date:May 30, 2012
Gavilon, a privately-held firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, operates grains, fertilizer and energy commodities distribution and storage network.
Marubeni noted that the acquisition will give it control over 140 loading sites, and provide access to a wide grains storage and distribution network in the US as well as sites in regions such as Brazil, Australia and the Ukraine.
Once the deal is complete, Marubeni expects to handle 55 million tons of grain annually, boosting its competitiveness in the