What began as a family grain business in the early 1940’s, today Demeter continues to operate grain facilities and has expanded into the business of commercial warehousing.

The company’s roots are in agriculture. With a rich history dating back to 1944, the company is recognized as an innovative leader in Agribusiness. The Grain Division remains the cornerstone of the company, operating four country elevators in northern Illinois (South Beloit, Ridgefield, Chemung, and Hampshire). Each facility has a knowledgeable staff ready and anxious to provide the best possible service to our customers. Call us before you sell!

In the early 1980s, the company identified a need for commercial space and began the business known today as Demeter Logistics. The first warehouse was designed as a dual-purpose building. It was first used to store surplus grain for the government. As the grain surplus was depleted, the building was converted into commercial warehouse space. The Logistics Division has since expanded to include over 250,000 square feet of premium warehouse space located in two primary markets, South Beloit, Illinois and Lafayette, Indiana. South Beloit is located just off Interstate 90 at the Illinois-Wisconsin state line about 75 miles northwest of Chicago. Lafayette, Indiana is on Interstate 65 125 miles southeast of Chicago and 70 miles northeast of Indianapolis.

The family tradition and values continue with the business still owned and managed by the family. The Demeter Team approaches each customer with the same philosophy: to provide the best information and service, and the best solution to meet the customer’s needs efficiently and effectively.

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