Rendertorial
Rendering, Gasification & Green Energy Solutions
• Complete systems & equipment for rendering animal by-products
• Innovative food waste & depackaging solutions
• Gasification systems: a new way of solving manure issues
• High-quality recycling systems since 2002
• Engineering, designing, manufacturing, installation and servicing
• Sales and service offices worldwide
Maximize the value of your by-products!
Mavitec is an exclusive distributor for the Dupps Company
MAVITEC.COM | THE NETHERLANDS | +31 (0)72 574 59 88 | INFO@MAVITEC.COM
Join
RENDER
The International Magazine of Rendering
CMYK / .ai
ON
For additional news
NEW resources available on www.alloyhardfacing.com!
Have questions? Get answers!
Application
Forms
Photo/Video
Library
Enhanced
Parts
Listing
ALLmanac
Blog
ALLOY HARDFACING AND ENGINEERING CO.
1.800.328.8408/1.952.492.5569/+506-7019-2800 Español
salesinfo@alloyhardfacing.net
Exactly 150 issues—or 25 years—
ago, Render’s leadership changed hands
to a young woman who was only slightly
familiar with the rendering industry
thanks to the magazine’s previous
editor being her grandfather. Stepping
into some big shoes was scary, but also
exciting and full of possibilities. What a
ride the past quarter century has been,
but all great things must come to an end.
This October issue will be my
last as editor and publisher after an
amazing career of managing the only
international magazine of rendering.
From nervously stepping into my
first National Renderers Association
convention in October 1996 when
bovine spongiform encephalopathy
was a term I could not spell, let alone
pronounce, to educating others on the
most globally sustainable industry, the
experience has been life-changing.
My very first editorial discussed
the media’s responsibility to report true
and accurate information—not hearsay
that eventually has to be retracted or
corrected. This is something Render has
always strived for and I hope we have
accomplished this in the past 25 years.
Of course, this could not have been
done without the dedicated, passionate,
and generous writers, proofreaders,
advertisers, and support over the past
two-plus decades. I have been truly
blessed to work with some talented
individuals who have contributed to the
success of this global publication, and I
thank each and every one.
Rest assured Render will be in
capable hands with the selection of
Sharla Ishmael, who brings with her
great publishing experience in the beef
industry. Read more on page 38.
Renderers are a competitive lot,
but when faced with challenges and
opportunities, they unite as one group,
one family. This has made working for
the rendering industry a real pleasure
and I appreciate everyone I have met
along the way who welcomed me as one
of theirs, one of the family. This is the
hardest part about leaving this position,
the people, but I take with me fond
memories and incredible relationships
I know will continue for years to come.
Thank you all for an incredible
journey. Keep on rendering! R
www.rendermagazine.com Render October 2021 5
/www.rendermagazine.com
link
/www.alloyhardfacing.com
link
/www.mavitec.com