Mérieux NutriSciences Rededicates Crete Laboratory In Memory of Dr. John H. Silliker
Mérieux NutriSciences renamed its North American flagship laboratory in Crete, IL, the Dr. John H. Silliker Solution Center in honor of the late founder of Silliker Laboratories. The special rededication was held on the opening day of 2015 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting and Food Expo. Mérieux NutriSciences acquired Silliker Laboratories in 1997. Dr. Silliker, 92, died in March of this year following a lifetime of distinguished service to food science.
Jim Miller, North America president of Mérieux NutriSciences, welcomed over 80 invited guests to a champagne brunch at the 71,000 square foot laboratory--the largest facility in North America dedicated solely to food testing. Miller marveled at how Dr. Silliker--despite being retired for several years--could mesmerize a room during appearances at organizational functions. “The respect, admiration and affection for him was palatable because we all knew his amazing story,” Miller says.