Hanover, PA
The Utz Snacks plant in Hanover, Pennsylvania began in 1921 when Bill and Salie Utz produced potato chips in a summer house behind their home. The tour traces the shift from hand‑operated machinery that made 50 pounds per hour to the 1936 installation of one of the first automatic chip cookers, and later the use of in‑truck computers for inventory and invoicing. Visitors can see how the family‑run business has grown through three generations, with current operations managed by the Rice family while continuing to emphasize product quality and workforce dedication.