Scoular Hunts for Deals as Industry Slump Provides Bargains

Deals are part of the strategy for the century-old company to achieve its long-term goal of increasing earnings by an average 15% a year, according to Chief Executive Officer Paul Maass. Omaha, Nebraska-based Scoular, which last year made roughly $10.5 billion in sales, has acquired 12 grain handling facilities over the past three years, expanding its footprint in Kansas, Montana and Florida.