- P&H Milling Group and Parrish & Heimbecker Limited, expands flour milling and grain storage at Port of Hamilton
- Expansion includes two new storage silos and the construction of a third flour mill, making P&H the single largest user of Ontario wheat
- P&H investment helping to feed $48 billion Ontario food processing sector
- Port’s agrifood cluster now accounts for 31% of all cargo
HAMILTON, ON – Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) congratulates P&H Milling Group and Parrish & Heimbecker Limited (P&H), a long-time port partner, on the announcement of a significant expansion of the company’s facility at the Port of Hamilton. This expansion underscores P&H’s commitment to serving Canadian agriculture producers and the needs of a booming Ontario baking industry.
The expansion will see P&H’s existing facility on Pier 10 in Hamilton grow with the construction of a new flour mill, the third mill at this location, with shovels in the ground this spring. Two new storage silos will also be added, dedicated to handling essential ingredients such as soymeal and distillers dried grains, as well as wheat for milling.
“Our ongoing commitment to the Canadian agricultural landscape is exemplified through this expansion in Hamilton,” said John Heimbecker, Parrish & Heimbecker CEO. “We are not just expanding our infrastructure; we are investing in the future of Canadian agriculture and the baking industry. This strategic move reaffirms our dedication to meeting the needs of both our valued agricultural partners and our business partners.”
When the first flour mill was built at Pier 10 in 2017, it was the first new-build flour mill in Ontario in 75 years. Since then, P&H doubled its capacity in 2020 with the addition of a second mill and increased storage, significantly contributing to the company’s ability to receive and process wheat efficiently. The new addition will solidify P&H’s position as the single-largest user of Ontario wheat.
“This expansion marks a significant milestone in the 15-year partnership between P&H and HOPA Ports,” said Ian Hamilton, HOPA’s President and CEO. “We applaud P&H’s growth at the Port of Hamilton, and their success in increasing grain exports along with value-added food processing. We are committed to continuing to invest in the very best transportation and supply chain infrastructure to enable companies to invest and grow. Together, we are supporting farmers and food manufacturers across Ontario.”
HOPA has been growing a leading agri-food cluster at the Port of Hamilton, anchored by companies like P&H. There are now 14 agri-food companies located at the Port, and agrifood has grown to represent 31% of the port’s overall cargo mix.
“We are absolutely thrilled to see P&H continue its success with plans to build its third flour mill, along with additional storage capacity,” said Norm Schleehahn, Director, Economic Development at the City of Hamilton. “With this expansion, Hamilton continues to demonstrate why food ingredient companies like P&H choose to invest and expand right here. P&H and HOPA Ports are strategic assets of the City’s agri-food and food & beverage processing sector, and we look forward to working with both of them on this significant expansion.”
The city of Hamilton is home to a growing food processing sector, with more than 120 food ingredients companies located in the city. The sector is connected to 105,000 jobs and $48 billion in economic activity in the province of Ontario.
About P&H Milling Group
P&H Milling Group, a division of Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited, is a leading Canadian agribusiness that specializes in flour milling and pea processing. Committed to quality and sustainability, P&H Milling Group plays a crucial role in supporting Canadian agriculture and meeting the demands of the growing food industry.
About Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned agri-business, with roots in the agriculture industry dating back to 1909. P&H is growth-oriented, diversified, and vertically integrated with operations including grain merchandising, flour milling, as well as crop inputs and feed mills. With over 70 locations from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H leverages its well-established network of assets, strong business relationships with customers and suppliers and ongoing infrastructure development to support Canadian agricultural producers.
About HOPA Ports
As an integrated port network, the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) offers port and marine assets in Hamilton, Oshawa and Niagara. By investing in high-quality infrastructure and prioritizing sustainability, HOPA helps build prosperous working waterfronts in Ontario communities. Overseeing more than 1,400 acres and more than 160 tenant companies, 40,000 Ontario jobs are connected to the cargo that passes through HOPA’s integrated ports.
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