Company
History
since 1882
A Legacy of Progress
For more than 140 years, we’ve stayed true to our roots—valuing partnerships with farmers, investing in our communities, and continually modernizing our facilities to meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our history is one of steady growth, innovation, and commitment to the people who make our work possible.
Through the Years
1882
Hope Mills, Uptmor & Siemer, Proprietors was established on November 6, 1882 in Teutopolis Illinois
1906
Joseph Siemer and his son, Clemens J., bought out the Uptmor interests and changed the name to Siemer Milling Company.
1939
A new feed mill was installed and the Gold Standard name adopted for animal feeds.
1948
World War II brought increased demand for flour, followed by food aid for Europe under the Marshall Plan. A new office was built, along with 75,000 bushels of concrete grain storage.
1950
Original steam engine operation replaced with electric power.
1962
Flour mill modernization began, along with the long-term relationship with Bühler AG of Uzwil, Switzerland.
1979
Increasing demand justified doubling production capacity with a much larger new mill in Teutopolis, IL.
1987
Storage capacity increased with construction of new
larger concrete silos.
1995
A second mill was built in Hopkinsville, KY.
2003
Siemer Specialty Ingredients is launched with construction of Flour Heat Treatment plant in Teutopolis, IL.
2014
All new corporate offices built in Teutopolis, IL.
2015
Operations begun at third mill,just west of Cincinnati,
in West Harrison, IN.
2018
A brand new test kitchen & innovation center is completed in our completely renovated century old mercantile building.
2025
Rick Siemer celebrates 50 years with Siemer Milling.
Henry Siemer is named Company President, representing the 6th generation of family leadership.
