The Andersons, Inc. plans to combine the Turf and Specialty and Plant Nutrient groups into a yet-to-be-named combined operating group.The move streamlines operations not only for the company, but also its customers.
"The Turf and Specialty and Plant Nutrient groups have become closely aligned in the customers they serve, the products and services they offer, the manner in which they operate and in their growth strategies," said Hal Reed, the company?s chief operating officer. "We believe the two groups are stronger together than separate. This move offers additional growth opportunities, enhances profitability and, most importantly, takes our customer service to the next level."
Leading the combined group will be Bill Wolf, who currently serves as the president of the Plant Nutrient Group. Tom Waggoner, currently the president of the Turf and Specialty Group, will assume a new role as corporate vice president, marketing and operations services.
Leadership changes are expected to occur at the first of the year, with full integration and subsequent reporting changes taking place later in 2015.