[citation needed] Founded in 1939, the company was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange until its takeover by Viterra in 2009.

[1][4][5] Ater its merger with AusBulk, ABB's supply chain involved operations in storage and handling and logistics, including a significant network of silos and export shipping terminals in South Australia and the eastern states of Australia, and incorporating joint ownership of Australian Bulk Alliance, or ABA, with Japanese trading company Sumitomo.

The company also provided rural services including fertiliser and agrichemical supply and wool and livestock activities.

[6] On 19 May 2009 it was announced that ABB would be acquired in September 2009 by Viterra, the largest grain handler in Canada, if voted ahead by the shareholders.

The head office would be relocated to Regina, Saskatchewan, with the worldwide malting headquarters remaining in Adelaide.