dean foods is an american food and beverage company and the largest dairy company in the united states .

headquartered in dallas , texas , the company maintains plants and distributors in the united states .

dean foods has 66 manufacturing facilities in 32 u.s. states and distributes its products across all 50 .

the company 's 58 brands include dairypure , trumoo , friendly 's , mayfield , dean 's , meadow gold , tuscan and alta dena .

dean foods

now the biggest processor and distributor of dairy products , suiza foods acquires dean foods , soon adopting the much - loved dean foods brand .
when it comes to foods and beverages you can trust , dean foods brands are the natural choice .
dean foods ( df ) raises ownership stake in good karma foods , in which it made a minority investment in may 2017 . this reflects dean foods ' solid brand building strategy .
investment marks dean foods ' commitment to plant - based foods and beverages dallas and boulder , colo . . . .
12 . 2008  dean foods issued first corporate responsibility report 2009  dean foods acquired alpro , a european leader in soy - based products 2012  the whitewave foods company ( nyse : wwav ) , a wholly owned subsidiary of dean foods company , completed initial public offering 2013  dean foods sold the morningstar foods division to saputo inc . ( tsx : sap ) .  dean foods completed the spin - off of the whitewave foods company ( nyse : wwav ) and divests the remaining shares . 13
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dexheimer , ellen ,
dean dynasty ,
dairy foods , november 1991 .
11 . 2004  dean foods acquired horizon organic holding corporation , maker of a full line of organic milk and dairy products .  dean foods consolidated silk , horizon organic® and other branded businesses such as whitewave foods company 2005  dean foods spun off dean specialty foods group , which included pickles , dips , dressings and foodservice products as treehouse foods 2006  standard & poor ' s announced that dean foods will be added to the s & p 500 index 2007  dean foods profits dropped due to the global financial crisis , due to increase of raw materials and price wars for it . 12
celebrating decades of success , the company is renamed . dean foods company is born .
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wall street journal , august 22 , 1989 .
dean foods completes purchase ,
wall street journal , may 1 , 1991 .
dean foods completes purchase ,
wall street journal , november 21 , 1991 .
for 15 years , we’ve helped develop national and regional dairy brands for dean foods .
dean , howard ,
dean foods to acquire marie ' s salad dressings ,
pr newswire , may 7 , 1997 .
dallas , jan . 23 , 2018 / prnewswire / — dean foods company . . .
dean foods sells almost 10 million cartons of nutritious milk to schools on every school day .
dean foods ' poison pill ,
wall street journal , december 11 , 1989 .
dean foods consumer affairs p . o . box 961447 el paso , tx 79996 deanfoods @ urltoken
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investment marks dean foods ' commitment to plant - based foods and beverages dallas and boulder , colo . , july 2 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) today announced it has increased its ownership . . .
the dean foods suit joins several high - profile cases recently to question health claims made on products ranging from pomegranate juice to toddler formula . dean foods could not be reached for immediate comment tuesday morning .
dean foods is proud to introduce new dairypure ® brand white milk from our trusted regional dairy brands .
dean foods company announces upcoming webcast of fourth quarter and full - year 2017 earnings conference . . .
osterland , andrew ,
dean foods : indigestion ,
financial world , april 25 , 1995 .
now leading natural / organic foods retailer whole foods market has decided to shift its soymilk offerings back towards organic .
dean foods company , a food and beverage company , processes and distributes milk , and other dairy and dairy case products in the united states . dean foods’s insiders have invested 15 . 29k sharesread more . . .
dean foods gets license for ' guilt free ' products ,
frozen food age , march 1994 .
the company ' s name was changed to comstock michigan fruit in 1998 when dean foods acquired the plant .
“dean foods said , oh , we agree you have a culture , we agree with the principles , ” he said . “that’s how i agreed to stay with dean foods and to run silk after its acquisition . ”
a spokeswoman for dean foods said :
certain subsidiaries of dean foods and b . s . a . international , s . a . , a company under common control with groupe lactalis , have entered into an agreement in which b . s . a . international will acquire dean foods ' rachel ' s united kingdom business .
dean foods’ acquisition of foremost farms’ two dairy processing plants in de pere and waukesha , wis . , eliminated an aggressive competitor against dean foods , the department said . dean foods and foremost farms were the first and fourth largest milk processors in northeastern illinois , the upper peninsula of michigan ( the up ) and wisconsin , respectively . dean foods now has approximately 57 percent of the market for processed milk in northeastern illinois , the up and wisconsin .
milk and dairy company dean foods said monday it will move its corporate office into leased space inside cityplace dallas .
dean foods ( nyse : df ) shares were soaring nearly 14 percent tuesday after the food and beverage giant reported a first - quarter earnings - and - sales beat . what happened dean foods reported earnings per . . .
dean foods’ strengthened its ice cream offerings with the 2016 acquisition of friendly’s . friendly’s bolstered dean foods’ market position in the northeast us and provides a platform for nationwide expansion . dean foods also is looking to expand the mayfield creamery product line in the southern us . another step to sell higher margin products is dean’s 50 - 50 production and distribution partnership with organic valley and its line of organic fairy products .
so dean foods is eliminating the
schepps
name in dallas . well , that doesn ' t seem right .
dean foods ' ( df ) focus on cost reduction and productivity should help it offset input inflation and volume softness .
dean foods to cut 840 jobs and close 13 plants ,
new york times , may 29 , 1996 .
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news about the dean foods company , including commentary , financial data and archival articles published in the new york times .
dean foods also remains on track to close 10 - 15 % of its plants in an effort to reduce costs .
this transaction allows dean foods to grow the core elements of its portfolio that will yield the greatest return for shareholders .
beyond enriching lives , we believe dean foods can play an important role in enriching communities , good causes and the environment .
expanding our range of brands , dean foods acquires friendly’s ® and embarks on a successful joint venture with organic valley ® .
andrews , nina ,
financial officer named president of dean foods ,
new york times , january 2 , 1989 .
crown , judith ,
dean foods catches a chill ,
crain ' s chicago business , september 18 , 1989 .
dean foods to post an earnings record for its latest year ,
wall street journal , july 17 , 1990 .
accelerating enterprise - wide cost productivity dallas , nov . 7 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company . . .
dean foods co . : a big processor survives a dry spell ,
barron ' s , april 10 , 1989 .
oloroso , arsenio ,
dean foods ' dry spell ends ,
crain ' s chicago business , july 29 , 1991 .
dallas — dean foods co . is forming a joint venture with cropp , an organic farmer cooperative and owner of the organic valley brand . the partnership will bring organic milk to retailers through dean foods’ processing plants and refrigerated direct - store delivery distribution system .
in 2017 , dean foods will introduce new formulations across numerous ice cream varieties sold under the mayfield and dean’s brands , and packaging will “get a fresh look , ” mr . scozzafava said .
so dean foods is eliminating the
schepps
name in dallas . well , that doesn ' t seem right . | dallas observer
dallas , may 9 , 2018 dean foods company ( nyse : df ) announced today that its board of directors declared . . .
dean foods expects to split stock , boost payout , as profit rises ,
wall street journal , july 17 , 1991 .
in trading on the new york stock exchange oct . 25 , dean foods’ shares surged 11 % and have edged higher since then .
dairy giant dean foods violated consumer fraud laws by claiming that its milk does a body good , a federal lawsuit filed this week alleges .
former owners dean foods said it remained
business as usual
at rachel ' s , which is understood to employ about 140 people .
brokers familiar with the search said dean foods considered fountain place and bank of america plaza among other downtown buildings with significant square footage available .
company lowers full - year adjusted eps guidance dallas , aug . 8 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company . . .
silk’s standards have been completely eroded by whitewave ( which started with dean foods ) , which is especially shocking to its founder steve demos .
the department also alleges that the acquisition reduced competition substantially in the sale of milk to supermarkets , grocery stores , and other commercial customers throughout northeastern illinois , the up and wisconsin . dean foods’ acquisition deprived these retailers of the benefits of substantial head - to - head competition between dean foods and foremost farms . further , the department said that with foremost farms eliminated as a competitor , it would be easier for dean foods to coordinate with the remaining milk processors , whose competitive decision - making dean foods has described as
more predictable
and
rational .
