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Show j. na' nijjjjiHBl iiyrtrtfr'fTf Tnii(iiriyi igr Thursday, October Long Wqy From Salad Days t, 1$ Wilsons products Co., 180 17th South, started with potato salad and now It is almost a $2 million annual business. Now serving retail grocers and institutions in 11 western states, Wilsons Is ceiet rating its 31st year of production. Lynn Wilson, president of fte company, has expanded operations from potato salad to a product line which includes a complete assortment of Mexican specialty foods, salad, puddings, canned chili, tamales and gravy and a variety of pizza. The expansion has been a namrcl one for the Lynn Wilson plant. The original salad line was expanded when it was found consumers tastes W. tHi r-- & Fhrt H Lfv r. Lynn Wilson ? f J0 A ?. changed during winter months. The move into Mexican food items proved to be "extremely popular and prepackaged item the pant has had to doublp tortillas and fcurritos, "enjoyed outstanding public acceptance, Mr. Wilson said. However, they were only an indication of the demand to be met in the taco shells, introduced last year. In this one item the plant has to double production twice in order to meet the demand from grocers and institutions. As the demand for Mexican food products increased, the Wilson plant was forced to expand to include new loading docks, expanded office space and half again as much fioor space as had been in use. Another improvement has been in increased production facilities for the canned chili and tamale products and tortillas. At times the produc0 tion of tortillas reaches a day. Commenting on the success cf his products over the past 20 years, M1 Wflfn jW There are many factors but basically the two main components are people and the quality of the product. 100,-00- in Wilson believes quality control. Each day a tray of products Is tested for taste and texture, and every Mr. batch every product is perishable products are dated and picked up and thrown away after a of sampled. certain time. sales volume of The company, which has about 80 employes, is a closely held firm and 100 per cent of the stock is held by employes. All employes are encouraged to purchase stock In the company and all employees participate in a bonus plan, which is paid two or three times each year on a direct relationship with tne firms profits. Lynn Wilsons company has sales experienced growth. In 1954, sales were about $382,000, while records Indicate that sales this year will top $1.8 million. The companys goal is to have a fore 1970. great 1 Flamingo & in the convenient z. can now has an easy-ope- n zip strip. 8-o- has watched his company grow In 30 years to o !i2 million annual sales volume OUTSELL ALL Real 100 Florida orange Juice. Makes a full quart More juice for your money. OTHER BRANDS r IV Baaed on the post nine yean in the market covered by the Consumer Analysis of the Salt Lake area. When you shop for speakers whether youre buying them as separate components ? as part of a console sy , let your ears be your guide. "Presence, or "fidelity refers to how well the eound through the speakers Reproduces the real thing. Where you plare --peakers ; and what kind of a room .theyre in are two definite factors to be considered. During the past year the market for the company' products has Increased rapid-ly- . Research by Wilson shows that the market is running one new product a month, of which about 75 per cent are successful. ; , ; Asked to what he attributed his success, Mr. Wilson; "well first, youve got to like people. But that isnt the total answer either. Youd better make sure youve got a quality product, too! All the public relations in the world cant sell an inferior product," he concluded. 1 All (T Let Your Ears Be The Guide . $2 million' be- Produced labor. & Packed in Utah by Utah Ifem, .EGG NOODLES AT YOUR REAM'S The West's Favorite Orange Juice. BARGAIN ANNEX ppUMBUkjM as ASTIN-WEIGK- PIANO . o T m Nil PHAN I' U1 How Long Have You Wanted ,to Play the Piano? For years and years I'll bet. ' HY NOf DO IT NOW! You can if you want to. Come on In and select a piano (you can buy it from us at factory price j and we'll help you get started. You'll never regret it and you'll really have a ball right from the start because even practicing sounds better on an Piano. Astin-Weig- ht SPECIAL OFFER! FULL SIZE DANISH MODERN CONSOLE PIANO Not Illustrated m y 1- iiiat 11 a-- - .-! IttUUC! Cabinet Shop This is just one of the many highly skilled dePiano. 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They are expensively made $1,100.00 p, console pianos with the remarkable patented sounding board that gives the piano a beautifully rich singing tone, extra long bass strings, direct blow action. Compare them in performance to pianos that sell in retail stores for $1,660 to $1,700 and listen to the rich difference. Direct at the Factory YOU TERMS AVAILABLE PAY FOR DELIVERY mm mNUFACTUQEQS 120 WEST '3300 whsakarm |