Gavilon Fertilizer, Savannah, said on March 28 that it has acquired five wholesale fertilizer facilities from CHS Inc., St. Paul. The company said the facilities are located in Lake Providence, Texarkana, Greenville, Little Rock, and Memphis, and will help meet demand for custom, wholesale crop nutrients across Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
“The year-round river access of these locations will enable Gavilon to be a strong distribution partner for our producer suppliers and regional customers alike,” said Gavilon Fertilizer President Brent Harlander. “We look forward to building out these facilities to offer a full line of dry and liquid bulk fertilizers, micronutrients, and Gavilon’s exclusive Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers.”
The five facilities purchased include one inland 24/7 liquid tank terminal and four dry and liquid river warehouse terminals served with barge access. With the acquisition complete, Gavilon said it has already committed to investing in the employees and the assets to better serve and grow the business in the southern delta region.
Gavilon Fertilizer’s parent, Marubeni Americas, said in January that it planned to provide Gavilon Fertilizer with corporate resources and capital for new growth projects, innovative products, and distribution assets in both the U.S. and international markets (GM Jan. 28, p. 1).
In other recent initiatives, Gavilon upgraded its terminal at Victoria, Texas (GM July 10, 2020) and partnered in a new liquid fertilizer plant in Hastings, Neb. (GM July 2, 2020).