An alliance between Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Alliance Nutrition Inc. and Jupe Feeds Inc. of Temple is expected to double the volume of business done at the Temple facility by combining the manufacturing and operating capabilities of Jupe Feeds with the sales, marketing and research resources of ADM.

Dennis Jupe, president of Jupe Feeds, said Monday his company has added about 10 new employees since last summer and is expected to hire an additional 15-20 new employees by the end of this year. He said the company will probably add a second shift to keep up with increased demand as a result of the alliance.

Expansion of the Temple plant could come as early as this summer, he added.

Jupe Feeds Inc. is a family-owned business with locations in Temple and San Antonio. The Jupe family bought Wendland