A poultry killing station and an egg grading station were also added. Live and dressed poultry were purchased from farmers and eggs were graded and shipped by rail to other Island centres as well as to the mainland.

The company had several name changes over the years includrg West Prince Dairying Company, Western Creamery and Amalgamated Dairies Limited.

In order for any company to be a success it must have dedicated, highly trained managers and an efficient, hardworking staff. Over the years there were many cheese and butter makers including Mr. Morrissey, Ernest Hallett, Jack Steele, Peter Burke, Neil MacDonald, Tom Silliker, Charles Pippy, Mr. Rogerson, Wesley Glennie, Earl Adams, Harold Harris, Rathburn Bryan, Earl Larkin, Grover MacDonald and Malcolm Buchanan. Neil MacDonald was the first trained butter maker having completed his training at the Trnro Agricultural College in 1922.

Amalgamated Dairies 1992

During the early years the West Prince Dairying Co. was open only from June 1 to October 1 because of a shortage of milk. When better dairy practices were used a continuous supply of milk was available and the dairy was able to operate year round.

In 1945, the West Prince Dairying Co. was purchased by Swift Canadian Company Limited and major renovations were made on

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