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THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO ■ SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2014
The Andersons, Inc. What began as a single grain elevator and one man’s dream has grown into a publicly traded company known for growing enduring relationships through extraordinary service, a deep knowledge of the market and a knack for finding new ways to add value. The Andersons is a diversified company rooted in agriculture conducting business across North America in the grain, ethanol, and plant nutrient sectors, railcar leasing, turf and cob products, and consumer retailing. Currently, the company has operations in 19 states as well as Puerto Rico and railcar fleets extending into Canada and Mexico. Throughout all of its business endeavors, the company and its 3,200 employees are committed to providing extraordinary service with the utmost integrity. Agribusiness The company currently operates grain elevators, fertilizer distribution terminals, and farm centers in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Florida, Nebraska, Iowa, Tennessee, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Puerto Rico. Collectively, these facilities store 141 million bushels of grain, ship 378 million bushels of grain and manufacture and store 2.1 million tons of dry and liquid agricultural nutrient products annually. The company operates four ethanol plants for respective LLCs in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Iowa that are collectively capable of producing 330 million gallons of ethanol. The plants also manufacture and distribute the co-product dried distillers grains (DDGS), an animal feed ingredient that contributes more energy and protein to animals than corn. E85, for use in Flex-Fuel Vehicles, is produced at the plants and distributed directly to gasoline retailers. Railcar Leasing & Repair The Andersons ranks eighth among privately-owned railcar fleets in North
America. The Andersons repairs, sells, manages, and leases various types of railcars and locomotives, offers fleet management services to private railcar owners, operates a custom steel fabrication business and 19 railcar repair facilities across the United States. The Andersons has the ability to design and fabricate components, reconfigure the railcars, then sell or lease the refurbished cars to its customers. Turf & Specialty Products The Andersons is a leading supplier of turf and ornamental plant fertilizer and control products. Its premium small particle granular fertilizer is produced from a combination of premium turf nutrients, patented dispersing granule technology and a special manufacturing process. The Andersons is also the largest manufacturer of corncob-based products which are primarily produced for small animal bedding, cat litter and chemical and feed ingredient carriers. Retail A distinctive mix of products, reputation for value, and excellent customer service make The Andersons a strong competitor in the crowded retail market. The company operates four large, big box stores in Ohio, offering a broad blend of consumer products and services, from power tools to fine wines. Its specialty food store in Sylvania, The Andersons Market, focuses on fresh and specialty foods with extensive meat, wine and produce selections. Commitment to Community The Andersons believes in generously sharing time, talents and financial resources to support and strengthen the communities we serve, as well as contributing a reasonable portion of our profits to charitable causes “in pursuit of our fundamental goal of serving God by serving others.”
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