OABA sustaining sponsor spotlight: The Andersons, Inc.

What started as a small, family-operated elevator terminal in Maumee, Ohio, has grown into a nationally-recognized company that remains dedicated to its customers. Under the supervision of Harold Anderson, who founded the company in 1947, The Andersons, Inc. expanded into the six agribusiness operation areas it currently covers – grain, plant nutrient, ethanol, rail, turf and retail. Today, The Andersons has 3,200 employees and 90 locations in 20 states.

As one of the largest grain operators in North America, The Andersons features grain elevators, fertilizer distribution terminals and farm centers in 10 states and Puerto Rico with an annual capacity to store up to 139 million bushels of grain and 2.1 million tons of dry and liquid fertilizer. The company distributes and produces a wide array of liquid and dry industrial products and is the largest producer of pelleted lime products in the United States. The Andersons also manages four ethanol plants for respective LLCs that produce 330 million gallons of ethanol.

The Andersons is ranked eighth in privately-owned railcar fleets in North America, with portions of their fleet located in Canada and Mexico. The company repairs, sells and leases railcars and locomotives and has the ability to design and fabricate components. The Andersons is also one of the leading suppliers of turf and ornamental plant fertilizer. These products, in addition to the company’s premium turf-care products, are sold to golf courses across America.

The Andersons is known for it’s More for Your Home brand, which is sold in its four retail stores in Ohio. These “big box” stores offer customers a wide variety of products, from power tools to fine wines. The company also owns a specialty food store in Sylvania, Ohio, which focuses on fresh foods with extensive meat, produce and wine selections. The Andersons has a strong commitment to giving back and sharing its time, talents and financial resources to strengthen the local community.

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