Jordan's Meats was an American meat packing company based in Maine, with plants at one time in Augusta, Bangor, and Portland. [1] Jordan's was one of the companies of Corporate Brand Foods America, purchased in 1997 by George N. Gillett Jr., then by Iowa Beef Processors (IBP) in January 2000. [1] IBP closed the Bangor plant in September, 2001, and transferred production to the Portland plant. [1] Tyson Foods acquired IBP in January 2000 and closed the company's remaining operations on February 1, 2005. [2] There were 285 employees at the Portland plant and distribution center when it closed. [2]
In 2006, Money Magazine listed Jordan's Meats as one of the biggest employers in the area, with 500 employees. [3]
On May 6, 2010, the building formerly occupied by the company at Franklin Street and Middle Street caught fire. It was being demolished to make way for a condominium development before the fire broke out. No injuries were reported. The fire was most likely an accident, according to investigators. [4]