History
Follow along our timeline for milestone
events throughout the history of
Siemer Milling Company.
1882
![Siemer Milling Company was first established on November 6, 1882 in Teutopolis Illinois under the name Hope Mills, Uptmor & Siemer, Proprietors.](https://www.siemermilling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Whse1890s1.jpg)
1882
Siemer Milling Company was first established on November 6, 1882 in Teutopolis Illinois under the name Hope Mills, Uptmor & Siemer, Proprietors.1882
1906
![Name changed to Siemer Milling Company](https://www.siemermilling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/history-1906.jpg)
1906
Joseph Siemer and his son, Clemens J., bought out the Uptmor interests and changed the name to Siemer Milling Company.1906
1962
![First pneumatic roller mill](https://www.siemermilling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Roller-Mill.jpg)
1962
First pneumatic roller mill was installed.1962
1979
![New, Larger Mill in Teutopolis, IL](https://www.siemermilling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/History-1979.jpg)
1979
High demand justified the opening of a much larger new mill in Teutopolis, IL.1979
1995
![Siemer Milling Company - Hopkinsville, KY](https://www.siemermilling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/history-1995.jpg)
1995
A second mill facility was built in Hopkinsville, KY.1995
2003
![Construction of our Heat Treatment](https://www.siemermilling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/History-2003-thumb.jpg)
2003
Construction of our Heat Treatment plant is completed, coinciding with the launch of our Siemer Specialty Ingredients Division.2003
2015
![Siemer Milling Company - West Harrison, IN](https://www.siemermilling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/052015-Whitewater-scaled.jpeg)
2015
A third mill facility was opened in West Harrison, IN.2015
2015
![Siemer Milling Company - Teutopolis, IL](https://www.siemermilling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Siemer_Milling_6121010_ABI_008-Mod-scaled.jpg)
2015
All new corporate headquarters is completed at the Teutopolis location.2015
2017
![Siemer Milling Company 135 years logo](https://www.siemermilling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SMC_135_2.png)
2017
Siemer Milling celebrates 135 years in business.2017
2018
![Siemer Milling Company Test Kitchen](https://www.siemermilling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Test-Kitchen-History.jpg)
2018
A brand new test kitchen & innovation center is completed in our completely renovated century old mercantile building.2018