At Bay State Milling, we’ve learned a few things since 1899. Change is good. Having innovative solutions along with the flexibility to respond is better.

1869
Bernard J. Rothwell emigrates from Dublin, Ireland to Boston Massachusetts.

1899
The Porter Mill at Winona, MN is purchased and renamed Bay State Milling Company.

1940
Bernard J. Rothwell is named the Chairman and Paul T. Rothwell the first President of Bay State Milling.

1959
Paul Rothwell is named Chairman and CEO and Bernard J. Rothwell II is named President.

1963
Bay State Milling purchases the New Jersey Flour Mills, located in Clifton, NJ.

1973
Bay State Milling acquires the Mooresville Flour Mills in Mooresville, NC.

1977
New company logo designed and introduced.

1981
Bay State Milling acquires the Hayden Flour Mills in Tempe, AZ.

1985
Bay State Milling opens the country's newest flour milling facility in Indiantown, FL.

1987
Bernard J. Rothwell III named Chairman; Brian G. Rothwell named President.
Bay State Milling acquires the ConAgra flour milling facility in Tolleson, AZ.

1989
Bay State Milling reopens a 12,000-cwt modern milling facility in Clifton, NJ.

1995
Indiantown, FL mill is doubled in size to support new growth.

1997
Winona, MN mill undergoes a major modernization and is expanded by 25%.

1998
Milling capacity is doubled at Moorseville, NC and Tolleson, AZ.

1999
Bay State Milling Company celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Bay State Milling creates a joint venture: Rocky Mountain Milling in Platteville, CO.

2000
Bay State enters the dry blending business and secures its first major mix customer.

2006
Bay State Milling develops GrainEssentials™ White Whole Wheat Extra Fine flour.
Bay State extends its blending capabilities to the East Coast.