Walinga co-founder John Medemblick greeted visitors at the company’s 60th anniversary open house on Sept. 13. The company was founded by John and Cornelius Medemblick in 1954. Robert Lodder joined the partnership in 1959. The company is a leading North American manufacturer of transportation equipment and portable pneumatic conveying systems for grain, feed, seeds and other dry bulk material. The open house at the company’s Highway 6 location featured tours, equipment displays and lunch. photo by Patrick Raftis