“adding organic valley to the current lineup of dean foods branded dairy products enables dean foods to offer retail customers the largest and most comprehensive dairy offering across multiple segments with national brands that consumers know and trust , ” said gregg tanner , c . e . o . of dean foods . “it also allows us to further leverage our manufacturing and distribution network . we believe the dynamic and growing organic valley brand of organic milk is the perfect complement to our own category - leading dairypure and trumoo brands and gives dean foods a strong position in the organic dairy segment . ”
the plants have been sold to dean foods co . , of dallas , the nation ' s largest processor of milk and other dairy products .
dallas , may 8 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) today reported first quarter 2018 . . .
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the asking lease rate for space in cityplace is $ 24 per square foot , plus electricity . dean foods will occupy floors 34 through 40 in the 42 - floor , 1 . 2 - million - square - foot building . dean foods occupies about 150 , 000 square feet at its current location .
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over time , the branded milk strategy is expected to help dean foods with its net price realization . pricing efforts have been under way for two years .
dallas , june 22 , 2017 ( prnewswire ) — dean foods company announced thursday that it has acquired uncle matt ' s organic , a leading organic juice company . uncle matt ' s organic will continue operating the business out of its offices in clermont , florida , as a subsidiary of dean foods company .
in addition to the brand , uncle matt himself – matt mclean – will be joining dean foods to continue his leadership of this brand into the future .
dean foods is a delaware corporation with its principal place of business in dallas . it is one of the largest food and beverage producers in the united states , with revenues of $ 12 . 5 billion in 2008 . dean foods’ dairy group is the country’s largest processor and distributor of milk and other dairy products .
adjusted earnings at dean foods co . were higher in the third quarter ended sept . 30 , helped in part by ebbing pressure on sales volumes . the company’s strong financial results were issued in the midst of a leadership transition and against a backdrop of speculation that dean foods may be subject to a takeover bid .
reiter , jeff ,
all together now ,
dairy foods , november 1991 .
dallas , jan . 23 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) will host a live webcast of its . . .
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dean foods ( df ) reported earnings 30 days ago . what ' s next for the stock ? we take a look at earnings estimates for some clues .
cnbc ' s contessa brewer reports dairy farmers across eight states are now struggling as big retailers like walmart , dean foods and kroger get into the milk business .
jedynak , beverly ,
dean foods completes acquisition of w . b . roddenberry co . , inc . ,
pr newswire , february 1 , 1993 .
dean foods will place all of its regional milk labels under one brand as part of a move to boost its business and tout the quality of its product .
“as part of our routine business operations , dean foods continues to evaluate all of our businesses on an ongoing basis , ” marguerite copel , a dean foods spokesperson , said today in an e - mailed statement to bloomberg . “it would be inappropriate for us to speculate about what choices we might make in the future . ”
when dean foods purchased the silk soymilk brand , its products were 100 % organic , which is extremely important in a gmo - dominated u . s . market .
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prosecutors said mr . walters made more than $ 40 million from 2008 to 2014 by realizing profits and avoiding losses based on inside information he received about dean foods .
the financial results and conference call followed by a little more than a week media reports of a possible takeover bid for dean foods . on oct . 25 , the financial times , citing numerous unidentified sources , said hangzhou wahaha group , a chinese food and beverage distributor , had approached banks to help finance a takeover of dean foods .
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mans , jack ,
hey , big spender !
dairy foods , november 1991 .
otto , alison ,
a prognosis of progress ,
dairy foods , april 1986 .
after moving to a purpose - built factory in aberystwyth , it was sold to horizon in 1999 and then it was bought by dean foods , of dallas , texas .
mr . mickelson made roughly $ 1 million trading dean foods shares ; he agreed to forfeit those profits in a related civil case brought by the securities and exchange commission .
byrne , harlan s . ,
dean foods co . : diversification paying off for big seller of dairy products ,
barron ' s , may 7 , 1990 .
the ice cream market enjoyed a 2 % volume gain year - to - date , versus the same period in 2015 . dean foods holds a 10 % market share .
dean’s : available throughout pennsylvania , ohio , indiana , illinois , and wisconsin .
mr . mickelson was also mentioned during the trial as someone who had traded in dean foods shares and once owed nearly $ 2 million in gambling debts to mr . walters .
lingle , rick ,
a tale of two lines ,
dairy foods , august 1991 .
rod bacon , vice president of operations for dean specialty foods , based in green bay , wis . , said the drinks were made for other companies , using their brand names .
joining dean foods allows me to continue to nurture the brand i started nearly 20 years ago ,
said mclean .
our mission has always been to produce the highest quality organic juices . becoming part of dean foods will allow us to bring organic to consumers at a scale that supports the organic farming community and increasing consumer interests at the same time .
mr . scozzafava further simplified the approach dean is taking with its flagship milk brand .
the department’s lawsuit not only seeks to undo the 2009 deal but also requires dean foods to notify the department at least 30 days prior to any future acquisition involving a milk processing operation .
byrne , harlan s . ,
dean foods co . : seesaw markets don ' t slow its trek to another record year ,
barron ' s , june 3 , 1991 .
2016 saw dean foods exploring new revenue streams . the company acquired ice cream brand friendly’s and established a joint venture with organic valley to distribute the brand’s dairy products . on the company’s fourth - quarter earnings call in february 2017 , dean foods’ executives discussed how mergers , acquisitions , and investments could help balance the variable price of milk and ebb and flow of that business .
dean foods has built up its business partly by acquiring local brands . among its stable of brands are tuscan , garelick farms , and pet dairy . it spun off its whitewave brand , which makes silk almond milk and other products , in 2013 . dean also sold its morningstar foods division , which makes coffee creamers , sour cream , and other products , in 2013 .
at dean foods , more than 16 , 000 people work to make our vision of a healthy future come to life , both in our dallas headquarters and plants across the u . s .
new york ( ap ) — dean foods will place all of its regional milk labels under one brand as part of a move to boost its business and tout the quality of its product .
organic consumers , activists and advocates were taken aback by the december 2012 that earthbound farm , the largest grower of organic produce in the united states , was preparing to be sold to whitewave foods , a company whose ceo is the former ceo of the massive pro - gmo food corporation dean foods .
when you see dean’s ® on the label , you know it’s right for your table .
—dean ' s : available throughout pennsylvania , ohio , indiana , illinois , and wisconsin .
in addition , bloomberg news service reported today ( september 1 , 2010 ) that there was speculation on wall street that groupe danone , the french dairy giant , was interested in acquiring dean foods .
while whitewave is said to support gmo labeling according to earthbound pr reps , it is well worth noting than dean foods has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars against gmo labeling in the past , including $ 253 , 000 against the california labeling campaign in 2012 . and considering that dean foods’ reps are now at whitewave , it’s hard to trust their commitment to protecting organic standards , isn’t it ?
in 2000 dean foods invested $ 3 million for a system to treat effluent from the plant ' s production process before it went to the benton harbor - st . joseph joint wastewater treatment plant .
horwich , andrea ,
boosting sales by boning up on calcium ,
dairy foods , october 1986 .
schexnayder , karla ,
' whey ' ahead of the game ,
dairy foods , march 1991 .
dean foods company is one of the leading processors and distributors of various dairy products in the united states . it was started in 1925 with the purchase of the pecatonica marketing company and was later named to dean foods company . the company has two divisions and sells milk food and beverage products from more than 50 local and regional brands . with a workforce of more than 26 , 000 employees , dean foods company has more than 100 operating plants in the united states . some of the brands the company offers are mountain high , brown s dairy , robinson dairy , berkeley farms and meadow brook .
the 50 / 50 joint venture will serve as a strategic growth platform for both companies , dean foods said . cropp ( cooperative of regions organic producer pools ) will provide a portfolio of organic valley products as well as access to an organic milk supply from its dairy farmers . dean foods will provide processing services and distribution through its refrigerated distribution network . both companies will leverage their sales experience to drive distribution . dean foods brings experience in such retail channels as large format , dollar store and convenience store , the company said , while organic valley brings expertise in the natural channel , emerging markets and specialty distributors .
the department’s complaint alleges that the transaction reduced competition substantially in the sale of milk to school districts in the up and wisconsin . dean foods and foremost farms were the two best - situated processors from which to purchase milk for numerous school districts in the up and wisconsin . after dean foods’ acquisition of foremost farms’ consumer products division , these districts have been left with a monopoly provider . there are also a substantial number of school districts in the region for which dean foods and foremost farms were two of only three recent or likely future bidders . these school districts have been left with only two choices after the acquisition .
