San Francisco-Wilbur-Ellis Co. says that it has purchased the assets and related entities of Kroeplin Ag Service Inc., a retailer and aerial applicator of plant protection products headquartered in Highmore, S.D. The transaction, which includes locations in Miller and Blunt, was effective March 4, 2010. Michael Thomas, Wilbur-Ellis vice president and Northern Plains business unit manager, identified Kroeplin Ag’s proximity to existing operations as an important consideration in pursuing the acquisition. “The geography now served by Doug Kroeplin provides us with a natural extension of the market that we now serve to the West of Huron. We feel that bringing his business together with ours will create an even stronger organization.” He said Kroeplin will become part of the Northern Plains business unit, reporting to Troy Johnson, Midwest area business manager. Kroeplin will work closely with Greg Krech, aerial operations manager, S.D., and Michael Karasiewicz, director of business development, as the company continues the development of its retail market in the Plains states.
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