To better serve farmers in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, Superior Ag will invest $20 million to acquire and expand the Summit River Terminal. The 18-acre property is located near Rockport, Ind., and will be enhanced with the construction of a new 32,000 ton dry fertilizer warehouse starting early this year. The co-op is working with Stueve Construction on this project.
“The construction of a dry fertilizer distribution facility on the Ohio River is a significant commitment that we have been carefully considering for several years,” shared Richard Lloyd, President and CEO of Superior Ag. “This investment will play a pivotal role in enabling us to serve our customers more efficiently and profitably, and drive the growth of our business, ultimately positioning us to best support the needs of farmers now and in the future.”
The new terminal will feature:
- 10 large dry bins
- 600 ton per hour barge receiving system (with the ability to unload one full barge in three hours)
- a 300 TPH truck receiving system with the ability to offload one truck in five minutes
- 300 TPH blending and shipping capabilities allowing for the loading of one 25-ton truck in five minutes
- overhead weigh hoppers on scales to allow a seamless “dump-and-go” for outbound trucks
- full automation of key processes including treatment for stabilizers, micros, dust control and other systems to ensure the highest product quality and efficiency
Superior Ag has 2,700 farmer members in its geographic service region.
