WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richardson International Limited has been named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed companies for the third year in a row. Richardson, Canada's largest, privately owned agribusiness, was first recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies in 2009.
"It is an honour to receive this prestigious national award and be recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed companies," says Hartley T. Richardson, Chairman of Richardson International and President & Chief Executive Officer of James Richardson & Sons, Limited. "We are extremely proud of the 155-year history of our organization and our management team retains the same innovative spirit that will sustain our business for years to come."
"It takes a team effort to achieve success," says Curt Vossen, President of Richardson International. "Thanks to the drive and dedication of our employees and the support of our valued customers, Richardson International is a leader in the agricultural industry and the business community in Canada."
Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies is the country's leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million. Established in 1993, the program is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post and Queen's School of Business.
Richardson International is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds and is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing. Based in Winnipeg with over 1,700 employees across Canada, Richardson offers a world of expertise in grain handling, grain merchandising, research, crop input sales and service, as well as oilseed processing and food service packaging.
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