Anchor Ingredients, a top provider of high-quality ingredients for the pet food industry based in Fargo, North Dakota, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new transload and ingredient processing facility in Richmond, Indiana. This state-of-the-art facility, boasting an investment of $40 million and spanning over 40 acres in the Midwest Industrial Park, is set to serve as a crucial distribution hub for leading pet food brands.
Strategically located at the heart of pet food manufacturing, the new facility will enhance Anchor’s role as a preferred supply chain partner. It offers a range of services including bulk storage, climate-controlled warehousing, safety stock management, grain origination, quality assurance testing, and on-site processing. With convenient truck access off I-70 and reliable weekday service from the Norfolk Southern mainline railway, this facility is equipped to supply top-quality, dependable ingredients to pet food manufacturers across the region and throughout North America.
“We are excited to officially open our new facility in Richmond,” said Al Yablonski, CEO and Co-Founder of Anchor Ingredients. “This marks a significant milestone for Anchor, reaffirming our commitment to the pet food industry. By enhancing our logistics and processing capabilities, we are well-positioned to meet the growing needs of our customers, while contributing to the economic development of the Richmond community.”
Anchor Ingredients’ expansion into Richmond has been bolstered by strong local partnerships and investments. Key supporters include the Richmond Redevelopment Commission, the City of Richmond, and the Wayne County Economic Development Corporation, all of which contributed to improving rail access. Norfolk Southern played a crucial role in designing this rail access, ensuring that Anchor’s logistics operate smoothly. Additionally, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) provided vital support through incentive-based tax credits and Manufacturing Readiness Grants, which helped fund the facility’s investment in state-of-the-art technology and automation.
Thanks to the commitment of Anchor’s project partners and contractors, the Richmond facility was completed and commissioned on schedule within just 12 months.
Richmond Mayor Ron Oler shared his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “On behalf of the citizens of Richmond and the surrounding area, we greatly appreciate the investment Anchor Ingredients is making in Richmond. Anchor’s trust in locating their new facility in our city is a testament to our growing reputation as a business-friendly environment. Indiana is for the bold, and Richmond is a city on the rise.”
Brock Herr, SVP of Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction at the IEDC, added, “Indiana has long been a leader in manufacturing, delivering innovative and high-quality products to businesses and consumers across the world. We’re excited to welcome Anchor Ingredients to this robust ecosystem and to our Richmond community, where I’m confident the state’s infrastructure and skilled workforce will power success for years to come.”
Anchor Ingredients is eager to strengthen its presence in the Richmond community, cultivate farm-level relationships with local growers, and continue supporting the pet food industry with high-quality ingredients and innovative supply chain solutions.