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small niche , big potential ,
dairy foods , may 1991 .
dean foods , the manufacturer of silk , the top - selling soymilk drink , was first “outed” in cornucopia’s may 2009 report , behind the bean : the heroes and charlatans of the natural and organic soy foods industry , for switching its soybean sourcing from american farms to cheaper organic beans from china . later in 2009 , cornucopia revealed that dean foods had then largely abandoned organic soybeans altogether , stealthily changing the soybeans in their core silk product line from organic to less expensive conventionally grown soybeans that the company was calling “natural . ”
he left his post running company operations not long after selling to dean foods along with most of silk’s green - focused management , saying silk was now about “green , with the dead presidents on it . ”
a documentary airing in canada called ‘the green giants’ detailed what demos believed was a betrayal by engles and dean foods over his silk brand , a popular and green company that represented his life’s work and mission .
14 .  dean foods became a giant via an exceptionally well - executed acquisition strategy that gave a critical mass to develop an advantaged route to market and low cost base for milk .  the scale of their milk business , together with the strong customer links inherent in a private - label - dominated category , was then leveraged to expand into better branded sections of the chiller cabinet .  their various skill - sets : acquisitions , customer relations and brand building , are now required in order to thrive in today’s retail environment .  dean foods had shown the benefits of taking the initiative to create their own future . the proceeds from the ipo and the sale of morningstar foods are going to pay down debt . this substantially strengthens dean foods’ balance sheet and gives a greater flexibility to make big moves in building dean and whitewave 15
saying that its relationship with dean foods had “chilled , ” whole foods indicated it was bringing in a new branded organic soymilk partner , earth balance . the national retailer also told the denver post , in an august 27 story , that it wanted earth balance’s soymilk products to contain only domestically grown soybeans carrying the organic label .
despite its status as an independent company , whitewave is owned by gregg engles , the former ceo of dean foods , who seems to still have a special affinity for and a huge stake in his former company .
at dean foods , we’re proud to be one of the nation’s largest distributors of dairy products . but , more than that , we’re proud our food and beverages are welcome guests in homes and refrigerators across the nation .
deutsche bank analysts lost their appetite for two food companies monday , including twinkies maker hostess brands inc ( nasdaq : twnk ) and major conglomerate dean foods co ( nyse : df ) . the analyst deutsche . . .
in march of last year , dean specialty foods moved production of most cheese sauce and pudding to its plant in dixon , ill . , putting about 50 of the benton harbor plant ' s employees out of work .
the plants sold to dean have been part of foremost and its predecessor cooperatives for nearly 80 years .
dean foods , and its whitewave division , received media scrutiny , and industry condemnation , this past spring for not notifying retailers or changing the upc codes , when they quietly switched to conventional soybeans in their core - products .
dean foods is an equal opportunity employer . all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race , color , religion , sex , sexual orientation , gender identity , national origin , disability or protected veteran status .
the vast majority of them were not happy with the news , even as earthbound social media and pr reps began responding to customer concerns with the same response , that whitewave “is not a part of dean foods anymore . ”
in january 1997 the company announced the selection of phil marineau , the former head of quaker oats ' gatorade unit , as president and coo . marineau replaced thomas l . rose , who retired from those positions but maintained a position as vice - chairman of the board . analysts applauded the selection of marineau for his extensive experience in packaged foods marketing , an area in which dean was not traditionally strong . said analyst john mcmillin of prudential securities ,
as a dean foods stockholder , i am thrilled that dean could find such a qualified person .
london , uk / accesswire / june 14 , 2018 / if you want access to our free earnings report on dean foods co . ( nyse : df ) , all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link urltoken on may 08 , 2018 , dean foods reported financial results for the first quarter of 2018 ending march 31 , 2018 . the company surpassed analysts ' estimates for earnings as well as revenue in q1 fy18 .
we take nature’s most nutritious products and turn them into wholesome , flavorful foods and beverages that promote growth and healthier lives .
at one point , mr . davis said , mr . walters provided him with the bat phone to use while communicating about dean foods , adding that later he had thrown it into a creek after federal agents visited his home .
mr . davis also testified that mr . walters sometimes spoke in code , using “dallas cowboys” to refer to dean foods and asking “how’s the milkman doing ? ” when inquiring about the company , then the country’s largest dairy processor .
throughout 1995 dean continued its shopping spree , purchasing rio grande foods , a $ 40 million frozen vegetable processor based in texas ; noral crosetti foods , a $ 45 million frozen vegetable processor based in california ; and the salad dressing and dairy operations of merico inc . , worth about $ 70 million annually . whenever possible dean worked to consolidate operations of its new acquisitions , seeking to effect efficiencies and move production closer to retail markets to reduce transportation costs .
christopher j . bellairs , dean foods cfo added that while the company was certainly open to acquisitions , it was also considering joint ventures and “other forms of deals and structures that allow us to partner with very strong brands . ”
soon your regional milk brand might be getting a bit of an image makeover , as dean foods says it’s taking all 31 of its brands and pushing them under one national umbrella in an effort to unite against struggling milk sales .
with 282 employees , the plants will continue operating and buying milk from foremost farms , according to dean .
the wisconsin - based farm policy research group discovered target nationally advertised silk soymilk in newspapers with the term “organic” pictured on the carton’s label , when in fact the manufacturer , dean foods , had quietly shifted their products away from organics .
on the 31 may 2018 , dean foods company ( nyse : df ) will be paying shareholders an upcoming dividend amount of $ 0 . 09 per share . however , investors must have bought the company’s stock beforeread more . . .
the success of the trumoo brand of flavored milk has prompted the dean foods co . , dallas , texas , to start transitioning many of its regional brands to common graphics in an effort to create a uniform presence throughout the country .
in december 2012 it was revealed that he bought 10 , 000 shares of dean’s stock at an average price of $ 17 . 25 per share . also , according to forbes , mr . engles still owns a whopping 2 , 479 , 156 shares of dean foods , significantly more than the 1 , 684 , 358 he owns in whitewave .
dean says it wanted the two foremost bottling plants to increase its presence in wisconsin . at this time , a company spokeswoman said , dean doesn ' t have plans to change the management or reduce employment at the plants .
sam dean , sr . , was working with a brokerage firm in chicago when he decided to start his own company . as he had been brokering evaporated milk , it seemed logical to enter that business . when he founded the dean evaporated milk company in 1925 , it consisted of one plant in pecatonica , illinois . soon , two more plants were added . dean entered the fresh milk industry in the mid - 1930s , and until 1947 dean ' s market was mostly fluid milk in northern illinois . in 1947 dean also entered the ice cream business .
dean foods markets its products through advertising and other promotions , including media , coupons , trade shows , and other promotional activities . the company has significantly increased its advertising spending in the past several years to drive consumer awareness of its national brands .
that many of the other executives running whitewave have held similar positions at dean foods , meaning that the fundamental decision - makers aren’t much different for this “new company” that also owns the silk “natural” and formerly organic company as well as horizon “organic” milk .
with fluid milk volumes declining , dean foods believes a switch to more profitable branded products and reducing its large - format private label business will provide higher gross margins . increased sales of products such as ice cream and cottage cheese is to improve profitability .
in october 2017 , dean foods will encounter a debt maturity event , requiring a $ 142 million payment . cash on hand is less than $ 50 million , so the firm is likely to drawn from one or both of its credit facilities , which together total $ 900 million . dean foods currently has $ 66 million drawn against the facilities . following a scheduled $ 65 million maturity in 2020 , no other substantial debt payments are required until 2023 , when a $ 700 million note comes due .
selling the two plants to dean was the best way of ensuring their long - term survival , according to foremost .
samuel e . dean sr . purchases the pecatonica marketing company , an evaporated milk processing facility located in northwestern illinois .
barnett , tracy l . ,
dean pursues consolidation strategy ,
santa cruz sentinel , february 4 , 1996 .
therrien , lois ,
dean goes looking for a diet supplement ,
business week , march 14 , 1988 .
