P&H Milling Group Announces New State-of-the-Art Flour Mill in Red Deer County, Alberta
September 6, 2024 | Eastern Canada
Red Deer County, Alta. (Sept 6, 2024) – P&H Milling Group, a division of Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited, is pleased to announce the construction of a new, state-of-the-art flour milling facility in Red Deer County, Alta. This cutting-edge mill represents an investment of $241 million and underscores P&H Milling Group’s commitment to supporting the Canadian agriculture sector and the growing demand in the food industry. The announcement was made today at a sod turning event with the Government of Alberta, and Red Deer County.
The new facility will mill an estimated 750 metric tonnes of wheat from Western Canadian farmers each day. Equipped with advanced processing technology, the mill is designed for high throughput, energy efficiency and a low carbon footprint. In addition to the milling operations, the site will include offices, warehousing, logistics infrastructure, rail siding and provisions for future expansion.
“This new facility not only strengthens our position in the Canadian milling industry but also boosts Alberta’s baking industry by supplying high-quality flour to a diverse range of customers,” said John Heimbecker, CEO at Parrish & Heimbecker. “We are proud to contribute to the local economy and support the agricultural community by sourcing 230,000 metric tonnes of locally grown wheat each year.”
The construction of the Red Deer facility is expected to generate up to 200 jobs, with 27 full-time skilled positions available once operational. The mill will serve a variety of end-use customers, including commercial bakers, retail bakers, large bakery wholesalers, and major pizza commissaries. Additionally, the flour produced will support the export of manufactured products to bakeries in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
“P&H Milling Group’s new flour mill project is proof our Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program is doing its job to attract large-scale investments in value-added agricultural manufacturing. The new facility will help drive economic growth by sourcing wheat from Alberta farmers, creating new jobs and positioning the province to attract spin-off investments in the commercial baking industry. With incentives like the ag tax credit, we’re providing the right conditions for processors to invest in Alberta, expand their business and help stimulate our economy,” said RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation for the Government of Alberta.
P&H Milling Group is committed to driving industry investment, facilitating exports, and supporting the continued growth of Canada’s food sector. The new Red Deer County facility represents a significant step forward in meeting these goals while advancing the sustainability and efficiency of food production.
“We are able to invest in this new mill project thanks to significant support from the Government of Alberta and Red Deer County, which further cemented our choice to build the mill in this location,” said Heimbecker. “Farmers in and around Central Alberta produce high-quality wheat that can now be processed locally. The area is also a prime location for us to bring in grains through our existing Grain Asset Network. The added boost to our milling capacity will help us supply Canadian flour to the province and beyond.
The new milling facility is expected to be completed and operational by Fall 2026. A rendering of the facility is available on the P&H website. For more information on the P&H Milling Group and Parrish & Heimbecker visit www.phmilling.com or www.parrishandheimbecker.com.
From left to right: Jim Wood (Red Deer County Mayor), Lloyd Heimbecker (Executive Vice-President, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited), RJ Sigurdson (Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation), Bruce MacIntyre (President and COO, P&H Milling Group), Devin Dreeshen (Alberta Minister of Trade and Economic Corridors)
Facility Rendering (East overhead)
Facility Rendering (East high)
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.
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For more information, please contact:
Monika Robertson
Corporate Marketing Manager
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited
mrobertson@pandh.ca