Growmark spends $3.5 M for upgrade

Bloomington, Ill.-Growmark Inc. reports that its lubricant manufacturing facility in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is getting a facelift. The $3.5 million renovation includes expanded bulk oil and engine coolant storage capacity, increased warehouse space, and state-of-the-art equipment for Viscosity Index Improver solubilization. Growmark purchased the lubricant manufacturing facility in 2006 from McCollister & Co. In addition to FS-branded lubricant products, Growmark also manufactures and markets the Archer and United brands.