Company Information for ABB Grain

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Company Statement

ABB Grain is a leading Australian agribusiness with a multi-faceted operation and international focus. While the company’s history is steeped in grain accumulation and marketing, the present reflects a must more diversified operation, stretching across the entire supply chain.

With a national presence, ABB Grain accumulates grain from all grain growing regions across Australia, and trades in all grain commodities.

ABB’s supply chain strength comprises operations in storage, handling and logistics, as well as providing a number of value adding services. This includes a significant network of silos and export shipping terminals in South Australia and the eastern states of Australia, incorporating joint ownership of Australian Bulk Alliance (ABA) with Japanese trading company Sumitomo.

ABB Grain’s malting division, Joe White Maltings, is one of the world’s largest producers of malt with the capacity to produce 500,000 tonnes per annum.  The eight malting plants strategically positioned across Australia include the largest malthouse in the southern hemisphere, situated in Perth (WA). 

ABB’s range of rural services include fertiliser and agchem supply, financial services and insurance, and wool and livestock activities.  The latter have been supported by the acquisitions of Adelaide Wool Company, Wardle Co and Stawool in 2007.

ABB recently strengthened its financial services offerings to provide customers with a unique range of cash flow alternatives, plus access to insurance options.

ABB Grain also has significant operations in New Zealand focused on the trading and distribution of grains and proteins.

A major milestone of 2007 was the establishment of a joint venture in Ukraine to accumulate grain, manage supply chain activities and market grain.

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Photo: Matthew Daniell - 'Port Giles Silos, December 2005'

Current Operations

Grain Marketing
Grain Storage & Handling
Fertilisers & AgriChem
Financial Services
Seeds

Geographical Spread

Australia
New Zealand
Ukraine

Board of Directors and Key Management

Mr Perry Gunner	Chairman
Mr Michael Iwaniw	Managing Director
Dr Andrew Barr	Rural Business Management
Mr Paul Daniel	Director
Mr Trevor Day	Director
Mr Ross Johns	Director
Mr Kevin Osborn	Director
Dr Timothy J. Ryan	Director
Mr Max Venning	Director

Company Address 124 - 130 South Terrace Adelaide, Australia 5000 Telephone: 61 8 8211 7199 Facsimile: 61 8 8231 1249 Email: abb[at]abb.com.au Website: http://www.abb.com.au

Additional Address/Key Contact Contact ABB on: Service Centre Freecall: 1800 018 205 8am-5pm Email: abb@abb.com.au

Annual General Meeting ABB Grain's 2008 Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 29 February 2008, in the Alchemy Room, Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide SA.

Most Recent Statement

27/01/09 - ABB Grain`s Annual Report for 2008
08/12/08 - AWB: Open Briefing on Cessation of Merger Talks
17/10/08 - ABB advises revised profit upgrade
10/10/08 - Appendix 3B
26/09/08 - ABB increases its storage and handling charges by 10 percent
16/09/08 - ABB Grain`s planned rail agreement with Genesee and Wyoming