a major milestone for the company came in 1961 with the purchase of green bay food company . this acquisition marked dean ' s entry into the pickle business and green bay continues to lead this profitable dean division . four years later , howard m . dean , grandson of the founder and at the time a supply officer for the u . s . navy , was tapped by his uncle , who was then chairman , to join the company . howard dean became company president in 1970 , along with some other changes in management that signaled a new era for dean foods . included in that new era was an acquisition strategy - - perfected by kenneth j . douglas - - that set the stage for the company ' s next decade . most often , dean absorbed well - known regional brands and companies that were small and healthy . dean provided them with infusions of capital - - especially to upgrade facilities - - and access to marketing and management expertise .
a front - page story in the chicago tribune in july outlined a consumer survey that showed the public was unclear about the difference between natural and organic labels and that some corporations , particularly dean foods , were taking advantage of the confusion in the marketplace .
dean foods , a company that has seen a prodigious drop in share value in 2010 , has been rumored to be looking for a buyer for its whitewave division ( silk , horizon , international delight , land o’ lakes creamer and other branded products ) .
dairy processors , such as dean foods and foremost farms , purchase raw milk from dairy farms and agricultural cooperatives to pasteurize and package the milk . the processors then distribute and sell the milk to school districts , supermarkets , grocery stores and other commercial customers .
dean foods company ( nyse : df ) trades with a trailing p / e of 15 . 3x , which is lower than the industry average of 19 . 4x . while df might seem like an attractive stock to buy , read more . . .
dallas , may 9 , 2018 dean foods company ( nyse : df ) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $ 0 . 09 per share . the dividend is payable on may 31 , 2018 , to stockholders . . .
in san juan , puerto rico , suiza foods makes its first dairy acquisition , marking a new era in the highly fragmented dairy industry .
7 .  they developed a single - serve milk plastic bottle :  ideal for sale in school - vending machines  an innovation that was quickly propagated across their other regional companies  under the name of milk chugs  2001 ended with suiza’s biggest deal to date : the acquisition of dean foods itself , for $ 1 . 5 billion .  this gave the company , which adopted the better - known name of dean foods , over 30 % of the us liquid milk market .  two - thirds of the combined suiza / dean product range was branded and one third of the range was private label  the merged company resolved its arrangement with dairy farmers of america by handing over $ 165 million and six plants where dean and suiza had overlapped 8
at dean foods , we aim to be the most trusted source of wholesome , delicious dairy products for every occasion . we never forget how fortunate we are to be invited into your home . and we earn our place by holding ourselves to the highest standards .
the department of justice’s antitrust division , along with state attorneys general from illinois , michigan and wisconsin , filed a lawsuit today in u . s . district court in milwaukee , seeking to require dean foods to sell the dairy processing plants it acquired from foremost farms .
good karma chief operating officer kevin r . o’rell and rudi both previously worked whitewave while it was owned by dean foods . rudi as marketing director for silk from 2004 to 2007 while o’rell was senior vice president of research and development for whitewave from 2004 to 2006 .
i am pleased to welcome uncle matt ' s organic into the dean foods family . as a strong brand in an adjacent category , uncle matt ' s will play an important role in our growing portfolio of healthy products ,
said ralph scozzafava , dean foods ceo .
dean foods is committed to supporting uncle matt ' s product innovation efforts and their ongoing development and growth in the natural channel . moreover , our core strengths in selling and distribution will enable consumers unprecedented access to uncle matt ' s delicious , on - trend line of products . not only is the brand a great complement to our conventional portfolio , it further underscores our commitment to the organic space following our announcements of our partnership with organic valley and our recent investment in good karma ' s plant - based beverage portfolio .
the plant - based milk craze is even sweeping up the biggest u . s . dairy producer . dean foods co . ’s chief executive officer ralph scozzafava said the company is debating whether to become a majority shareholder in good karma foods , which makes milk and yogurt from flaxseed . the dairy company first announced a minority stake in boulder , colorado - based good karma in may 2017 , without sharing the dollar value .
earth balance is not the only company that is seeking to capitalize on the consumer’s hunger for authentic , organic foods . a new “natural” entrant into the soymilk marketplace , 8th continent , is taking direct aim at dissatisfaction with dean’s handling of silk . other soymilk manufacturers such as eden foods and organic valley are also hunting for sales to the growing legion of organic consumers . still , with dean spending upwards of $ 29 million on major media advertising ( according to the new york times ) , it will continue to flex its muscles in the marketplace .
but on friday , the end for what is now dean specialty foods at 248 ninth st . will come for approximately 40 workers . the company decided to get out of the diet and nutritional drink business , and the benton harbor plant was its only one making those products .
dean foods plans to market its 31 brands of milk , some of which have been around for decades , under the new “dairypure” label . still , it will maintain the original names alongside the new label under the marketing plan . here’s a look at some of its brands .
having been in business so long , the dean specialty foods plant has workers who also have been there a long time .
our plant ' s employees ' average seniority is over 15 years ,
says a letter from munao and ronda turner , human resources / safety coordinator .
in the conference call , the dean foods’ executives drilled deeper into data and how the company was faring . leading the discussion was mr . scozzafava . in september , the company announced he will succeed mr . tanner as c . e . o . , effective jan . 1 .
dean foods canceled contracts with about 100 dairy farmers in eight states . at a national average of $ 3 . 23 a gallon , retail milk prices are lower now than ten years ago , according to the bls . ninety days ago , carilynn and curtis coombs got some unwelcome news .
bacon , the dean specialty foods vice president , said the plant ' s equipment will be auctioned off during the first quarter of next year and then the facility - - the production and office building , two warehouses and the former research building - - will be put up for sale .
he said the current contract between dean and the teamsters started at the beginning of this year and was to run for five years .
this was a huge win for the city of dallas to keep them in the city , because they looked all over ,
payne said . she said dean foods considered existing space and build - to - suits in the legacy / frisco area , as well as other buildings downtown .
more than 80 years ago , dean foods was born in america’s heartland . since then , the world has changed beyond belief . but from our first milk delivery to life in the digital age , we’ve maintained a refreshingly simple passion : bringing nutritious , wholesome food and beverages to every occasion .
dean foods co . engages in the manufacture , sale , and direct - to - store distribution of fluid milk and other dairy and dairy case products . its portfolio includes the dairypure and trumoo brands , along with other regional dairy brands such as alta dena , berkeley farms , . . .
the class action complaint was filed in u . s . district court for the northern district of illinois . it says that the packaging of dean ' s horizon organic milk products includes claims that are not supported by science and mislead consumers into purchasing dean ' s products .
dean foods has more than 100 manufacturing plants acquired over the past 15 years as it led consolidation of the dairy industry . its products are sold under more than 50 regional brands and a wide array of private labels , including land o ' lakes butter , horizon organic milk and silk soy milk .
dean’s hoping that shifting consumer trends towards foods that seem more natural and local will make the dairypure brand work , touting the fact that the milk ships within hours “fresh from your local dairy , ” as well as the fact that it’s tested for antibiotics and comes from cows free of growth hormones .
now what ' s left of the cheese sauce and pudding production is being moved to dixon , and dean is quitting the drink business .
the letter was mailed to the largest 100 employers in berrien county as part of an effort to find new jobs for the dean workers .
another challenge on the horizon is wal - mart’s construction of its own dairy processing plant in indiana . the plant is to supply dairy products to some 600 stores in the midwest . wal - mart will shift an estimated 90 million gallons of production from dean to the plant in 2018 and 2019 , reducing dean’s annual volume by about 4 % . dean will continue to supply walmart in other parts of the country .
meanwhile , dean ' s dairy division was also benefiting from increased public awareness of the health benefits of calcium . fluid milk consumption , after 20 years of stagnation , increased in 1984 and 1985 . research linking osteoporosis , or bone deterioration , to calcium - deficient diets not only gave a boost to milk sales , but generated a new product line , as dean foods quickly introduced nature ' s calcium plus and other calcium - added items .
the milk producer reported a $ 20 . 3 million loss in 2014 as it then dealt with high raw milk prices . milk prices have declined recently on higher production rose and lower exports . still , dean foods and its peers are still contending with a general decline in milk consumption across the nation .
dean passed the $ 2 billion mark for the first time in 1991 . however , an excess of crops in fiscal 1992 put a squeeze on dean ' s profits in the vegetable segment . while revenues increased to $ 2 . 3 billion , net income dropped to $ 62 million , down from $ 72 . 5 million the previous year . at this time , dean ' s vegetable line was 55 percent frozen and 45 percent canned , with roughly two - thirds of its output for private labels . dairy remained dean ' s primary business , with more than 21 milk processing plants and nearly six percent of the total market , making dean a very close second to borden , the industry leader .
