P&H Milling Group, a division of Parrish & Heimbecker Limited, have started construction on a new, state-of-the-art flour milling facility in Red Deer County.
A sod-turning event earlier this month marked the start for the $241 million facility which will have the capacity to mill an estimated 750 metric tonnes of wheat daily from Western Canadian farmers.
John Heimbecker, CEO at Parrish & Heimbecker says this new facility not only strengthens their position in the Canadian milling industry but also boosts Alberta’s baking industry by supplying high-quality flour to a diverse range of customers.
He notes the facility will be sourcing 230 thousand metric tonnes of wheat each year.
Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson says P&H Milling Group’s new flour mill project is proof the Province's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program is doing its job to attract large-scale investments in value-added agricultural manufacturing.
"The new facility will help drive economic growth by sourcing wheat from Alberta farmers, creating new jobs and positioning the province to attract spin-off investments in the commercial baking industry. With incentives like the ag tax credit, we’re providing the right conditions for processors to invest in Alberta, expand their business and help stimulate our economy.”
Construction on the flour milling operation is expected to generate up to 200 jobs, with 27 full-time skilled positions once it is operational.
P & H notes that once completed the mill will serve a variety of end-use customers, including commercial bakers, retail bakers, large bakery wholesalers, and major pizza commissaries. The flour produced will support the export of manufactured products to bakeries in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
The Red Deer site will be home to the milling facility as well as offices, warehousing, logistics infrastructure, rail siding and provisions for future expansion.
The new P & H milling facility at Red Deer is expected to be completed and operational by Fall 2026.
Facility Rendering (East high)