The Andersons Inc., Maumee, Ohio, announced on June 13 that it has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of ACJ International LLC and its subsidiaries, an ingredient, logistics, and supply chain management company in the pet food ingredient industry. The purchase is expected to close in July 2023. Terms were not disclosed.
The purchase includes ACJ’s headquarters in Lake St. Louis, Mo., and its production and warehouse facilities in Joplin, Mo., Webb City, Mo., and Monroe, Wisc.
“We are excited to once again expand our pet food ingredient portfolio and our physical presence in the central region of the US,” said Bill Krueger, The Andersons Chief Operating Officer and President Trade and Processing. “We are looking forward to this opportunity to provide value-add ingredients and processing as well as enhanced supply chain services for the pet food industry.”
According to its website, The Andersons’ Pet Products business specializes in cat litters, animal bedding, and environmental enrichment for birds, mice, reptiles, guinea pigs, chickens, and horses.