Our Timeline

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1886

The Isaac Harter Company was founded in Fostoria, Ohio, for its natural gas, accessibility, railroads (5 all serving the mill without switching charges), and uniform wheat supply. The mill had a mile of rail track of its own.

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1917

The name was changed to The Mennel Milling Company.

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1959

Officially moved offices from Toledo to Fostoria and adopted new Code of Regulations.

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1972

Dowagiac Milling Company purchased at foreclosure sale. Roanoke City Mills stock purchased.

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1980

D.L. Mennel elected president. D.M. Mennel chairman.