Andersons (NASDAQ:ANDE), established in 1947 and headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, is an integrated agribusiness and rail services company. Its Trade segment handles grain merchandising, ethanol production and risk management services through a network of storage, transfer and transportation assets. In the Plant Nutrient division, the company produces and distributes a wide range of fertilizer products, specialty blends and application services, leveraging strategically located blending plants and terminal facilities. Through its Retail operations, The Andersons supplies farmers, homeowners and commercial landscapers with inputs such as seed, feed, lawn and garden products, fertilizers and related agronomic services. The Rail segment complements these activities by offering railcar leasing, maintenance, repair and transloading solutions to railroads, shippers and industrial clients.
Over the decades, The Andersons has grown from a single grain storage elevator into a multi-faceted enterprise serving customers across more than 20 states and parts of Canada. The company was an early adopter of risk management tools for grain markets and expanded into renewable fuels with the commissioning of ethanol plants in the early 2000s. Strategic acquisitions and capital investments have enhanced its distribution footprint, logistics capabilities and service offerings, while a focus on sustainability has driven improvements in energy efficiency, nutrient stewardship and environmental compliance.
Today, The Andersons maintains a diversified asset base that includes deep-water terminals on the Great Lakes, river terminals on the Mississippi and Ohio, rail-served distribution facilities, retail outlets and state-of-the-art fertilizer blending complexes. The company’s operations are supported by advanced technology platforms for supply chain management, real‐time market data and precision agronomy, enabling customers to optimize production and mitigate risk in dynamic agricultural markets.
Led by President and CEO Tracy L. Anderson and an experienced executive team, The Andersons prioritizes customer service, operational excellence and community engagement. The company’s governance framework and board of directors emphasize strategic oversight, risk management and sustainability. By combining traditional agronomic expertise with innovative solutions in biofuels, nutrient management and rail logistics, The Andersons seeks to deliver long‐term value to its stakeholders while adapting to evolving market conditions and regulatory environments.
