In 1990, Shearer's installed our first two hand-kettle fryers with automated stirring systems. These two hand-kettles were among the very first manufactured in the United States. Also in 1990, our first wastewater treatment plant, a chemical settling clarifier system, was completed. That same year we built a new fleet maintenance garage.

We purchased our first computerized combination weighers in 1994. In 1995 we transitioned to an electrostatic seasoning system.

In 1996, Shearer's Factory Outlet Store opened right outside the production area.

Shearer's production tripled during the 90s. In 1997, we broke ground for a major building and product line expansion, which was completed in October of 1998. We added 59,000 square feet of production, 13,000 square feet of warehouse and 6,000 square feet of office space. A PC2100 line was installed adding 2100 pounds to our potato chip output per hour, doubling our previous fryer through puts. Also with this expansion, state-of-the-industry equipment was installed for the production of tortilla chips and cheese curls.