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Portfolio shifts
Product development now reflects a different way of thinking. Instead of treating feed as a set of separate inputs, Westway is designing solutions around how nutrients are delivered, consumed, and perform over time.“ Synergy is our newest product, designed for the pasture beef segment. It brings mineral and liquid feed together, giving pasture cattle a one-stop shop. Cattle keep grazing, but now they get their mineral and liquid feed from a single lick tank,” Blaine points out.
“ The product boosts forage digestion and delivers a more effective, cost-efficient nutritional load than dry feed alternatives. Ultimately, this contributes to time and money savings for our customers.”
At the same time, Westway continues to examine how it grows, building on a history shaped by acquisitions.“ In 1997, we acquired Cargill’ s molasses division and jumped from a handful of plants to more than 25 overnight. In 2002, we bought Pacific Molasses from Tate & Lyle, nearly doubling our facilities again.”
These acquisitions expanded the business across North America. The next phase takes a broader approach to growth.“ As we look ahead, we’ re considering new acquisitions and partnerships. We’ re asking ourselves how we can grow beyond just building another asset.”
That strategy demonstrates how Westway invests across its operations. It has improved facilities, extended asset life, expanded testing and product capabilities.
Sustainability remains central, grounded in how Westway uses raw materials.“ That’ s really what Westway is all about. At our core, we upcycle products. We ask, how can we turn these products into meat and milk?”
Recent projects include site upgrades and energy management changes.“ We’ ve completed more than 50 projects, from upgrading boilers and compressors to insulating steam lines. We’ re preparing to install solar panels at four of our facilities, placing them right on top of the tanks.”
Culture and safety
Changes in operations and product development reflect the Westway leadership team’ s style. In recent years, Westway has worked to define its organizational approach.“ Culture is at the heart of what we do. We put people first: our team, our customers, and our communities.” he explains.
“ If you’ re just here to get a job for a paycheck, this probably isn’ t the place for you, because our vision is to be the premier provider of liquid solutions to help our customers feed the world.”
Workforce development sits at the core of the company culture. Westway gives team members opportunities to see different parts of the business.“ We focus on
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