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New Rail Line at Bunge Rexdale

In just ten months, Bunge Rexdale, ON The current rail unloading system is
transformed empty land into a modern, shared with the neighboring Unilever
fully operational rail loading and facility. Unilever’s system caused
unloading system, bringing the facility unloading limitations, compounded
one step closer to independence from with rising rail track maintenance
the neighboring Unilever facility. costs. Bunge Rexdale’s new rail line was
Robert Dreimanis, the facility’s built with railcar loading capabilities.
Project and Maintenance Manager, The ability to handle both inbound
diligently drove the project. The scope and outbound railcar loading creates
of this project included demolition substantial new business opportunities
and construction, followed by laying for customers interested in taking
a new rail track and adding concrete. product in bulk railcars. Todd Brown, Director of Industrial
Finally, one loading, and four unloading Management Packaging, cutting the ribbon
with the Rexdale group at the new rail line
gangway systems with a catwalk. celebration on October 16, 2025.

Acquisition strengthens Canadian grain handling network

Farmers in west central Saskatchewan “We’re excited to strengthen our In a recent news article, Unity mayor
will have another competitive option for presence in west central Saskatchewan Bob Abel expressed optimism about
marketing their grain. and provide customers with the high Bunge’s ownership of the facility. “As far
Bunge recently acquired a grain level of service they expect from a as Bunge stepping up and purchasing
elevator in Unity, SK from North West grain industry leader like Bunge,” said the facility, I think we’re quite excited,
Terminal Ltd (NWT), adding one of Kyle. “We plan to make the necessary and we’re happy to see it’s going to be
the largest grain elevators in Western investments at this location to ensure reopened and used to its full potential,”
Canada to its asset network with a it operates smoothly and efficiently he said. “We won’t be losing any jobs in
storage capacity of 63,000 tonnes. well into the future and look forward to town. In fact, maybe in the long run, it
being an active member in the region as will build some more jobs for the facility
Financial issues faced by the previous a leading employer and contributor to and bring some more people to our
owners meant that the facility had community investment initiatives.” town. It’s probably going to be good for
been idle for more than a year, with all of us in the long run.”
local farmers having one less option for From a community investment
selling their crops. standpoint, this includes continuing
to support the Unity Field of Dreams
With Bunge’s operational and sales project to support the construction of
expertise in Western Canada, Kyle a new ball diamond in the community,
Jeworski, head of Bunge in Canada, as well as Farming for the Future, which
is confident that the facility will add supports local schools.
significant value for farmers in the area.

Weyburn hits 500,000 tonne milestone

Congratulations to the team at our Weyburn, SK facility for
handling 500,000 tonnes of grain since January 1. This is a
remarkable accomplishment and sets another new handling
record for the location.
“Year after year, we continue to set new handling records at
Weyburn. In this competitive landscape, this achievement speaks
volumes about the strong, long-lasting relationships we’ve built
with our farming customers,” said Kent Klimpke, East Territory
Manager.
Not only have these business results exceeded expectations, but
the work was completed safely, which is always our top priority.
Thank you to the team in Weyburn for their hard work,
dedication, and commitment to operational and sales excellence.

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