8 .  the combined ice cream operation were the third - largest in the country ; with annual sales revenues of nearly $ 1 billion  suiza’s morningstar foods was also combined with the non - dairy components of dean foods  included their highly successful range of marie’s and dean’s refrigerated dips  by may 2002 the purchase of white wave , makers of the leading brand in the soy beverage and food sectors . silk was made .  further good news on silk came in the summer when it was listed nationwide by starbucks as their sole soy beverage  also during 2002 , licensing rights across all dairy products for another strong brand , land o’lakes , was acquired .  the biggest purchase was the country’s leading brand of organic dairy foods , horizon organic , in january 2004 9
according to the report from the cornucopia institute on the whitewave company above , there are many other reasons to question their true commitment to organic foods and organic standards .
cornucopia , wi — it’s not often that family - scale farmers can go toe - to - toe with a $ 12 billion agribusiness and come out victors . but organic soybean producers , and a modestly scaled but powerful ally , the cornucopia institute , are claiming victory over dean foods in the organic marketplace .
but concerns over the earthbound sale are more than legitimate , especially to those who know the true history of dean foods and whitewave . and since that landmark sale , countless other popular organic companies have been sold to large corporations ( see this list ) including annie’s , honest tea , dave’s killer bread and many more .
dean foods rings up 99 % of its sales in the us , where it operates manufacturing facilities in 32 states ( and distributes across all 50 states ) . the company’s nationwide manufacturing and distribution capacity could be strengths as it tries to roll out products such as friendly’s and mayfield ice creams across bigger regions and countrywide .
dean foods is trying to move into higher margin products such as ice cream to lessen its dependence on low - margin milk products , particularly private - label products . the transition has been interrupted , however , by rising milk prices , declining demand , and looming competition from wal - mart , the company’s biggest customer .
by 1996 dean ' s rapid expansion into the vegetable business was taking a severe toll on earnings , as excess production , stagnant prices , and weak demand hurt vegetable processors throughout the country . dean announced that it would undergo a wholesale restructuring , closing 13 plants - - including seven vegetable plants - - eliminating 840 jobs , and hiring a consultant to examine every other aspect of its business . its recent acquisitions had made dean the third - largest vegetable processor in the united states , with vegetables accounting for 20 percent of its revenues . dean expected the restructuring to eliminate $ 50 million in costs annually . the restructuring also entailed a shift in focus , with dean reemphasizing dairy and pickles at the expense of vegetables , particularly canned vegetables .
through thoughtful acquisitions and careful financial management , dean foods company has grown from a small regional dairy into a diversified food company with sales of more than $ 3 billion . dean ' s steady growth has been achieved by acquiring strong regional brands , then boosting their profits by modernizing operations and increasing productivity . the company is the leading fluid milk , frozen vegetable , and pickle processor in the united states . its brands , which include dean ' s , birds eye , freshlike , and veg - all , in addition to many regional brand names , are supplied to grocery chains , retail stores , and food service outlets . dean ' s product line includes ice cream , frozen desserts , canned vegetables , relishes , salad dressings , dips , and non - dairy creamers .


satmap systems limited is a united kingdom company founded on 19 october 2005 and based in leatherhead , surrey .

since 2007 it has produced a standalone handheld gps satellite navigation mapping device for use by walkers , cyclists , mountain rescue , emergency services and the military .

satmap

satmap map card ofdartmoor and exmoor national parks . suitable for use in the satmap 10 and 12 .
satmap carry case & neck strap & battery . fit : for satmap 10 / 12 . = satmap lithium battery ( i think unused , but not tested ) 3 . 7v - 2700mah . the convenient carrying case for your satmap active 10 / 12 is . . .
i have various problems with it . sent back regularly to satmap for repairs .
snap - to - road routing comes as standard , along with satmap adventure mapping .
simply insert a satmap mapcard into the slot on the satmap gps device , and navigate . richly detailed maps are available in a range of scales , making the satmap gps device ideal for travel throughout britain , western europe , and other parts of the world .
if you already own the satmap standard power bundle , a spare 2700mah lithium polymer battery can really extend the use of your satmap active 10 and active 12 between recharging opportunities .
file converter - this application allows users to convert files to and from the satmap file format ( . map ) enabling files to be transferred to and from your satmap gps device .
satmap 1 : 25k explorer digital map for use on active 10 / 12 . excellent condition
satmap 1 : 25 platinum os whole u . k . great britain active 10 & 12 gps
map card of ayrshire for satmap 10 only used a couple of times . uk bidders only ,
satmap has built an excellent range of mapping for straightforward plug and play use on all our devices .
this item is now available for order here online , or from our leading irish satmap authorised dealers .
satmap map card - france aquitaine 1 : 50000 ign also have other maps available in separate listings .
the active 20 gb edition bundle from satmap has everything you need for your future adventures in the uk .
2x brotect® hd - clear screen protector for satmap active 10plus . brotect® hd - clear screen protector for satmap active 10plus - crystal - clear , hard - coated , anti - fingerprint , easily mountable and removabl . . .
satmap develop software applications including an online route planner delivering ordnance survey and international mapping to a large customer base .
the satmap standard power bundle includes a 2700mah rechargable lipol battery , usb cable , wall charger with multi region interchangeable heads and a car charger . this power bundle is compatible with both the satmap active 10 and active 12 devices .
a video to show how to view the sd card mapping on your satmap active 10 or active 12 gps device .
satmap xpedition provides quick and easy planning and viewing of routes on a variety of map data , including ordnance survey .
die satmap active 20 de edition umfasst eine deutschland gesamt 1 : 50 000 map - karte , lipol akku mit ladegerät .
die satmap active 20 at edition umfasst eine österreich gesamt 1 : 50 000 map - karte , lipol akku mit ladegerät .
important information on the legal terms and conditions governing the use of the active 10 and mapping products supplied by satmap systems .
since its launch , satmap has been undergoing rigorous testing by rescue teams and other non - commercial organisations across the world .
having used a top of the range garmin touchscreen i have no hesitation in saying that the satmap active12 is superior in screen clarity and general useability . im a devotee of long distance walking and for me the satmap 12 is an essential piece of kit
battery for satmap etc . satmap active 10 / active 12 . capacity : 2700mah . replaces the following original types of battery 1x filter for bosch gas 35 l afc ; gas 35 l sfc gbp 10 , 58 . battery for apple ip . . .
a box opening of the satmap active 12 gb edition showing what included in the box . the gb edition is available here : urltoken
rarely has a new device been so eagerly anticipated as has satmap ' s active 10 . combining all the features of a traditional handheld outdoor gps with full colour mapping from ordnance survey , the active 10 is waterproof and hailed by satmap as ' the ultimate sports gps ' .
for the first time , get the satmap active 12 with 1 : 25k os explorer mapping ( and 1 : 50k landranger mapping ) for the whole of gb with this exclusive os bundle . also comes with a free os maps subscription worth £25 . 99 and satmap proshield .
satsync is satmap ' s pc software for the importing and exporting of routes . it is windows only software ( come on satmap , mac users have been around for a long time now , there really is no excuse for not providing mac compatible software ) and allows you to :
the satmap active12 gb adventure edition includes a rechargeable lipol battery with charging accessories , carry case and lanyard . mapcard included is the full gb satmap adventure mapping at 1 : 24 . 000 scale . this refurbished bundle offers great value , with warranty protection , and country - wide map coverage .
satmap works with a wide range of mapping agencies to provide high quality mapping that looks superb on satmap active devices . we are proud of the way our maps work on our devices utilising unique features , like the ability to
toggle
between different map scales and types over the same location .
die satmap active 20 alpenverein edition umfasst eine alpenvereinskarte 1 : 50k & 1 : 25k ( dav & oeav ) , , lipol akku mit ladegerät .
when initially launched , satmap ' s active 10 had many bugs , some very irritating . it is testament to satmap that the majority of the bugs that were present have now been resolved and better still , features that were suggested by the early adopters and modifications to the user interface have been implemented .
the satmap active12 solo edition includes a rechargeable lipol battery with charging accessories , carry case and lanyard . perfect for active10 owners who are looking to upgrade .
the satmap active 12 gb edition includes a great britain ordnance survey 1 : 50k map , a rechargeable lipol battery with charging accessories , carry case and lanyard .
fit to the device models : satmap active 10 , active 12 . compatible with the battery part numbers : 1s2pe583759 - 02x , act10 - bat - 00146 .
an overview of the features of the satmap active 12 gps device and its new features verses an active 10 device . buy the device from our website here : urltoken
satmap active 10 / 12 1 ; 25k various areas of the uk . perfect condition . can be used with active 20 if put on a micro sd card .
the bike mount has been designed to allow the satmap active 10 and active 12 devices to be fitted to bikes for every sport , from mountain biking to cycle touring .
the satmap active 12 fr edition includes a france 1 : 50k ( ign ) map , free black proshield , a rechargeable lipol battery with charging accessories , carry case and lanyard .
