Pursell Agri-Tech, Sylacauga, Ala., announced on April 5 that it has expanded its team with the addition of two key fertilizer-industry veterans, Keith Cochran and Tim Holt. Cochran joins Pursell as director of process engineering, and Holt will fill the role of director of research and development. The company said both will work closely with the entire Pursell Agri-Tech team to develop and deliver innovative solutions that provide industry-leading nutrient-use efficiency, improved crop yields, and productivity, while also protecting the environment.
Cochran has been in the fertilizer industry for 30 years at Applied Chemical Technology Inc. (ACT), Florence, Ala., where he was instrumental in developing many new fertilizer products. His last role at ACT was serving as process engineering director.
Holt brings 27 years of experience in the fertilizer industry, most recently serving as R&D manager at ACT, where he was responsible for the oversight of bench scale, pilot plant scale, and analytical activities associated with fertilizer process and product development.
“The level of success we achieve in the markets we serve will be tied directly to the quality of people on the Pursell Agri-Tech team,” said Nick Adamchak, Pursell president and CEO. “We’re delighted – and we consider ourselves fortunate – to bolster the Pursell team with two fertilizer industry veterans that are as accomplished as Keith and Tim. They will both play critical roles in expediting the development and commercialization of our more efficient, next-generation delivery systems for macronutrients and key micronutrients.”