News & Information
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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…
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Brayton Wilbur, Jr. Assumed Role of Chairman and Herbert B. Tully Appointed President and CEO
Wilbur-Ellis Company announced that effective January 1, 2000, Brayton Wilbur, Jr. assumed the role of Chairman and Herbert B. Tully, former Vice-President and Treasurer, was appointed the President and Chief Executive Officer of Wilbur-Ellis Company. Having held the position of President and CEO since January of 1989, Wilbur has transferred the role to Tully who has…