1 x active 12 plus , 1 : 50k full gb mapping , rechargeable power pack , carry case , mulit - country adaptors and access to online route planner satmap - xpedition .
bought the older model and personally i ' m feed up with having to send it back to satmap for replacement rubber charging plug that tears off after repeatedly charging and the . . .
the satmap active 20 is purpose - built for the great outdoors , offering a long battery life in a waterproof and shockproof casing . it has some of the most advanced navigation technology available :
here is a selection of our great satmap gps units and bundles ; please use the
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on the right - hand - side to search for the right gps bundle for you .
we first made mention of satmap ' s active 10 back in march 2007 having seen it on display at the nec outdoors show . shortly afterwards we had another opportunity to see it when satmap attended our gps expo at sandown park in april . even though the halls were filled with gps users all used to seeing all manner of devices it still caused many ooh ' s and ah ' s when shown . the device was still at an early stage in its conception and the software was far from complete but it was clear even then that satmap were onto a winner .
if the map area you require is not covered on one card satmap have a custom service which allows you to create your own custom map region ( available in 30 to 90km tiles ) .
the proshield ( orange ) is a silicone rubber protective case for your satmap active 10 or active 12 unit that dramatically improves impact resistance and offers fantastic protection against water , dirt and dust .
the proshield ( black ) is a silicone rubber protective case for your satmap active 10 or active 12 unit that dramatically improves impact resistance and offers fantastic protection against water , dirt and dust .
satmap active 20 handheld gps for walking and hiking urltoken the active 20 gps is purpose built for the great outdoors . offering unrivalled ip68 waterproofing , ik7 shock - proofing , very long ba . . .
for the review i received the southern gb landranger map at 1 : 50k . pressing the power button reveals the satmap splash screen shortly followed by a brief flash of arrow cursor hinting at the windows ce operating system that runs underneath before the gps status screen is displayed . our units was running v1 . 15 which was the latest at the time we received the unit , current units will now be running v1 . 16 . although currently , firmware updates can only be carried out using an sd card supplied by satmap it is planned to make such updated available on satmap ' s web site in future .
custom mapping options available from satmap . fast imx6 cortex a9 1ghz processor for smooth operation . quick start user guide ( full user guide available online ) . 1m micro usb cable for charging & data transfer .
showing how to connect a bluetooth smart heart rate monitor to a satmap active 12 , which is the same procedure for other cadence sensors . buy the wahoo cadence and heart rate monitors from our webs . . .
satmap active 10 . careful owner from new . good working condition . reliable gadget from my previous experiences with it . standard mapping already on gps . ( for detailed walking maps buy separate sd card . . .
transferring route data between satmap active 12 devices wirelessly via bluetooth . note : with the latest software you can now transfer ooi ' s ( objects of interest ) including poi ' s ( points of interes . . .
the multi - award winning satmap active 12 gps is purpose - built for the great outdoors and accurate to within one metre . this bundle includes 1 : 50k full gb maps , a proshield and free os maps subscription .
the satmap active 10 plus is a rugged , weatherproof and shockproof , handheld gps unit . very easy to use , its large colour screen displays high quality maps and pinpoints your exact position on a digital ordnance survey map .
map for satmap active 10 and 12 . areas of ireland and boasts many beautiful and charming attractions , amongst these the bustling towns of galway and sligo . for rock climbing , head to donegal ' s bluesta . . .
we review the new satmap active 10 plus gps . this is a brilliant personal navigator which we have tested in forests , hills and mountains and are very impressed with the unit . an excellent primary navigator for the outdoors .
bluetooth wireless data sharing , allowing peer to peer route and poi sharing via bt le . bluetooth smart heart rate monitors and bike speed / cadence support . wi - fi for data sync with online planner : satmap xpedition .
this allows you to transfer your favourite trails to view on xpedition and other route planner applications ( e . g . google earth ) , or downloading road directions from google maps to view and follow on your satmap gps device .
just arrived for review is the new satmap active 12 gps unit , the brand ' s new upgraded outdoors - specific navigation unit which we first saw in the flesh late last year and is arriving in shops right about now .
satmap active 10 plus . cracked screen ( dropped ) and now not working properly , hence offering for spares or repair . it doesn ' t recognise map cards without a reset . also selling map cards separately , an . . .
satmap active 10 , active 10 plus , active 12 , active 12 plus . garmin forerunner 205 / forerunner 206 / forerunner 301 / forerunner 305 . plugs into cigarette lighter 12v . blaupunkt travelpilot 40 , 50 , 5 . . .
no , it ' s not an essential per se , but in world of sharp - screened smartphones , it brings the satmap bang up to date . the other changes are more subtle : the altimeter should mean more accurate elevation data for those who log their runs and rides and simply want more accuracy , it also puts the satmap on an instrumental par with the latest garmin unit - you can choose from between map elevation , gps elevation and barometer readings . . .
free satmap proshield silicone case and a 12 - month subscription to os maps ( worth £25 . 99 ) , our online map printing and route planning tool . a subscription code will be emailed to you within five working days of purchase .
map for satmap active 10 and 12 . norfolk boasts fantastic walks through forest , fen , coast and countryside and is host to the beautiful peddars way & norfolk coast national trail . > > norfolk 1 : 25k & 1 . . .
map for satmap active 10 and 12 . it will link the ancient forest of charnwood and needwood , and has more than 700 miles of paths to explore , the gentle undulating landscape . > > the national forest 1 : 2 . . .
map for satmap active 10 and 12 . the bustling capital city , dublin , is just one of the . hiking up to view the ancient seat of the high kings of ireland on the hill of tara , climbing up the wicklow mou . . .
google earth – satmap gps devices are compatible with google earth as they convert kml / kmz files . it can be used to create aois , lois , pois and routes , to share pois between users , to generate road directions and to download panoramio photos .
the satmap active 20 gps incorporates the latest gps technology . the platinum bundle includes 250k scale base mapping plus both 1 : 25k os explorer and 1 : 50k os landranger mapping for the whole of gb . bundle includes 12 month premium access to os maps .
satmap agree that these rubber usb covers on the active 20 are a design issue . they very easily fall out when you need to connect the usb cable to the device . trying to replace one outside is virtually impossible with out the use of tweezers ! now we find that satmap make a charge of £7 for three replacements covers ? again unfortunately they have no stock of them in their online store either . having used my active 20 for several months now , i am delighted with the device apart from this design issue .
geocaching - the active gps devices support geocaching files - even allowing hints and tips to be displayed on screen in rich text and images too . . loc waypoint files , gpx exchange files and pocket query zip files all can be transferred to your satmap gps device .
map for satmap active 10 and 12 . > > warwickshire 1 : 25k & 1 : 10k ( t ) < < . warwickshire is a county full of history and beauty . the warwickshire villages trail covers a large part of the . • topographical . . .
set of two sd cards with os maps for all of great britain full , including both 1 : 25k ( os explorer ) , 1 : 50k ( os landranger ) maps , plus street view for your satmap gps cards both in great condition and c . . .
through the close collaboration with these professionals , satmap has been able to continuously implement new functions and features , designed especially to improve safety , reliability and ease of use ; crucial factors during any rescue operation ( users are advised to carry paper mapping as a backup ) .
the multi - award winning satmap active 12 is a large screen gps for walking , cycling and other sports . used widely by professionals and hikers , the active 12 has twice the resolution of its predecessor and adds a barometric alitmeter , bluetooth connectivity and many more great features .
please note that xpedition - 2 is currently in beta release , pending formal release very soon . any free or premium accounts will fully carry across when the formal release is made please use the link below to jump straight to xpedition - 2 premium subscription details on the satmap shop .
