Richardson International has announced a significant investment in its Bedford oat mill, with aims of expanding the facility and increasing capacity by more than 35%. Charlotte Cunningham reports.
According to the firm, the investment will improve all operational aspects of the plant, from intake and warehousing capabilities to logistics and distribution, while a full overhaul of the site footprint will result in greater operational efficiencies, modernisation, and enhanced storage capacity.
When completed, the Bedford mill will boast a high-speed receiving system, providing a fast and effective means
for inbound oats delivery.
In addition, the site will include a new expanded warehouse to allow for improved transportation and logistical functions. Construction will begin later this spring with no anticipated disruption to current operations and is expected to be completed in 2025.
These specifics and other features of the multi-phase project will allow the plant to rapidly meet an ever-growing
demand for oats and oat-based product, said Benoit Soucy, vice president, milling operations. “The global oats segment is thriving as shifting consumer behaviours drive market growth. A significant investment such as this will enable us to fulfill the incremental demand of our customers as we continue to efficiently meet current requirements and anticipate their evolving needs.”
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