Siloam Springs, AR (September 1, 2020) - Simmons Foods, Inc. announced today the sale of its propane business to MFA Oil Company. Simmons Energy Solutions is a small propane supply company with locations in Decatur, Arkansas and Jay, Oklahoma. Terms of the sale are not being disclosed.
“As a food company, we have determined that propane operations are outside of our core business,” said David Jackson, COO. “We are confident that we leave our customers in good hands with MFA Oil and we will work together to ensure a seamless transition process.”
“We believe their business approach and culture is a good fit for our valued customers and team members,” Jackson added. “We are pleased that MFA Oil plans to extend job offers to the majority of team members currently working in this operation. Our Human Resources team will be assisting all affected team members with the transition.”
MFA Oil is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. They have a reputation for providing quality fuels, propane and other petroleum products to customers since 1929.
About Simmons Foods Inc. and Affiliates
Simmons Foods and its Affiliates are leading suppliers of poultry, pet and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons works with farmers, communities, and employees to apply 60+ years of experience to serving customers. Simmons Prepared Foods ranks in the top 20 poultry producers in the United States, Simmons Pet Food is the largest supplier of store brand wet pet food in North America, and Simmons Animal Nutrition boasts an innovative line of proprietary animal nutrition products. With nearly 8,000 team members, Simmons Foods and its Affiliates serve customers in all 50 states and more than 40 countries around the world. To learn more, visit www.simmonsfoods.com.
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