Beck’s acquires Gro Alliance facilities

ATLANTA, Ind. — Beck’s acquired Gro Alliance’s corn seed production facility in Howe in northern Indiana and its soybean seed production and corn drying facilities in Mt. Pulaski in central Illinois on Feb. 26.

The move is part of a strategic expansion for the company to enhance its seed production and processing capabilities.

“Gro Alliance is widely recognized as one of the nation’s top seed producers, and the teams and facilities at Howe and Mt. Pulaski are world-class,” said Scott Beck, president of Beck’s.

“These acquisitions are a perfect fit for our network and represent an investment in our mission to deliver the best seed products to farmers with the service they deserve.”

Beck’s also assumed Gro Alliance’s lease on an 80,000-square-foot warehouse space in Sturgis, Michigan. These assets will strengthen Beck’s operational capacity, improving logistics and product availability.

“This is one of those rare, triple-win deals,” said Jim Schweigert, president of Gro Alliance.

“The employees, contractors and growers at each site will transition to another strong, future-focused, family-owned company. Beck’s gains outstanding facilities in prime growing regions, and Gro Alliance retains key operations and secures resources to invest in our strategic growth initiatives.”

The Howe location is situated in a region well-suited for growing high-quality seed corn, ensuring access to premium seed production, according to a news release.

The locations of Mt. Pulaski and Howe strategically complement Beck’s existing production and processing facilities, enhancing overall efficiency and logistics.

The company looks forward to serving its customers with greater capacity to produce and process seed.