Wilbur-Ellis Co., San Francisco, has purchased the assets of Agri-Services, Lyons, Ohio, which includes four retail locations. Agri-Services, founded in 1997, offers a full line of agronomy services and products to the agriculture producers in the area. Corn, soybeans, and wheat are the primary crops the company services. The acquisition will expand Wilbur-Ellis’ footprint in the Great Lakes region, where it already has significant presence.
“The Agri-Services purchase is a strategic fit that will complement our existing business, and is important to help achieve our long-term growth plan of expanding our boundaries,” said Herold Peebles, vice president, Great Lakes Operations at Wilbur-Ellis. “We continue to deliver the highest level of crop expertise, new technologies, and quality products to our customers, and the great people at Agri-Services will add tremendously to this high-level of service.”
“We’re really excited for the new opportunities that this will bring to our customers and employees,” said Kevin Ford, president of Agri-Services. “Wilbur-Ellis brings great value and commitment to servicing their customers and suppliers, and their knowledge and expertise in fertilizer and crop consulting, for example, will help put both our companies in a strong market position.”
Agri-Services locations include Archbold, Lyons, and Pulaski, Ohio, and Munson, Michigan. All four will be a part of Wilbur-Ellis’ Great Lakes Operation led by Peebles. Kevin Ford, now branch manager, will report to Tim Boals, who is the Great Lakes area manager.
Founded in 1921, Wilbur-Ellis, a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal feed, and specialty chemicals and ingredients, has continued to grow its business, with sales now approaching $2.5 billion.