
News & Information
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John P. Thacher Joined Wilbur-Ellis as Vice President – Strategic Planning and Business Development
January 1, 2002 Wilbur-Ellis announced that on January 1, 2002 John P. Thacher joined the Wilbur-Ellis Company as Vice President – Strategic Planning and Business Development. Founded in 1921 and with total sales exceeding $1.3 billion, Wilbur-Ellis Company specializes in the marketing, distribution and formulation of crop protection products, fertilizers and animal feed stuffs. Through its Connell Bros.…
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Steven J. Dietze Joined Wilbur-Ellis Company
In November, 2001, Steven J. Dietze joined Wilbur-Ellis Company. Dietze brings with him an outstanding background in agri-chemical and fertilizer distribution, having recently served as the Vice-President of Sales for Agriliance and, before that, as the Chief Operating Officer for Wilfarm, LLC. Assuming Daniel R. Vradenburg’s current responsibilities as Vice-President overseeing our operations in California, Arizona, Texas and New Mexico, Dietze will be based in California and reporting to Vradenburg. Founded in…
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Wilbur-Ellis Purchased Knox McDaniel Company’s Vitamin and Mineral Premix Products
March 6, 2001 On March 6, 2001, Wilbur-Ellis Company completed the purchase of the Knox McDaniel Company’s vitamin and mineral premix products business located in Ogden, Utah. “The Knox McDaniel operations fit very well into our existing feed distribution businesses” said Wilbur-Ellis President and Chief Executive Officer Herbert B. Tully in announcing the acquisition. “The Knox McDaniel…
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Wilbur-Ellis Purchased John Pryor Company, a Retailer of Fertilizer
February 1, 2001 On February 1, 2001, Wilbur-Ellis Company completed the purchase of John Pryor Company, a long established full service retailer of fertilizer located in Salinas and Soledad, California. “Opportunities to create synergy and to affiliate with organizations with a long history of successful operations such as John Pryor Company are very unique,” commented Wilbur-Ellis President and Chief…
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Wilbur-Ellis Purchased Helm Fertilizers, Inc., a Major Retailer of Fertilizer and Agricultural Chemicals
August 31, 2000 On August 31, 2000, Wilbur-Ellis Company completed the purchase of Helm Fertilizers, Inc., a major retailer of fertilizer and agricultural chemicals operating in the San Joaquin Valley. We are very pleased to be associated with a firm with such an impressive reputation, commented Wilbur-Ellis President and Chief Executive Officer Herbert B. Tully. “Helm…