Cargill’s Hales Point Modernization Project Complete
07/20/2012 – Halls, Tenn. – Cargill announced today the $25-million modernization project of Cargill’s Hales Point grain elevator has been completed in time for this year’s harvest.
“Like a number of other investments Cargill has made in its network of grain elevators in the United States, this project focused largely on enhancements that have our farmer customers in mind,” said Barry Brandstetter, general manager of Cargill AgHorizons Mid-South Farm Service Group.
Cargill will also be faster in loading barges destined for Gulf export facilities and the export market.
Because of the enhancements, the number of trucks that can be unloaded each hour will significantly increase, which in turn will reduce the wait time at the peak of harvest. On the other end of the system, Cargill will also be faster in loading barges destined for Gulf export facilities and the export market.
With a goal of being the most efficient grain elevator for farmer customers, Cargill also has tripled the amount of grain it can handle. Currently, Cargill buys corn, soybeans and soft red winter wheat at Hales Point, and the additional capacity will allow Cargill to buy milo/sorghum grain.
On Thursday, July 19, the Cargill team at Hales Point hosted a grand opening attended by area farmers, local and state officials, contractors and vendors, and representatives of Cargill from Minneapolis.
Related Links:
Cargill to Acquire TradeOne Grain Handling Assets
Current news & stories
- LA’s Flagship Food Group To Acquire UK Based Atlantic Foods Group Flagship Food Group is a diversified food and consumer products company supplying frozen, shelf-stable, and fresh products into both the retail and food service markets.
- National Restaurant Association Projecting 448,000 Summer Jobs According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry is the nation's second-largest creator of summer jobs.
- Campbell to Acquire Plum Organics, Entering the Premium Baby Food Category Campbell Soup Company expects to close on the acquisition of Plum Organics by the fourth quarter of their 2013 fiscal year.
