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Aug. 10, 2021

Richardson Acquires Control Chemical Corporation, a Manufacturer of Vegetable Oil-Based Drilling Fluids

August 10, 2021 (Winnipeg, MB) – Richardson International Limited is pleased to announce the successful purchase of Control Chemical Corporation, a specialized manufacturer of environmentally safe drilling fluids and proprietary vegetable oil-based lubricants. Prior to this acquisition, Richardson was a minority shareholder in the company and has supplied raw ingredients for their products for over 30 years. “This partnership will...

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Jul. 08, 2021

Richardson to Acquire Single Largest North American Durum Miller, Italgrani USA

July 8, 2021 (Winnipeg, MB) – Richardson International Limited is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Richardson Oilseed (US) Holdings Limited, has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Italgrani USA Inc., the single largest durum miller in North America. Richardson has an established precedent of strategic expansion and investment and this latest announcement is an extension of a long-term...

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Apr. 08, 2021

Richardson Investment at Bedford, UK Oat Mill to Increase Processing Capacity by 35%

April 8, 2021 (Winnipeg, MB) – Richardson International Limited is pleased to announce a significant investment in their Bedford, England oat mill to expand the facility and increase capacity by upwards of 35%. This latest investment will improve upon all operational aspects of the plant, from intake and warehousing capabilities to logistics and distribution. A full overhaul of the site footprint...

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Nov. 16, 2020

Richardson Pioneer Commits to Leadership Role in 4R Nutrient Stewardship

With a growing population and a desire for improved diets, the UN is estimating that demand for food will increase by 70% by 2050. With a relatively static land base, Western Canadian growers will be challenged to produce more while still ensuring their practices keep land, water, and air resources productive and clean for future generations. Consumers increasingly want to...

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Jun. 01, 2020

Richardson and LNS Services Successfully Complete Construction on Port Terminal Conveyors

Richardson International engaged LNS Services — an industrial construction and maintenance contractor, to design, manufacture, and install four new and fully automated grain handling trippers at the North Vancouver port terminal facility. The equipment was developed to meet Richardson’s specific and unique operational requirements while maintaining ease of use for terminal personnel. As one of the most successful grain handling...

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Jan. 16, 2020

Strengthening Canola Exports with Producer Customers

The nature of the agriculture industry means that often, there are no guarantees. Some years are successful, while others present unique challenges. This past growing season, agriculture was affected multi-fold from a seeding, harvesting, and trade perspective. In March 2019, China banned canola seed shipments from two Canadian grain companies, including Richardson International. The ongoing trade dispute has greatly affected...

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Aug. 26, 2019

Richardson Plans New High Throughput Grain Elevator in High Level, Alberta

August 26, 2019 (Winnipeg, MB) — Richardson Pioneer Limited is pleased to announce plans to build a new high throughput grain elevator in High Level, Alberta. The new elevator will include 32,000 metric tonnes of storage space and will be capable of loading 135 cars through a loop track design. The new facility will replace the existing Richardson Pioneer 6,500...

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Jun. 12, 2019

Richardson Bridges The Gap Between Growers’ Fields and Research Bench With The Grand Opening of Bennett Farm

June 12, 2019 (Richardson, SK) — After almost four years in the making, Richardson International was proud to officially open Bennett Farm on the afternoon of June 10, in the community of Richardson, located roughly 10 kilometres southeast of Regina. The event was attended by over 200 key industry members with Richardson premier producer customers, suppliers and sponsors and government...

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Apr. 05, 2018

RICHARDSON ACQUIRES NEW CROP INPUTS BUSINESS IN EASTERN ALBERTA

April 5, 2018 (Winnipeg, MB) – Richardson International Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of Eagle Agro Services Ltd., a full-service, retail crop inputs location in the community of Veteran, AB. The Veteran area was identified as a gap within the Richardson Pioneer crop inputs network in Western Canada. The transaction closed on April 4, 2018. “We are excited to...

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Aug. 11, 2016

What’s in a Colour?

For many years, our Richardson Pioneer elevators have proudly stood out on the Prairie landscape due to their distinctive yellow and orange colour scheme. But it wasn’t always that way. Our elevators, like most other country grain terminals, were originally painted “CPR Red”. The change in colour scheme came not from marketing studies, focus groups or public relations consultants, but...