New Pig Corporation, known for industrial absorbents, is led by Chairman and CEO Clark Stapelfeld. Founded in 1985 by Ben Stapelfeld and partners, the company remains a private entity. Note: A separate boutique hotel group, The Pig, is owned by KSL Capital Partners.
Seeing an opportunity to increase efficiency, the invention process began. They cut up pantyhose and stuffed them with everything from sawdust to rice hulls, and finally ground corncob,” begins Clark Stapelfeld, CEO of New Pig Corporation (New Pig).
When it came time to give our company a name, co-founder Ben Stapelfeld (the handsome fellow at the top of this page) chose "Pig Corporation," but it was already registered to a local farmer. Out of respect to farmers (and lawyers), we added "New" to our name, and the rest is history.
Robin "Rob" Feld is a reclusive truffle-forager who was once a renowned Portland chef. Living in a cabin deep in the Oregon forests, he hunts for truffles with the help of his prized foraging pig.
For the first time in its nearly two-decade long run, Peppa Pig has included a same-sex couple. The moment comes during the episode entitled "Families," which aired on Britain's Channel 5 on Sept. 6. The short scene happens when Peppa's classmate, Penny Polar Bear, discusses her family during the school day.
We're two guys - Frederick Kearney and David Lauterstein - who founded a company and found a life together. And we're the team they built to realize their vision. We're in our third decade of kicking ass, and while we're more popular than ever, very few people know our whole story.
In a production contract, the farmer does not actually own the pigs they're raising. Instead, the pork packing company—one of those Big Four again—owns the animals. The farmer is on the hook for all the expenses associated with labor, equipment, maintenance, and raising the animals.
Robin Hutson OBE worked at some of the world's best hotels before launching the successful Hotel du Vin and The Pig hotel groups. Telling the story of his career in hospitality, from starting out as a waiter to pioneering the boutique hotel movement, Robin offers insights on starting, growing and selling businesses.
The pig dates back 40 million years to fossils, which indicates that wild pig-like animals roamed forests and swamps in Europe and Asia. By 4900 B.C., pigs were domesticated in China, and by 1500 B.C., they were being raised in Europe.
He is on the Board of Governors for The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and an active supporter of Action Against Hunger. He is also a regular contributor to The Caterer magazine and campaigner for greater representation in Government for the hospitality sector.
Tom Ross was appointed chief executive officer of The Pig Hotels in May 2023. Ross, who joined the group in 2013, has led the company's day-to-day operations since he was named managing director in March 2022.
New Pig Corporation, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Tipton, Pennsylvania, is a pioneering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for leaks, drips, and spills.
Chris Brown generated over $1 million by selling every piece of clothing, shoe, and cap he had ever worn. With a collection of more than 700 t-shirts, 500 caps, and 600 pairs of shoes, he simply ran out of space, so he decided to sell everything.
In March 2007, Jay-Z sold the rights to the Rocawear brand to Iconix Brand Group for $204 million. Jay-Z retained his stake in the company and continued to oversee the marketing, licensing, and product development.
Jordan Craig is an elite streetwear brand that was fortified back in 1989 on Jamaica Ave, in New York City. We've made it our mission to produce premium clothing because we have an enduring devotion for making you look phenomenal on your journey to greatness.
The frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus), also known as the scaffold shark, is often called a "living fossil." This ancient shark has remained largely unchanged for millions of years, offering us a glimpse into the distant past.
In "School Play", Peppa kisses Pedro on the cheek. In "The Eye Test", when Pedro slips into a muddy puddle, he loses his glasses and he can't see very well. He's the "clumsy one" in Peppa's playgroup.