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WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY ACQUIRES MUCKEL’S AERIAL, INC.
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…
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Wilbur-Ellis Company to Expand Distribution of Rice Milling Byproducts
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…
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Wilbur-Ellis Company to Expand Ag Distribution Business into Colorado
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…
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Connell Bros. Expands Stake in Taiwan Market
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…
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Wilbur-Ellis Announces Acquisition To Build On Expanding Seed Business
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…
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John P. Thacher Elected as President/CEO of Wilbur-Ellis
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…
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Wilbur Ellis Purchased Material Resources International Corporation
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…
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Wilbur-Ellis Purchased Transchem Australia (WA) Pty Ltd
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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Wilbur-Ellis Completed Purchase of Hughson Chemical Company Agricultural Fertilizer and Crop Protection Business
April 1, 2004 On April 1, 2004 Wilbur-Ellis Company completed the purchase of the Hughson Chemical Company agricultural fertilizer and crop protection business located in Hughson, California. “Hughson Chemical is a first class operation with excellent people,” said Wilbur-Ellis President and Chief Executive Officer Herbert B. Tully in announcing the acquisition. “The Hughson operations service a significant number of…
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Wilbur-Ellis Purchased Barnett Chemicals Australia
June 5, 2003 On June 5, 2003 Wilbur-Ellis Company purchased Barnett Chemicals Australia, a chemical distribution business headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. “The Barnett Chemicals Australia operations are very complimentary to our existing chemical distribution businesses in Australia and New Zealand, which were started in 1998, and to the entire Pacific Rim network,” said Wilbur-Ellis Company President and…
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