andersons inc - oh

What andersons inc - oh does

The Andersons, Inc. is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: ANDE) diversified agribusiness headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, founded in 1947 as a single grain elevator. The company operates across five core segments: Ag Supply Chain (grain origination, merchandising, fertilizer including PureGrade and MicroSolutions, Farm Centers, and the Freedom Pricing Tools risk management platform), Renewables (four ethanol plants in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio producing ethanol, E-85, E-15, CO2, and renewable diesel feedstocks; distribution through eight eastern U.S. terminals), Industrial and Specialty Products (abrasives, carriers, deicers, laboratory animal bedding, contract manufacturing), Premium Ingredients (food-grade grains, pulses, Identity Preserved Protein soybeans, oats, pet food ingredients), and Turf (professional fertilizers and consumer lawn products via andersonshomeandgarden.com e-commerce). The company also operates Maumee Ventures, a wholly owned venture capital arm investing $500K–$5M in Series A/B ag innovation.

Revenue is generated predominantly through commodity price spreads and logistics margins on grain merchandising, ethanol and co-product sales, fertilizer and crop input distribution, and ingredient supply to food processing and pet food manufacturers. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales teams, a network of Farm Center retail locations, B2B fuel terminal distribution, global export operations through vessel and container shipping, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce for lawn products. The company maintains 100+ facilities across North America and additional geographies including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

The Andersons serves commercial and industrial customers including grain growers, livestock producers, feed mills, food processors, pet food manufacturers, refiners, fuel blenders, and convenience stores, supported by integrated logistics (truck, rail, vessel, container) and a proprietary grain management system for ethanol operations. The business model is asset-heavy and operationally complex, with diversification across commodity trading, renewable fuel production, and value-added specialty/ingredient supply providing risk balance across cycles. The company is governed by a public board (Chairman Pat Bowe since 2024), led by President and CEO Bill Krueger (appointed 2024), and continues quarterly financial reporting and cash dividend distributions.

Name

andersons inc - oh

Legal name

The Andersons, Inc.

Website

https://theandersons.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Andersons, Inc. is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: ANDE) diversified agribusiness that operates grain merchandising, four ethanol plants, fertilizer and crop inputs, premium food and pet food ingredients, and industrial/turf specialty products across 100+ North American facilities and additional international geographies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agribusiness

NAICS

Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111), Corn Farming (11115)

SIC

Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Corn (Maize) Farming (AFAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH)

Keywords

• Grain merchandising
• Ethanol production
• Agricultural supply chain
• Fertilizer distribution
• Premium food ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Maumee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grain Merchandising and Trading: The company buys and sells physical commodities including corn, soybeans, wheat, and other grains through its network of grain terminals across North America. Revenue is generated through commodity price spreads and logistics margins.
2. Ethanol Production and Sales: Four ethanol plants refine corn into ethanol, E-85, and related products. Revenue is generated from ethanol sales to refiners, fuel blenders, and convenience stores, as well as co-products including corn oil and CO2.
3. Fertilizer and Crop Inputs: Sale of PureGrade liquid fertilizers, MicroSolutions micronutrients, NPK products, and soil amendments through dealer networks and Farm Centers.
4. Premium Ingredients: Supply of food-grade ingredients including ancient grains, pulses, edible beans, food corn, oats, and organic crops to food processing and pet food industries.
5. Industrial and Specialty Products: Manufacturing and distribution of industrial products including abrasives, carriers, laboratory animal bedding, deicers, and corncob-based products.
6. Renewable Diesel Feedstocks: Partnership with renewable diesel producers to provide feedstocks including fats, oils, greases, and corn oil, reducing carbon emissions.
7. Turf Products: Professional turf and ornamental fertilizers, soil amendments, and control products distributed to golf, sports turf, lawn care markets. Consumer products sold through The Andersons Lawn e-commerce site.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Andersons is a diversified agribusiness that operates across the agricultural supply chain, merchandising grain and commodities (corn, soybeans, wheat), producing ethanol at four plants, distributing fertilizer and crop inputs (PureGrade, MicroSolutions, soil amendments), supplying food-grade and pet food ingredients, manufacturing industrial and specialty corncob-based products, and selling professional and consumer turf products. The company also runs a venture capital arm (Maumee Ventures) commercializing agricultural innovation.

