Memphis, Tenn., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Richardson International (‘Richardson‘) is pleased to announce a significant investment in its Wesson Oil facility in Memphis, Tennessee. This multi-phase project will replace the existing refinery with a new, state-of-the-art refinery plant, Richardson’s Ability to meet customer needs and growing global demand for vegetable oils.
“At the Wasson Oil Facility Memphis provides Richardson A great location supported by a strong retail brand and a very dedicated team of employees,” said Tobias Dewey (Vice President, Oilseeds Operations). “Collectively, these elements provided the confidence to support meaningful investment and innovation Memphis Plant Operations – Significantly expanding our industrial and food service offerings. We are excited that this plan will soon be fully realized.”
Upon completion, the new refinery will modernize the site and significantly increase production and refining capacity. Improved efficiency will also result in substantial reductions in water, energy, and wastewater volumes. Richardson’s Focus on responsible and sustainable business operations.
Richardson Customers and employees continue to stay true to their vision as a business they can trust. “There is a 360-degree aspect to what we do. Considering our employees, our plants and the local community, Richardson “Tries to be a responsible operation,” he said Jason Medawar (Senior Director, Operations, Memphis). “This latest announcement underscores our commitment to business sustainability, best-in-class features, and our team. Memphis. It also emphasizes a broader commitment Shelby Countycity of Memphisand the state of Tennessee. We are all proud to be part of a company that is here for the long term and an organization that is committed to making a positive impact on the wider communities in which we do business.”
expansion and modernization of Memphis Further initiatives from the site follow closely thereafter Richardson’s Oilseed Processing Division, including a three-year expansion project at its facility Yorkton, Saskatchewan – which is more than doubling crushing and refining capacity – and increasing their crushing and refining capacity Lethbridge, Alberta Convenience.
Such investments underline a commitment to deliver efficiency and quality while minimizing environmental impact. “We seek opportunities to enhance our capabilities and provide an increasingly efficient means of meeting the needs of our foodstuff customers and the broader consumer market,” said. Darrell Sobko (Executive Vice President, Processing, Food, and Ingredients). “With best-in-class assets, and leveraging synergies across our integrated network, we are focused on maintaining our reputation as a trusted supplier and partner of choice.”
About Richardson International
Since 1857, Richardson International Ltd. has been recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing. based on Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the company is a global handler and trader of all major Canadian-produced grains and oilseeds and a vertically-integrated processor and manufacturer of oats and canola-based products. For the past two decades. Richardson It has become an important player in the global food business, producing a wide variety of food products and ingredients for the retail, food service, and industrial markets. Richardson Thanks to the dedication and innovative spirit of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, continues to grow.
About Wesson Oil
Wesson Oil is America’s best-selling cooking oil brand. First established in 1899, Wesson’s Made in Memphis The story begins nearly three decades later, in 1936, when the brand moved its manufacturing operations to the city it continues to call home today. Wesson has been a staple in the kitchen for generations and is the go-to material for home cooks and professional chefs around the world. Owned by Wesson Richardson International. Learn more about the brand by visiting www.purewesson.com.
Source Richardson International Limited
