Early in 1900
the main railroad line was moved west to Lynndyl and Delta. This resulted
in some changes, but the people generally adjusted and other industries
appeared to supplement the economy. In 1930 Nephi Poultry, Inc., which
was affiliated with the Utah Poultry Association, was formed and employed
a number of locals. The Nephi Processing Plant was organized in July
1945 to process turkey meat. In 1947 the Juab Valley Feed Company was
organized; in 1958 it was purchased by Utah Poultry.
In June 1948
Termoid Western was dedicated and opened for inspection. The company
manufactured rubber conveyor and transmission belting; molded types
of industrial hose for oil fields, automotive fan belts, mechanical
rubber products, and tank lining. By 1956-57 gross sales reached over
six million dollars and it employed about 300 people. During the past
thirty years the company has had multiple changes. It has closed and
reopened, has changed owners several times, and is now operating as
N.R.P.-Jones. It currently employs about 145 people.
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