Product overview

The Andersons is a diversified agribusiness company operating across multiple segments: Ag Supply Chain (fertilizers, farmer services, grain merchandising), Renewables (ethanol production, E-85/E-15 fuels, renewable feedstocks), Industrial and Specialty Products (abrasives, carriers, contract manufacturing, animal bedding), Premium Ingredients (food-grade grains, beans, oats, pet food ingredients), and Turf (professional and consumer lawn products). The company also operates Maumee Ventures as its venture capital arm. Products are marketed under brands including PureGrade, MicroSolutions, and Freedom Pricing Tools. Operations span North America with facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and internationally (Romania, Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdom).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ag Supply Chain Comprehensive agricultural supply chain services including fertilizer products (PureGrade, MicroSolutions, soil amendments, organic nutrients, NPK), farmer services through Farm Centers, grain origination and risk management via Freedom Pricing Tools, and commodity merchandising for corn, beans, wheat, meal, ethanol, feed ingredients, propane, and fats/oils/greases.
• Ethanol Production Four ethanol plants in Albion, Michigan; Clymers, Indiana; Greenville, Ohio; and Denison, Iowa refining corn into ethanol, with services including plant operation management, corn origination, ethanol marketing, and risk management for ethanol businesses.
• E-85/E-15 Fuel Ethanol-blended fuel products meeting federal ASTM D5798 specifications. E-85 for flex-fuel vehicles with four weather classes; E-15 (Unleaded88) approved for 2001 and newer vehicles. Distributed through eight terminals across the eastern United States.
• Renewable Feedstocks Feedstock inputs for the renewable diesel industry including fats, oils, and greases. Services include logistics support with national and international footprint, transloads, tank storage, tanker railcars, barge, and truck shipment capabilities.
• Industrial and Specialty Products Industrial products including abrasives and absorbents for blasting and spill cleanup, granular carriers for chemical applications, contract manufacturing and packaging services, nitrogen reagents and deicers, and laboratory animal bedding products.
• Contract Manufacturing Manufacturing and packaging services with research and development, regulatory, and marketing expertise for branded marketing and chemical companies, moving products from concept to market.
• Premium Ingredients Food-grade ingredients including ancient grains, pulses, Identity Preserved Protein soybeans and dry beans for food processing, food-grade corn for snack and tortilla industries, bulk and bagged oats, organic crops, and pet food ingredients.
• Pet Food Ingredients Consistent, high-quality supply of pet food ingredients including grains (barley, corn, flaxseed, millet, oats, quinoa, rice, wheat), pulses (peas, chickpeas, lentils), vegetables (sweet potato, potato, tapioca, carrots), meats, dairy, amino acids, minerals, oils, and fibers. Available in bulk, totes, containers, and bags.
• Turf Products Professional turf and ornamental products including next-generation fertilizers, soil amendments, and control products for golf, sports turf, lawn and landscape, and horticulture markets, plus The Andersons Lawn consumer products available online.
• PureGrade Line of low-salt, chloride-free liquid fertilizers designed for safe use near seeds for improved fertilizer efficiency. Includes starters and foliar products for maximizing seed growth and production.
• MicroSolutions High-efficiency micronutrients offering superior uptake, easy use, and compatibility with various fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides for supplementing crop nutrition.
• Soil Amendments Technologically advanced soil health products including humic solutions and pelletized limestone and gypsum products to improve soil health and yield potential.
• Farm Centers Retail locations offering extensive selection of agricultural products and services with Ag Advisor expertise and modern technology to help growers maximize crop production and income.
• Freedom Pricing Tools Risk management programs and solutions for farmers and commodity customers to manage price volatility, including tools for grain originations and farmer risk management in both U.S. and Canada markets.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lake Erie FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Andersons supports the Lake Erie Foundation and Ohio State University's Stone Laboratory, emphasizing shared commitment to preserving Lake Erie and water quality. Stone Lab is the oldest freshwater biological field station in the U.S. focused on aquatic biology and water quality research.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM): Global agribusiness giant operating grain origination, oilseed processing, and corn-derived products including ethanol and ingredients. Directly comparable across Andersons' grain merchandising, ethanol, and premium ingredients segments, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Bunge Limited: Major global grain originator and processor with strong agribusiness and food ingredients operations. Comparable to Andersons in grain merchandising, oilseed processing, and food/feed ingredient supply, but operates at significantly larger global scale.
• Cargill, Incorporated: World's largest privately held agribusiness with deep grain, ethanol, animal nutrition, and food ingredient businesses. The Andersons Chairman previously served as Cargill Corporate Vice President; Cargill overlaps with Andersons across nearly every segment.
• Louis Dreyfus Company: Global merchandiser of agricultural commodities including grains and oilseeds. Steven Campbell, an Andersons board member, formerly led Louis Dreyfus' North America Grain business, indicating close competitive and talent overlap.
• CHS Inc. Largest US agricultural cooperative with grain handling, crop inputs, renewable fuels, and food ingredient operations. Competes with Andersons across Farm Centers, grain origination, and ethanol in overlapping Midwest geographies.

Direct peers

• Green Plains Inc. Pure-play US ethanol producer with corn origination capabilities, similar to Andersons' renewables segment. Most directly comparable on ethanol plant operations, corn oil co-products, and renewable feedstock positioning.
• POET LLC: Largest US ethanol producer operating a network of biorefineries across the Midwest. Comparable to Andersons' four-plant ethanol footprint and competes for corn origination in overlapping geographies.
• Ingredion Incorporated: Leading ingredient solutions provider supplying food-grade corn, starches, and plant-based proteins to food and beverage customers. Overlaps with Andersons' Premium Ingredients segment serving food processors and pet food manufacturers.
• AG Processing Inc. (AGP): Farmer-owned cooperative engaged in grain origination, soybean processing, and renewable fuels. Comparable to Andersons across grain merchandising and renewable fuels with similar Midwest operating footprint.
• MGP Ingredients, Inc. US producer of distilled spirits, specialty wheat proteins, and starches with corn-based ingredient operations. Comparable to Andersons' Premium Ingredients business, particularly food-grade grain ingredients and pet food applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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