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  • WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY ADDS FERTILIZER BUSINESS IN MONTANA

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    Dillon, MT—December 22, 2010 – Wilbur-Ellis Company announced today that it has purchased the assets of Cornell Fertilizer, which was established in 2002 by Craig Cornell.  “Cornell Fertilizer has made a name for itself in the Dillon area by providing quality fertilizer, crop production advice and custom application to its customers,” said Mike Thomas, vice…

  • CONNELL BROTHERS COMPANY PURCHASES WAREHOUSE, LAND IN THAILAND

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    Food, personal care and pharma products will be stored in a new, safeguarded state-of-the-art facility  BANGKOK – December 16, 2010 – Connell Brothers Company (CBC) today announced its purchase of a warehouse and land in Bang Plee Industrial Estate. The purchase is the latest step the company is taking to provide high-standard logistics practices, as well as…

  • WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY ACQUIRES MUCKEL’S AERIAL, INC.

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    San Francisco, CA.—December 23, 2009—Wilbur-Ellis Company announced today that it has purchased the assets of Muckel’s Aerial, Inc., an aerial applicator and retailer of plant protection products, located in Prosser, NE and Hastings, NE. The transaction is effective December 22, 2009.  In making the announcement, John P. Thacher, Wilbur-Ellis Company President and CEO, commented on the opportunity…

  • Wilbur-Ellis Company to Expand Distribution of Rice Milling Byproducts

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    SAN FRANCISCO, CA. — September 1, 2009 — Wilbur-Ellis Company announced today that it has purchased the assets of Sutter Trading, LLC (Sutter), a distributor of rice milling byproducts into the livestock industry located in Yuba City, CA. The transaction is effective September 1st.  In making the announcement, John P. Thacher, Wilbur-Ellis Company president and CEO, commented…

  • Wilbur-Ellis Company to Expand Ag Distribution Business into Colorado

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    SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — Nov. 5, 2008 — Wilbur-Ellis Company announced today that it will purchase the assets of Schall Chemical Supply, LLC (Schall), a full-service agricultural fertilizer and crop protection distributor located in Monte Vista and Delta, Colorado. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2008 and will result in Schall’s operations…

  • Connell Bros. Expands Stake in Taiwan Market

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    SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — Aug. 5, 2008 — Wilbur-Ellis Co. today announced that its international specialty industrial and food ingredients division, Connell Bros. Company, Ltd., has taken full control of its Taiwan operations by repurchasing the shares owned by its minority partner, Tong Hsing Enterprise Co., Ltd.   “We’re committed to growing our business in Taiwan, and this transaction…

  • Wilbur-Ellis Announces Acquisition To Build On Expanding Seed Business

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    SAN FRANCISCO (May 9, 2006) – Wilbur-Ellis Company announced today it acquired a regional seed brand to add to its proprietary seed offerings. The addition is expected to bolster Wilbur-Ellis’s ability to deliver the most advanced seed technology through a trusted seed brand.  Wilbur-Ellis acquired Integra Seed which is based in Bozeman, Montana and serves wholesale…

  • John P. Thacher Elected as President/CEO of Wilbur-Ellis

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    On April 25, 2006, the Board of Directors of Wilbur-Ellis Company elected Mr. John P. Thacher as President/CEO. Mr. Thacher has served as Executive Vice President during the last year, taking on the day-to-day operating responsibilities of the Company. Mr. Herbert B. Tully has been elected Chairman and is replacing recently deceased Mr. Brayton Wilbur, Jr.  Mr. William R. Sawyers…

  • Wilbur Ellis Purchased Material Resources International Corporation

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    On July 21, 2005 Wilbur Ellis Company purchased Material Resources International Corporation, a chemical distribution business located in the Philippines. “The Material Resources operations are very complementary to our existing chemical distribution business in the Philippines, which were started in 1898, and to the entire Connell Bros. network on the Pacific Rim,” said Wilbur-Ellis Company…

  • Wilbur-Ellis Purchased Transchem Australia (WA) Pty Ltd

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    May 24, 2004  On May 24, 2004 Wilbur-Ellis Company purchased Transchem Australia (WA) Pty Ltd, a chemical distribution business headquartered in Perth, Australia.  “The Transchem operations are very complimentary to our existing chemical distribution businesses in Australia and New Zealand, which were started in 1998, and to the entire Connell Bros. network on the Pacific Rim,” said…

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