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Our History

From one grain terminal in 1962 to four divisions in 24 countries.

Company History

Six Decades, Four Divisions

There are many myths passed on from the greater culture that how we think. Some people think that to design, one must be an artist.

  1. 1962

    One Grain Terminal

    Founded on the Chicago river to store and ship the Midwest's grain.

  2. 1974

    Into Freight

    Our own barges and rail cars carry the grain, then everyone's cargo.

  3. 1988

    The First Plant

    A machinery works in Des Moines starts building the equipment our farms need.

  4. 1999

    Listed In New York

    Vantora shares begin trading under the ticker VNTR.

  5. 2008

    Energy Becomes A Division

    A refinery on the Gulf Coast, then the first solar and wind projects.

  6. 2016

    North Sea Wind

    Our first offshore-grade wind farm turns on the Danish coast.

  7. 2021

    Four Divisions, Reported

    Agriculture, energy, logistics and manufacturing report their own figures.

  8. 2025

    A Record Year

    Revenue reaches $12.6bn with every division growing.

The Group Today

18,400People In Four Divisions
24Countries
112Plants, Terminals & Parks
1962Founded In Chicago
Today

The Committee That Runs It

Helena Ward

Helena Ward

Chief Financial Officer With Vantora since 2019
Marcus Bell

Marcus Bell

President, Agriculture With Vantora since 2014

Every Year, On The Record

Annual reports since 2019, with the figures behind every milestone since.

Reports Archive