Lombard Hospitality Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited, announces the purchase of the Fairmont Winnipeg. Originally developed and owned by a subsidiary of JRSL until 2000, the hotel will, once again, be part of JRSL’s Richardson Centre at Portage and Main.

Richardson International announces the strategic acquisition of Italgrani USA Inc., the single largest durum flour and semolina miller in North America. Assets include a milling facility in St. Louis, Missouri, and storage and crop inputs facilities in North Dakota. 

James Richardson & Sons, Limited announces the acquisition of Bison Transport, a multiple-award winning Canadian transport company providing a wide range of transportation, warehousing and logistics services throughout North America.

GMP Capital Inc. completes a transaction to consolidate 100% ownership of Richardson GMP Limited. The wealth management firm is rebranded as Richardson Wealth/ Patrimoine Richardson. Soon after, GMP Capital Inc. is renamed RF Capital Group Inc.

Tundra Energy Marketing Limited rebrands as Kingston Midstream, a name and identity chosen to better reflect its customer base, scope and service offering while honouring JRSL’s history.

Richardson International grows its food and ingredients business by closing its agreement to purchase Wesson®, a leading U.S. retail brand of canola and vegetable cooking oils, and the associated production facility in Memphis, TN.

Richardson International Limited expands its oat milling business with the acquisition of European Oat Millers, based in Bedford, England. The venture establishes a presence in Europe to enhance Richardson’s ability to compete in the global marketplace.

Tundra Energy Marketing Limited acquires the 2100-kilometre South East Saskatchewan Pipeline System from Enbridge Income Partners. The $1.075 billion transaction is the largest acquisition in the Firm’s history.