Gowan Milling, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gowan Group, is expanding its manufacturing capacity by acquiring a WinField United facility in Blytheville, Arkansas. The strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to meet its valued customers' needs while enhancing our manufacturing capabilities and capacity, the company said.

Mike Callahan, general manager of Gowan Milling, based in Yuma, Arizona, will lead the newly acquired facility in Blytheville, Arkansas, now rebranded as Gowan Milling Blytheville. This investment will grant Gowan the proximity to key markets needed to service its existing customer base on a larger scale while maintaining the hallmark of its historic manufacturing services – safety, quality, reliability, and flexibility. This facility offers diverse capabilities, including herbicide pan granulation, extruded granulation, and the production of suspension concentrate fungicides and insecticides.

According to Gowan, key benefits to its customers include:

Mike Callahan, the general manager of Gowan Milling Yuma and Blytheville, expressed his enthusiasm about this new acquisition, stating, "This facility acquisition is a strategic move that reinforces our dedication to our customers and the industry. It will enable us to deliver the highest quality crop protection chemicals, expand our product offerings, and improve our overall service. We look forward to this new chapter of growth and innovation."