the satmap active 20 is the upgraded version of the multi - award winning active 12 . it ' s designed to cope with any outdoors challenge with a large , bright map display , a choice of either button or touch - screen controls and a robust waterproof and shockproof case .
the satmap active 12 gps unit comes with 1 : 50 000 ordnance survey map card . the unit also comes pre - loaded with gb 1 : 250 , 000 and 1 : 1 million os road mapping and also world base mapping 1 : 5 million and 1 : 200 million .
map for satmap active 10 and 12 . > > offa ' s dyke path 1 : 25k & 1 : 50k < < . length of path 285km / 177miles . • topographical ordnance survey ( os ) 1 : 25 , 000 explorer of national trail . • topographical ordnance . . .
map for satmap active 10 and 12 . with history and culture . • topographical ordnance survey ( os ) 1 : 25 , 000 explorer . > > east inverness - shire 1 : 25k & 1 : 10k < < . this map is orginally sealed and unused ! by . . .
map for satmap active 10 and 12 . > > the cotswold way 1 : 25k & 1 : 50k ( t ) < < . length of path 160km / 100miles . • topographical ordnance survey ( os ) 1 : 25 , 000 explorer of national trail . • topographical ordn . . .
the original satmap active 10 was the first gps unit designed from the ground up to use ordnance survey mapping on an outdoors electronic navigation tool . we love it for the easy - to - use , hassle - free , button operated menu , general knock - about reliability and decent mapping reproduction .
our unit failed on first use in the rain and it turned out that the case was faulty and let in water where one of the face screws is positioned and was loose . before it packed in it was working like a dream . we contacted satmap directly and their customer service was brilliant ! we were sent a new unit as soon as we retuned home and they covered cost of postage for the unit we returned for them to investigate . i would have rated at 5 before it failed and 1 after it failed but because satmap customer service was amazing i am giving it a 4 star rating .
map for satmap active 10 and 12 . > > nottinghamshire 1 : 25k & 1 : 10k ( t ) < < . • topographical ordnance survey ( os ) 1 : 25 , 000 explorer . this map is orginally sealed and unused ! with over 2 , 000 miles of foot . . .
for £680 you would expect everything to be top of the range . not so . the usb charger cover is appalling . flimsy , easily breaks and cannot be replaced in wet weather . satmap are aware of this and are redesigning it . until they do . . . . don ' t touch it .
there is currently no provision for an owner to record their details in the unit which given its cost is an omission i hope satmap rectify in a future update . something as simple as an owner screen , displayed on every start - up would suffice with the data being secured by a pin number perhaps ?
the latest accessories available are the wahoo speed and cadence sensor and heart rate monitor which are the world ' s first bluetooth smart ( 4 . 0 ) sensor made for the new low energy band of bluetooth . they are easy to pair to the satmap active 20 and 12 . sensors protection mounts power cases & lanyards
garmin and magellan have dominated the market for years , and apart from the odd novelty act , there simply haven’t been that many others in the mix . satmap , a small uk startup , is aiming to remedy that situation , however , with its active 10 – the most innovative handheld gps device i’ve come across in years .
once again satmap have excelled themselves , this time with a gps unit that boasts a large & brightly lit , hvga screen with gorilla glass for excellent durability . the dualcontrol allows you to use both touchscreen and buttons depending on what you require , and it is easy to switch between mapping so you can take full advantage of the clarity and detail that the screen offers .
satmap are clearly very proud of their device and the packaging reflects that . it has clearly been given a lot of thought . not only is the box it comes in made from re - cycled card ( no blister pack plastic in sight here ) but it presents the device and accompanying accessories in a pair of drawers that concertina out from either end of the box .
quite frankly , as a u . k . qualified mountain leader i would give this device a zero star rating . this is my second one , the active 10 lasted two years and i replaced it with the active 12 about eighteen months ago . it has been used about four times and , on arrival in austria last week , discovered that yet another one had failed . completely blank screen and the knowledge that satmap customer service is zip means that i will be now buying another device from a more hardier manufacturer . the satmap is just rubbish , cheap material but expensive to buy . they must be laughing all the way to the bank . i have another device by someone else that has lasted over ten years and has never failed me !
the active 12 , however , has orange buttons , which distinguishes it from the black - buttoned active 10 . there are also high resolution os maps available for great britain and germany . to get that mapping does require extra cost though ; so a satmap active 12 with , for example , high resolution great britain 1 : 50k ordnance survey mapping will set you back £450 .
this is the latest upgrade of the original satmap active 10 gps receiver , which i ' ve been a big fan of for many years . the active 12 takes all the great features of the active 10 , such as the large screen , big buttons and easy - to - use - interface ; then adds an improved high - resolution screen , barometric altimeter and bluetooth wireless connectivity .
we would consequently always recommend that if you insist on using aa cells you stick to the type as supplied by satmap , namely energizer lithium cells . these are the most powerful aa batteries available to date and will give you the best run time albeit at a cost , at time of writing this was approximately £5 per set of 4 although we have also seen them at £7 for two !
the other major addition is a bluetooth module which opens up all sorts of possibilities . you can use it with a bluetooth heart rate monitor to measure your heart rate on the move , cyclists can hook up to speed and cadence sensors and a shared data facility allows you to share gpx files wirelessly with other satmap users . it ' s compatible with both classic and le bluetooth peripherals it says here .
in fact the screen has approximately twice the resolution of the original version and has also been optimised to run the newly available high resolution version of the ordnance survey maps - note you can use the new maps on the old unit , but at lower res and if you already own satmap mapping from the active 10 , that will work fine with the active 12 as well , which is good to know .
and the bluetooth means that for runners and cyclists who want to use their gps as a training aid as well as a navigational tool , the satmap suddenly just got a whole lot more versatile . you can choose to display hr or cadence on the move - we have a wahoo bluetooth hrm to play with and our own cardiosport belt paired seamlessly with the unit and seems to work just fine , at least sat at a desk it does .
i bought this because it looked rugged and blurb said you could add maps to it . what was not said was that you have you buy expensive packages from satmap - they want £104 - whole of wales or none at all . ordinance survey should not be selling these as they are not os map compatible . so its paper or the downloaded os maps on my phone . this was not made clear in any of the sales pitch so as well as feeling very robbed by satmap - i feel duped and robbed by ordinance survey . [ editors note : this package includes the 1 : 25k and 1 : 50k mapping for the whole country . you can buy the ' solo ' option with no maps , which clearly says only base mapping is available . if kirsty can get in touch we can probably help her get the maps working on the device - they come on the sd card in the box ]
we go prepared and take all the tools available to us to make sure we have an enjoyable and safe trip up the mountains . that means a map and a compass of course . if you need an escape route , or there’s an emergency , or there’s a technology failure , or a battery dies , you need a map and compass , plus the skills to know how to use them . but for the other times , well then there’s a satmap active 12 .
there are a few issues still present in the software but in the short time it has been available satmap have worked very hard to resolve them and it is already a much better and more stable device than it once was . i would like to see an on screen heading vector , one that clearly shows your current direction overlaid on the map , many other topographical packages offer this and it is the one feature i did miss on the active 10 but it ' s a small omission that could easily be rectified in software .
so has it been worth the wait ? the active 10 went on sale late last year and such was the demand , satmap had problems fulfilling orders let alone supplying units to press for review . however our turn finally came and pocketgpsworld have had a review unit for a few months now . i think it only fair to let you in on a little secret , it ' s a bit of a gem ! it ' s not without problems but despite the odd niggles it offers functionality never before available in a single water tight package and what it does is done well .
i was more than happy with my well used old satmap 10 plus so not sure 🤔 the benefit of the 12 - wow the screen definition alone made the choice instantly worth it - my much loved 10 plus is now a very competent reserve with the 12 a great addition already well used - geocaching , running 🏃 , walking , cycling 🚵 , horse riding , rock climbing , and about to try a microlight . . . . . set up how i like to use it . no wonder it is used by so many mountain rescue services - still have my map and compass though
but using them with most outdoor gps devices is a pain . you have to first read off your grid coordinates from the device and then use those to work out your position on paper . the satmap active 10 takes these maps , digitises them , and makes them available on the screen of a rugged pda . and , just like an in - car sat - nav , the active 10 displays your position live on a 1 : 50 , 000 or 1 : 25 , 000 os map so you know exactly where you are , instantly . if you’ve ever been lost on a hillside in the fading light , you’ll know how valuable this can be .
although the product is excellent and offers many features , i still have to question whether it is value for money . i will , at this stage , confess that as my item was slightly marked i did get a good discount . however if i ' d paid the full price i would have been underwhelmed . firstly , although it is a better navigation device than a mobile phone , is that much better at the price ? for the occasional user i would have to say ' no ' , but if you are orienteering in the wilds of scotland then the answer would be ' yes ' . so basically think before buying . a couple of other issues include a ) the screen marks very easily and b ) the protective cover over the charging point is poorly designed and mine snapped off within days . overall the satmap is a great product offering a wide array of options , but it is a complex piece of gadgetry to use and in all honesty i think it is well overpriced .
