Fred Steudler passed on October 19, 2023 at the age of 82.  Born in Lancaster, PA he graduated  with a bachelor’s degree in engineering from LeTourneau University.

He was a co-founder of Val-Co and as an engineer was responsible for developing feeding and drinking equipment for which he received numerous patents.  He was instrumental in designing and perfecting nipple drinkers and other labor-saving innovations from 1985 onwards.

Fred was well known both in the U.S. poultry industry and also among producers in India, China, Brazil and Holland.  He will be sadly missed.