Northside Elevator, Loyal, Wisc., recently reported that it plans to construct a $20 million agronomy center in Stanley, Wisc. It said the facility will include a state-of-the-art production facility, advanced logistics, and customer service.
The centerpiece of the project is a tower system fertilizer manufacturing plant. The company said the system will produce consistent, high-quality fertilizers at the speed needed for farmers to have a successful planting season.
Other key features include a rail spur for more efficient procurement of production materials; warehousing that will create greater flexibility in purchasing and storage of fertilizer and seed and serve as an internal distribution hub; and office space to support customer service.
Northside said this new location, coupled with existing facilities in Loyal, will provide greater efficiency in distribution of products with reduced travel time for application equipment. It said the location along State Highway 29 will enhance transportation options and allow for more efficient support of customers in the Chippewa Valley area and other regions throughout western Wisconsin.
“As a family-run company, customer satisfaction has always been our top priority,” said Dean Schiller, Director of Operations for Northside Elevator. “We are anticipating the future needs of agricultural producers; this investment demonstrates Northside’s commitment to these individuals, and the future of farming throughout the region.”
The company, which was founded in 1948, said it anticipates hiring eight to ten employees initially, with careers primarily focused on production, transportation, and logistics needs.