Marshall, MN – In an effort to centralize its facilities Ralco is planning to make a significant capital investment into its feed mill capacities in Marshall, MN. The investment in Ralco’s animal nutrition business will provide expanded production capacity, precision mixing capabilities and enhanced packaging equipment. The planned expansion will be a significance upgrade of Ralco’s nutrition manufacturing facilities, which were originally constructed in 1974.
Ralco’s rapid growth during the past decade has required it to utilize several manufacturing and distribution facilities in Marshall to keep up with demand for its products. However, construction of a new 30,000-foot distribution center at the Lake Road Industrial Park and the prospective feed mill expansion will allow the company to centralize operations for greater efficiency.
The upgrades will also allow Ralco to vacate a current manufacturing facility located near 8th Street. Partial ownership of the facility will transfer to the City of Marshall by June 1. Ralco will continue some of its manufacturing at the location as complete ownership of the facility will be assumed by the city during the next two years.
Vice President of Operations for Ralco, Dennis Conlon said upgrading the manufacturing plant and future construction in the Lake Road Industrial Park would provide a coordinated approach to greater expansion in Marshall.