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Sustainability

Dedicated to what matters most

As a family and employee-owned company, we embrace the responsibility we have to our future generations who inherit this land. For over 135 years, we have been dedicated to building a legacy of innovation and sustainability to provide a brighter future for what matters most.

As a pioneering leader in the milling industry for over 135 years, Siemer Milling has held a long-standing commitment of strengthening community and consumer relationships through continuous improvement and dedication to excellence. We extend this commitment to our employees, customers, communities, and planet through all aspects of our business.

 

Corporate

  • Family and Employee owned company
  • Culture of Respect, Trust, and Responsibility among employees, customers, and suppliers
  • Paperless workflows when possible
  • Teleconferencing to reduce travel when possible

Operations

  • Just-in-Time philosophy for maximum milling efficiency
  • BRC Certification
  • State-of-the-art cleaning systems, resulting in up to 40% energy savings

Community

  • We are committed to supporting the communities where our associates live and work
  • Active service in community organizations
  • Support local charities by donating money, products, time, and services

Energy

  • Energy efficient lighting throughout our facilities
  • Skylights in warehouses
  • Variable Frequency Drive Technologies – VFD

Recycling

  • Printer & copier consumables
  • Electronic equipment
  • Paper, Cardboard, Plastics, Supersacks, & Light bulbs

Grain Transport

  • Direct transfer from mill to loadouts
  • Direct flour pipeline from Hopkinsville mill to nearby consumer to eliminate freight
  • Direct transfer system to packing facility to avoid truck transport
  • We use SmartWay® Transportation Partners

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SmartWay is a voluntary EPA program that helps trucking companies reduce their carbon footprint (emissions). In order to maintain certification, SmartWay Partners must file documents annually showing what they have done in the previous year to reduce emissions, and provide data on its effectiveness. We encourage SmartWay certification and use SmartWay Certified Transportation Partners where available.

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