTO: TIM PORTZ
14 PELLET MILL MAGAZINE | ISSUE 1 2022
