HART Design & Manufacturing Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Community And Industry Partners

GREEN BAY, WI — September 16, 2025 — HART Design & Manufacturing, a global leader in cheese processing and packaging equipment, commemorated its 50th anniversary with a special celebration on September 4, 2025. The event brought together employees, customers, industry partners, and friends of the company to honor five decades of innovation and growth.

Held at Black Sheep Weddings & Events, the evening highlighted HART’s legacy of excellence in the cheese industry while expressing gratitude to the people and partners who made the milestone possible. Guests traveled from near and far to join the celebration, underscoring the deep relationships HART has built across the globe.

Attendees enjoyed live music by Sweet Acoustics, a menu of wood-fired pizza from Rustique Pizzeria, hors d’oeuvres from DeGrand Family Restaurant, and a striking balloon and letter display designed by Glitz & Gilt-Balloon Art. The evening reflected both the company’s roots in Green Bay and its enduring commitment to community.

“This celebration was as much about our people and partners as it was about HART’s history,” said Timm Schaetz, CEO of HART Design & Manufacturing. “For 50 years, we’ve been driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and collaboration. It was a privilege to share this moment with the individuals and organizations who have supported us along the way.”

The celebration was one of several events planned throughout HART’s anniversary year. In addition to honoring its history, the company is looking forward to a new era of expansion. HART will continue to serve the cheese industry with precision-engineered solutions while introducing its equipment to new food manufacturing markets around the world.

For more on HART Design & Manufacturing and its 50-year legacy of engineering excellence, visit HART Design & Manufacturing’s website.