2008

JRI is rebranded as Richardson International Limited and all divisions are unified under the Richardson name (Richardson Pioneer, Richardson Oilseed, Richardson Nutrition).

2007

James Richardson International (JRI) seized an opportunity to grow its grain-handling business by 60 per cent with the acquisition of Agricore United assets.

2007

Active and retired personnel from across Canada joined with the Richardson family in celebrating the Firm’s 150th Anniversary.

2003

Tundra makes a major oil discovery near Sinclair, Manitoba, which ultimately becomes an 800-well field, providing long-term economic benefits to the region and to the Province. James Richardson & Sons, Limited re-enters the financial services field with Richardson Partners Financial Limited, with the mandate of serving high net worth clients.

2000

After owning 50% of Tundra Oil and Gas Ltd. for two decades, JRSL purchases the remaining shares from its partner to make it a wholly-owned subsidiary.

1999

James Richardson International acquired Canbra Foods Ltd., a fully-integrated canola processing and packaging facility in Lethbridge, Alberta.

1996

The Firm accepted an offer from the Royal Bank of Canada to purchase Richardson Greenshields.

1994

Pioneer Grain opened its first high-throughput elevator in Glossop, Manitoba.

1991

Tundra Oil & Gas drills Manitoba’s first horizontal oil well.

1989

Tundra Oil & Gas Limited purchased Manitoba Oil and Gas, making the company the third largest oil producer in Manitoba.