This privately-owned commodities handling firm was founded in 1995 by Winkler-based businessman Martin Harder. The following year, the firm purchased its first facility, the former Manitoba Pool grain elevator at Jordan.
The company has since between purchased by American entities, first in 2019 by the Ceres Global Ag Corporation based in Golden Valley, Minnesota then in 2025 by the Bartlett Grain Company from Kansas City, Missouri.
Location
Rail
Acquired
Comments
2001
1996
None
2000
Sold to Canada Malting (2006)
2012
2002
?
Demolished (2015)
2012
“Gladstone elevator enjoys a tremendous start,” Neepawa Banner, 23 February 2002, page 10.
“New owners,” Glenboro Gazette, 1 October 2002, page 2.
“Delmar Commodities continues to grow,” Neepawa Banner, 2 May 2014, page 18.
“Bartlett announces US$140 million deal to buy Ceres Global Ag, owner of Delmar and Northgate Terminal,” RealAgriculture, 20 May 2025.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 21 May 2025
