The history of Trinidad Benham dates back to 1917. We began as two family-owned companies with long histories in the bean business—Trinidad Bean & Elevator Company in Colorado and Benham & Company in Texas. In 1978, our two companies merged. Our headquarters is now in Denver, and we operate packaging and processing facilities coast to coast. We’re a leading marketer of dry edible beans, rice and aluminum products, and our diverse product offerings allow us to bring more to the customer. We are big enough to get things done, small enough to be flexible, and nimble enough to continue to grow.
Trinidad Bean & Elevator
Founded in Trinidad, CO
Benham & Co.
Founded in Mineola, TX
Trinidad Bean & Elevator and Benham & Co.
Merged to form Trinidad Benham
Westlam Foods
Acquired in Chino, CA
Trinidad Benham
Became an ESOP Co.
Conida Seed Co.
Acquired in Hazelton, ID
Siler Bean Co.
Acquired in Knoxville, TN
Arrow Industries
Acquired in LaGrange, GA and Lavergne, TN
Achieved 100%
Employee Ownership
Aluminum Products
Facility expanded in LaGrange, GA
Processing and Packaging
Facility acquired in Vernalis, CA
Processing
Facility open for harvest in Colgate, ND
100 Years in Business
Treasure Valley Seed
Acquired in Wilder, ID and Powell, WY
