A premier supplier of high-quality ingredients for the pet food industry, Anchor Ingredients has opened its new state-of-the-art transload and ingredient processing facility in Indiana, USA. The $40 million facility is expected to enhance Anchor’s capabilities as a preferred supply chain partner.
Anchor Ingredients has announced the grand opening of its new transload and ingredient processing facility in Richmond, Indiana, USA. This $40 million facility, spanning more than 40 acres in the Midwest Industrial Park, will play a vital role as a distribution hub for today’s top pet food brands, the company states.
Strategically positioned in the heart of pet food manufacturing, the new facility will reportedly enhance Anchor’s capabilities as a preferred supply chain partner by offering bulk storage, climate-controlled warehouse space, safety stock management, grain origination, quality assurance testing and on-site processing. With easy truck access off I-70 and Monday through Friday service from the Norfolk Southern mainline railway, the facility is equipped to provide high-quality, reliable 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 Ingredients, 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.”
According to the company’s statement, Anchor Ingredients’ expansion into Richmond has been supported by local partnerships and investments, including the Richmond Redevelopment Commission, the City of Richmond and Wayne County Economic Development Corporation for rail access. Norfolk Southern played an integral role in rail access design, ensuring seamless integration of rail logistics for Anchor’s operations. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) also committed an investment in Anchor Ingredients in the form of incentive-based tax credits and in Manufacturing Readiness Grants, supporting the facility’s investments in cutting-edge technology and automation.
The Richmond facility was completed within 12 months and commissioned on schedule, thanks to the dedication of Anchor’s project partners and contractors.
Anchor Ingredients explained it looks forward to deepening its roots in the Richmond community, developing farm-level relationships with regional growers and continuing to support the pet food industry with premium ingredients and innovative supply chain solutions.
