AgrifosTKI - Tessenderlo Kerley
AgrifosTKI - Tessenderlo Kerley
AgrifosTKI - Tessenderlo Kerley
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For immediate release-<br />
For further information: James Costello<br />
Commercial Vice President<br />
Agrifos Fertilizer L.L.C.<br />
203-520-8987<br />
jcostello@agrifos.com<br />
Agrifos Fertilizer, LLC and <strong>Tessenderlo</strong> <strong>Kerley</strong>, Inc Continue<br />
Ammonium Thiosulfate Marketing Agreement<br />
Pasadena, Texas, November 1, 2010- Agrifos Fertilizer, L.L.C. (Agrifos) and <strong>Tessenderlo</strong><br />
<strong>Kerley</strong>, Inc.(TKI) announced today, they have signed a multi-year agreement extension with TKI<br />
to be the exclusive marketer of the ammonium thiosulfate solution produced at Agrifos’<br />
Pasadena, Texas plant. Dave Gutacker, President of Agrifos stated, “This is another significant<br />
step in redefining the business model of Agrifos as it transitions from a phosphoric acid producer<br />
to a multi-product producer and warehousing terminal”. He continued, “Combining with a<br />
marketing company such as TKI with their extensive knowledge and sales coverage of the<br />
ammonium thiosulfate market is the right formula for our continued success”.<br />
Jordan Burns, CEO of TKI, stated, “our continued association with Agrifos will allow us to<br />
further expand our supply efforts in meeting the demand for sulfur based nutrient solutions in<br />
today’s world agricultural markets”.<br />
Agrifos Fertilizer, headquartered in Pasadena, Texas is situated on the Houston ship channel.<br />
Agrifos produces sulfuric acid, ammonium thiosulfate, phosphoric acid and ammonium<br />
phosphates. Next year Agrifos plans to transition from phos acid production to ammonium<br />
sulfate production and increase their terminal business, while expanding their sulfuric acid and<br />
ammonium thiosulfate production.<br />
<strong>Tessenderlo</strong> <strong>Kerley</strong>, Inc. headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, produces and markets specialty<br />
chemical solutions, including fertilizers, crop protection chemicals and process chemicals and<br />
services to diverse markets around the globe. TKI operates 10 manufacturing plants in North<br />
America, in addition to an extensive terminal network. (www.tkinet.com) TKI is a subsidiary of<br />
the <strong>Tessenderlo</strong> Group, Brussels, Belgium.<br />
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Agrifos Fertilizer L.L.C. P.O. Box 3447 Pasadena, TX 77501-3447
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<strong>Tessenderlo</strong> Group is an international chemicals group with more than 100 branches in 20<br />
countries employing more than 8,100 people around the world. The group is a world and<br />
European leader in most of its product areas. <strong>Tessenderlo</strong> Chemie NV is listed on Eurolist by<br />
Euronext Brussels and is part of Next 150 and BEL Mid. (www.tessenderlogroup.com)<br />
.