Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings LLC announced on May 2 that it has successfully acquired Frontier Chemical LLC, in Beattie, Kan. Frontier carries a full line of crop protection chemicals and selected seed products from two locations in Kansas, and will operate as part of Pinnacle’s Providence Agriculture brand.
With its original location in Beattie and a second that opened in 2011 in Troy, Kan., Frontier’s volumes have grown tenfold since its start. The Beattie location will continue to be managed by Travis Stuke, and will remain at 1160 24th Road. Jed Johnson will continue to manage the Troy location, which will remain at 1266 Last Chance Road. The current employees of Frontier will retain their positions under the new ownership.
“Other than new branding, we anticipate this transition to be seamless for our customers,” said Travis Stuke, former Frontier owner. “We view this union as mutually beneficial. We are confident that our customers and employees will benefit from the additional resources and tools that Providence brings. Providence will benefit from the addition of an invaluable customer base and a staff that have served them faithfully since 2007. Grower success, innovation, and integrity are core values that we share with Providence, so we are excited to align our business and reputation with such a similar and well-respected brand.”
Founded in 2012, Pinnacle’s growing retail distribution business now serves growers in 17 states through the company’s Sanders, Providence Agriculture, AgOne Application Services, and Innvictis brands. The company’s operations include seed production and sales, agricultural chemical distribution, bulk handling of fertilizer, precision agriculture services, and general merchandise for the farming, livestock, and wildlife industries. Pinnacle has recently been in a rapid expansion mode, announcing eight acquisitions in the last two months (GM April 28, p. 12; March 17, p. 1; March 31, p. 1).
“Frontier Chemical is a highly-regarded business with similar company values and goals of grower success, so naturally we are very pleased with this acquisition,” said Keith Karnes, Providence area operations manager. “We are excited about the Frontier staff joining our team, and we look forward to continuing the excellent service that Travis, Jed, and the Frontier family have provided area farmers.”