Our Company

Chmielnicki Mlyn Group is a strong vertically integrated food processing holding, involved in flour production and crop farming operations.

The Company uses a lean production system to maximize its profits and has developed a strategy for further growth via strengthening of its leading position of regional flour producer and expansion of crop farming segment.

The Company is located in the zone of highly fertile soils in Chmielnicki region of Western Ukraine.

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History

2012
A result of the negotiations involving investment for enterprise development.

2011

Management of Chmielnicki Mlyn PLC have passed the decision to attract investment;

Starting construction of new elevator complex, designed for 25,000 tons total storage capacity. The construction of first silos was completed on 15th September;

In June modernization of seed complex for preparing qualitative seed materials was completed by installment of Italian drying equipment Strall and Polish reservoirs Ferum for 1000 tons;

Start of cooperation program with international grain traders on financing of future crops production;

The number of personnel - 180 workers, machinery fleet – 40 trucks, 6 harvesters, 4 tractors and around 60 units of equipment.

2008-2011

Land bank expansion to 20,000 hectares.

2010

Implementation of own seed production facilities.

2009

Installation of drying equipment Sukup (USA) with capacities of 52 tons/hour; constructions of 3 silos with storage capacities 1500 tons;

Chief executive officer of ChmielnickiMlyn Vasyl Baryluk was expressed the gratitude from the Prime-minister of Ukraine.

2007

Start of crop farming, as a new business segment of the Group

Lease of starting 5,000 hectares of virgin lands;

Purchase of new agricultural machineryof world known brands, formation of high-performance machinery fleet for crop farming operations;

Our first harvest;

Personnel expansion to 130 workers and machinery fleet expansion to 20 trucks;

Start of flour mill products export;

ChmielnickiMlyn was awarded by Diploma of international popularity “Gold Fortune”.

2006

Expansion of assortment of packed flour mill products.

2005

Launch of rye flour mill with production capacity 60 tons per day;

Expansion flour sales geography to Western regions of Ukraine.

2004

Starting by-products production with volume capacity of 30 tons per day;

Management team was awarded for Company’s achievements with honorary diploma from regional state administration.

2003

Signing the agreements with international grain traders and financing of grain purchase for flour production.

2002

Launching second grain elevator for 12,000 tons;

Regional state administration of Chmielnick has awarded Vasyl Baryluk, CEO of Chmielnicki Mlyn with Diploma for his contribution into development of Ukraine.

2001

Construction of new wheat flour mill with production capacity 100 tons per day.

2000

The Company's business was started by Mr.Vasyl' Barylyuk in Chmielnicki region, Ukraine. Modernization of grain elevator for 11,000 tons. From the start the Company employed 23 workers and owned machinery fleet of 4 trucks;

Start of flour sales in Chmielnicki region.

Business segments

Our business model is based on vertical integration of its value chain encompassing inputs into the production process, crop farming and flour mill segments and sales activity. The Company's crop farming segment provides wheat for own flour mill operations. Other crops such as barley, soya and buckwheat we sell to international traders and our domestic customers. Own elevator and storage capacities give us the opportunity to sell our harvest within the period of maximal prices.

Flour production segment
Within the flour production business segment the Group operates two flour mills located in Rozsosha village, Chmielnicki region, where it produces wheat and rye flour, from raw crops both purchased from suppliers as well as harvested internally by the Company. Chmielnicki Mlyn is the largest modern flour mill complex in the region with production capacity 100 tons per day of wheat flour and 60 tons per day of rye flour. Our wheat and rye flour are sold to local and national bakeries, retail chains and also directly to individual clients.

Crop farming segment
The crop farming business segment of the Group consists mainly of the lease of land, crop production and harvesting. Our crop mix consists of wheat, barley, rye, buckwheat and soy. From the very beginning of its activity we are focused on the operational aspect of the business, in particular profitability increase. Our crops are sold to international grain traders and domestic B2B customers.

Our advantages

Focus on flour production – Chmielnicki Mlyn's output reaches up to 40% of the total volume produced in the region.

Concentrated location – the compact location of land bank in the radius of 40 km far from mill and elevator complex allows us to manage our business effectively, control all operations, minimize freight costs and lag time.

Optimal product mix – we have developed a product mix and crop rotation process that maximises productivity and profitability. Cereals are selected taking into account crop seasonality, crop yields, market demand and anticipated price growth.

High yields – we have a track record of consistent yield improvements and we have reached good results – our yields of definite crops are up to 50% higher comparing to Ukrainian average.

Own elevator complex – our certified grain storage capacities of 36 000 tons allow us to store own harvest from the fields, grain inventories for flour production and own seeds for sowing campaigns. Own storage capacities help us to avoid seasonal price fluctuations and receive additional revenues from providing storage services to our customers.

Experienced management – we have extensive experience over 15 years in Ukrainian agricultural sector. Major part of top-management is working by our Company since its establishment.

Good reputation and social responsibility – Being for more than 10 years on the market, we have an impeccable reputation and brand within the region among suppliers, landowners, banks, customers and its employees. We pay also big attention to social responsibility in the region. We finance the programs related to active support of social objects in our region.