Mitchells Group and Allied Grain Systems talk to ABHR about the recent acquisition and what it means for the industry.
On the 1st of July 2024, conveying equipment provider Mitchells Group acquired Australian-based grain handling and storage company Allied Grain Systems.
It was a strategic move to strengthen Mitchell’s position in the local bulk handling sector, expanding its capabilities in the agricultural industry.
“Mitchells is very much a conveyor supplier,” Mic Mittasch, Mitchell’s CEO and global business development manager, told ABHR. “By acquiring Allied Grain Systems, we now have the ability to execute projects that include silos and conveyors – something we previously didn’t have in our portfolio.”
Mitchells designs, manufactures, and installs complete conveying solutions for global agriculture and food industries. Its equipment can be found in oilseed crushing plants, animal feed systems, grain storage, and fertiliser plants.
The company has advanced workshops outfitted with the latest technologies to ensure its equipment is safe, reliable and robust.
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Mittasch said the combination of Mitchell’s bulk material conveying equipment and Allied Grain Systems’ specialised grain handling and storage solutions is expected to drive operational efficiencies, improve customer service, and foster innovation in product development.
“Our objective is to work together so we can provide a cost-effective solution for the Australian market. On top of that, we can introduce existing customers within the Mitchells’ network to Allied’s exceptional silo offering,” Mittasch said.
Allied Grain Systems has decades of experience when it comes to designing and installing high-quality grain handling and storage facilities. Its team of engineers have previously supplied Mitchells equipment on complex agricultural storage projects.
This engineering expertise is another key factor in the purchase. Mittasch said Mitchells plans to have its team learn from Allied Grain System’s project managers.
“We’ve visited Allied’s customers and have seen the technical strength of its engineering team. They help customers find the right solutions and are focused on delivering the right solution,” he said.
“The plan is to, over time, have our international team learn from these experts to offer similar expertise across projects in Europe and Asia.”
Both companies are committed to maintaining uninterrupted service and support for their customers throughout the integration process.
Allied Grain Systems will continue to operate under its established brand, from its existing locations and with its existing management team remaining in place.
John White, Allied Grain Systems managing director, said the acquisition has allowed the company to source more products, which in turn allows it to deliver projects competitively.
“The acquisition turns us into a more diverse company – we’re now a one-stop, in-house shop,” he said.
“Our combined resources and expertise will create new opportunities for growth and innovation, ultimately benefiting our customers and the broader agricultural community.”
White said he is looking forward to joining forces with Mitchells and contributing to its vision of advancing agricultural productivity.
“We’re all pretty excited at the new possibilities,” he said. “There’s a lot of nice synergies. Both companies have similar philosophies and practises, and the integration has been seamless.”
“Our customers and employees have embraced it. We’re off and away on a new journey and have plans to continue developing the business.”