News & Information
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Wilbur-Ellis CEO John Buckley Leads Crop Agriculture Business, As Focus Intensifies on North America Ag and Food Markets, and Ag President Mark Ripato Prepares to Retire
SAN FRANCISCO – August 14, 2023 – Wilbur-Ellis announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer John Buckley is assuming direct oversight of the company’s crop agriculture business, while continuing as Wilbur-Ellis President and CEO. This move comes as current Agribusiness President Mark Ripato prepares to retire at the end of 2023, and the company…
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Wilbur-Ellis Invests Millions in Wolsey, South Dakota, to Better Serve Customers
8.3-million-gallon liquid fertilizer distribution facility will serve farmers’ needs in South Dakota AURORA, Colorado (Aug. 2, 2023) – Wilbur-Ellis is poised for growth in South Dakota with the purchase of an 8.3-million-gallon liquid fertilizer distribution facility in Wolsey, South Dakota. “This is one of many projects we’ve been working on in South Dakota as we…
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An Exciting New Day for ConnellCaldic – CONGRATULATIONS!
On February 28, 2023, Connell and Caldic joined forces to create a global leader in life sciences, and industrial and specialty chemicals / ingredients markets! Connell’s history in Asia-Pacific dates back over 120 years, and it has been part of Wilbur-Ellis’ business for over 90 years. With the Connell-Caldic merger, Wilbur-Ellis continues as a significant…
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Wilbur-Ellis Launches Second Annual Innovation Award for College Students
SAN FRANCISCO – February 1, 2023 – Wilbur-Ellis today announced the launch of the second annual Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award. The program invites student teams from colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada to propose innovative approaches for providing food for more people – a critical imperative, since the world population is expected to increase…
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Jennifer Convery Joins Wilbur-Ellis Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO – January 5, 2023 – Wilbur-Ellis announced today that Jennifer Convery has joined the Company’s board of directors. As a commercial and operational leader in the food industry, Ms. Convery has extensive experience executing a purpose-driven strategy, while exceeding financial targets. She designs and develops inclusive organizations that strive to overdeliver on their customers’ expectations.…