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the active 12 is our 2nd generation sports gps device . with a brand new highres screen for even more clarity when viewing maps of all scales and low energy bluetooth to allow for wireless route sharing between devices . all within our robust weather resistant casing .
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with the all - new xpedition - 2 it is quick and easy to plan and view routes on a variety of national topographic mapping , share your favourite tracks and much more .
please note that xpedition - 2 is currently in beta release , pending formal release very soon . any free or premium accounts will fully carry across when the formal release is made use the links below to jump straight into xpedition - 2 .
with xpedition - 2 premium you ' ll have access to a raft of features and improvements to help you better plan for your next outdoor adventure . for just £20 a year you get ,
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this bundle includes great britain ordnance survey mapping at 1 : 10k , 1 : 25k & 1 : 50k scales & a rechargeable lipol battery .
active 12 ie edition bundle with irish mapcard included - ( ie - cy - 50 - sd - 001 ) . this contains 1 : 50k coverage of eire ( and 1 : 210k coverage of n . ireland )
satsync is a desktop application which allows your computer to recognize the active gps devices , when they ' re plugged into a usb port . this enables the import and export of various information and other key features , such as :
transfer of supported files including routes and ooi’s ( . gpx , . kml , . kmz , . loc , . zip , . txt , . png , . xol , . tcx , . jpg , . map ) between the computer to the active gps ( either internal or sd card storage ) . *
easy links to third party applications - create , share , download and transfer routes , shapes and oois between the active gps and sites like bergportal . ch , geocaching . com , geocaching australia , urltoken , gipfelbuch . ch , google earth , google maps , urltoken and a number of other websites .
import direct from google maps - the active gps are compatible with google maps , a similar tool to google earth , which can also be used to share pois , create aois , lois , pois and routes with rich text and pictures , and is even better for generating road directions . * *
* please note that mapping data provided on the sd cards cannot be transferred via satsync . on mac this may require the use of the standalone file converter program provided .
* * you must be signed into a google account to use this feature .
if so , please go to the help section for information on how to access xpedition .
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when faced with a scottish white - out or a yomp over moorland in the fog , the active 12 is now my navigational tool of choice when i don ' t want to count paces and use a magnetic compass .
physical dimensions : 7 . 5 cm w x 13 cm h x 3 . 5 cm d
this is a great piece of kit and the package of ' extras ' that came with it made it good value . it is light , comfortable in the hand and has great battery life . the only criticism i have , is that it is difficult to see the screen clearly in direct sunlight , but i had seen this mentioned in previous reviews and was prepared to deal with it .
all paper maps and books come with free uk delivery ( royal mail , 3 - 5 working days ) , or the option of courier delivery ( 2 working days ) from date of dispatch .
the os gps range ( velo , horizon , trail and aventura ) and accessories come with free uk next day delivery ( by courier ) . other gps devices , clothing , other tech and outdoor gear all have courier delivery ( up to 5 working days ) for security . this is either £3 . 99 or £5 . 99 depending on the product . some large items , such as framed maps , may be more . total delivery cost will be calculated in the checkout before you pay .
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the active 20 includes advanced features such as wi - fi and bluetooth connectivity , a barometric altimeter , bluetooth connectivity and many more great features .
the platinum bundle includes 250k scale base mapping , 1 : 10k street maps plus both 1 : 25k os explorer and 1 : 50k os landranger mapping for the whole of gb .
free 12 - month subscription to os maps ( worth £25 . 99 ) , our online map printing and route planning tool . a subscription code will be emailed to you within five working days of purchase .
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a barometric altimeter offers excellent pressure and elevation readings while the 3 axis electronic compass and accelerometer will guide you on your way . connectivity via wifi and bluetooth allows you to share routes between units and download software updates easily as well as take advantage of compatible devices such as heart rate monitors and cadence sensors ( sold separately ) .
this gb edition bundle includes ordnance survey landranger mapping ( 1 : 50k ) for the whole of great britain as well as world and european base mapping at scales down to 1 : 1m , uk os base map at 1 : 250k scale and uk postcode data .
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all the information you need when using the active 10 with software version 1 . 5 . ( note : use the bookmarks tab to navigate to specific topics of interest ) .
all the information you need when using the active 10 with software version 1 . 5 .
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safety and care tips for your active 10 to ensure it provides you with many years of accurate and reliable usage . includes important information on taking care of your unit in extreme weather conditions and what to do in the case of water contact .
a step - by - step guide to installing the platform software upgrade for 1 . 5 onto the active 10 from an sd card .
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for those occasions when the user wants to plan a detailed route in advance , this can either be done on the gps device itself , using the fully featured internal route planner , or on a convenient pc ( internet access required ) and downloaded to the active 10 via the usb port .
bought as a birthday gift . uses on all the walks . brilliant . would recommend .
it ' s an outstanding product but very complicated to use . if you have the time and intelligence to learn how to use it then you ' ll be well satisfied with this device .
not cheap , but worth every penny . three years in , after - sales still excellent . repair service quick , cost effective & efficient ! and it was my fault !
love it but a few problems but company always been helpful - the battery opening ring is awful and i have broken it twice - a great tool but could be better . .
a quite excellent piece of kit . rugged and smart . but having switched to a mac i have found it virtually impossible to make it work on that .
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we ' ll try to cover every facet of this device in our review and we may even add sections if we discover areas that we have missed or that deserve closer scrutiny . this is a warts and all review and so we will mention any failings so that you are in possession of all the facts .
we have always made a big thing of the packaging and perhaps in this carbon conscious climate we ought not to do so . but i make mention of the packaging for one simple reason . well designed and thought out packaging demonstrates a pride and commitment to the product contained within .
in one drawer you will find the active 10 unit itself whilst in the other under a lid ( that contains the quick - start guide , warranty card , end user licence agreement and map catalogue brochure ) is a case , lanyard and usb - mini - usb cable .
all that needs to be done before proceeding is to insert the supplied disposable batteries ( these are the energizer lithium cells which are the most powerful aa battery available to date ) and switch on . the unit has been designed such that it requires no interaction with a pc at all . as supplied , the active 10 comes with three types of pre - loaded base maps . a whole of great britain map at 1 : 1 , 000 , 000 , a large scale uk road map at a scale of 1 : 250k and a vector based detailed street map that contains minor roads , railways , waterways , rivers and coastlines in a standard map colour scheme .
to get the most out of its intended purpose you will need to purchase an ordnance survey map card containing the area ( s ) and scales you need and we will cover this in more detail later .
however , all the functionality of the unit is present whether a detailed ordnance survey map card is present or not . because of the pre - installed map and the fact that additional maps are supplied ready to go on sd memory cards you can simply insert them and get going , no need to mess about installing maps from a pc , for some that will be music to their ears , even for a seasoned computer geek i don ' t relish all the messing about that such a process often entails !
the active 10 has a familiar design similar to many pdas with a portrait format screen and a size that sits well in the hand . it has a tough abs shell and a rubberised coating on many of its panels which aid in gripping the unit . rubber covers are present over the sd card slot and mini - usb port .
however , unlike the vast majority of pdas available , the active 10 does not have a touch screen . instead a number of multi - function buttons surround the screen , two at each side and two at the bottom accompanied by a small thumb operated joystick .
this may at first glance appear to be an odd decision but once out in the field you quickly understand why this design makes the ultimate sense . all the features of the unit can be operated using gloved hands with no stylus required or there to be inevitably lost . it also means no delicate touch screen is required and instead a user replaceable polycarbonate screen cover is present that can be replaced quickly and easily if it becomes damaged .
the battery cover at the rear is protected by a gasket around its circumference . the cover is opened by turning the small metal ' d ' buckle which unlatches and releases the cover .