Andersons, Inc., - ANDE- Profile

Andersons, Inc., (The). The Group has diversified interests in the agriculture and transportation markets. The Group operates in five segments: Grain and Ethanol, Plant Nutrient, Retail, Rail and Turf and Specialty. The Grain & Ethanol operations include grain merchandising, the operation of terminal grain elevator facilities and the investment in and management of ethanol production facilities. In the Rail Group, operations include the leasing, marketing and fleet management of railcars and locomotives, railcar repair and metal fabrication. The Plant Nutrient Group manufactures and distributes agricultural inputs, primarily fertilizer, to dealers and farmers. The Turf & Specialty Group's operations include the production and distribution of turf care and corncob-based products. The Retail Group operates six large retail stores, a distribution center and a lawn and garden equipment sales and service shop. Grain & Ethanol acctd for 54% of 2006 revs; Plant Nutrient,18% ; Retail, 12%; Rail, 8% & Turf & Specialty, 8%