Wisconsin Ag Connection - Arcadia Co-op and Allied Co-op Agree to Merge

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Arcadia Co-op and Allied Co-op Agree to Merge
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 09/15/2014

Another two Wisconsin agricultural cooperatives are in the process of joining forces. Allied Cooperative has announced that members of Arcadia Co-op voted in favor of merging with them, effective December 1.

"Our members have recognized the opportunities that a combined cooperative can provide and we are eager to move forward as part of Allied Cooperative," said Arcadia Co-op General Manager Bob Boberg.

Allied Co-op's CEO Timothy Diemert added that his company looks forward to becoming part of the Allied Cooperative family.

"We share a commitment to our members, employees and the communities we serve," Diemert said. "Together we look forward to growing our cooperative and better meeting the expanding needs of our members."

Over the next few weeks, the companies will be developing its next steps plan. The combined co-op will have approximately 375 employees and will serve customers from 32 locations in nine Wisconsin counties.

Allied Cooperative's roots date back to 1917. Its services include agronomy, feed, grain, LP, refined fuels, hardware, tires, auto parts and convenience stores.

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