Viterra has announced that it has acquired the grain handling assets of Gavilon Grain LLC in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

“We’re pleased to add this facility to our asset network, and to continue building our presence in the US,” said Kyle Jeworski, Viterra’s President and CEO for North America. “We’re looking forward to working closely with local customers to provide them with superior service, including access to global markets, the expertise of our staff, flexible contracting options, and a wide variety of online tools that are available exclusively to Viterra customers across our asset network.”

The facility has a storage capacity of approximately 140,000 metric tonnes.  

It has the ability to load up to 110 railcars serviced by BNSF Railway, and is equipped with two truck receiving pits and a grain dryer.  

Viterra plans to make a number of immediate capital upgrades at the site.

Viterra also owns special crop facilities in Ray and Minot, North Dakota as well as a joint venture terminal at Northgate.