HOPA Ports celebrates expansion of P&H Milling Group / Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. Facility at the Port of Hamilton

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The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) celebrates expansion plans to P&H Milling Group and Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd., longstanding partners at the Port of Hamilton. This expansion reaffirms P&H’s commitment to supporting Canadian agriculture producers and meeting the demands of the thriving Ontario baking industry.

The expansion means P&H’s existing facility on Pier 10 will 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.

“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.”

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.

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. The sector is connected to 105,000 jobs and $48 billion in economic activity in the province of Ontario.

Learn more: www.hopaports.ca