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. 

1917
Trinidad Bean & Elevator Founded in Trinidad, CO
1939
Benham & Co. Founded in Mineola, TX
1978
Trinidad Bean & Elevator and Benham & Co. Merged to form Trinidad Benham
1979
Westlam Foods Acquired in Chino, CA
1984
Trinidad Benham Became an ESOP Co.
1994
Conida Seed Co. Acquired in Hazelton, ID
1999
Siler Bean Co. Acquired in Knoxville, TN
2000
Arrow Industries Acquired in LaGrange, GA and Lavergne, TN
2006
Achieved 100% Employee Ownership
2012
Aluminum Products Facility expanded in LaGrange, GA
2013
Processing and Packaging Facility acquired in Vernalis, CA
2016
Processing Facility open for harvest in Colgate, ND
2017
100 Years in Business
2017
Treasure Valley Seed Acquired in Wilder, ID and Powell, WY