Category: Wilbur-Ellis Corporate

SAN FRANCISCO — November 22, 2013 — Wilbur-Ellis Company announced that it has donated $25,000 USD to the Philippines Relief Fund through the American Red Cross following Typhoon Haiyan that has devastated the lives of many.  “We’re grateful that our employees were unharmed during this catastrophic event, and we’re also grateful to be able to financially assist…

New member brings years of multi-national business experience to company   SAN FRANCISCO — August 20, 2013 — Wilbur-Ellis Company announced today that Bill Buckner has joined the company’s board of directors.  Buckner serves as president and CEO of The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc., an independent, nonprofit institute which conducts direct operations, including assisting farmers and ranchers,…

Company values diverse approach to board of directors as new member brings new perspective along with years of experience and knowledge   SAN FRANCISCO — April, 23, 2013 — Wilbur-Ellis Company announced today that Alan Barton, CEO of Lehigh Technologies, has joined the company’s board of directors. Wilbur-Ellis is a marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal feed,…

Company to host FFA educational reception in San Francisco Bay Area   SAN FRANCISCO – April 10, 2013 – Wilbur-Ellis Company has a long and rich history with FFA. Many of the company’s employees are former members of FFA and several have held leadership positions in the organization.  The company continues to support this rewarding organization…

Manning recognized for effectively leading as chairman, helping the organization reach public policy achievements and developing critical services for ARA members   SAN FRANCISCO – January 11, 2013 – Wilbur-Ellis Company’s Ken Manning was awarded the Agricultural Retailer Association’s (ARA) Distinguished Service Award at the annual ARA conference last November in San Diego. Each year, the…

Wilbur-Ellis’ sponsorship of program helps connect aspiring agricultural professionals with the tools and resources to help plan their future careers in agriculture   SAN FRANCISCO – October 23, 2012 –Wilbur-Ellis Company, a marketer and distributor of agricultural and feed products, today announced its sponsorship to support FFA Agricultural Career Network (AgCN).  The purpose of the network…

San Francisco-based company remains largest, family-owned agribusiness U.S. retailer and specialty chemicals distribution company in Asia-Pacific  SAN FRANCISCO – September 20, 2012 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, a 91 year old marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal feed, and specialty chemicals and industrial ingredients, announced that its controlling shareholders have formed a family council to further strengthen the long-term…

Recipients were selected from thousands of applicants based on outstanding academics, leadership and industry involvement   SAN FRANCISCO – May 15, 2012 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, a marketer and distributor of agricultural and feed products, has announced its recipients for the 2012 National FFA Collegiate Scholarship program. The company is one of 130 organizations providing 1,639 individual scholarships,…

Wilbur-Ellis employee Dan Wray to lead the Export Processors Council of National Hay Association  SAN FRANCISCO — January 24, 2012 — Wilbur-Ellis Company employee Dan Wray, general manager of the North America forage operations, has been appointed president of the Export Processors Council (EPC), a division of the National Hay Association (NHA), which works to…