Old Bridge, N.J. — Old Bridge Chemicals officials have advised Green Markets that they expect their new granular zinc sulfate production facilities (GM Jan. 16, 2012) will be producing in the range of 2,500 tons per month in the first stage and will triple that capacity as it ramps up to the second stage in future months. “We are in production making for both feed and fertilizer product,” spokesman Justin Chrepta advised. “We’re not at full production now, but by ramping up slowly we foresee being there by mid-February. I would say by May or June we should be tripling our production.” Chrepta said the response from the market has been very positive, with people coming in to view the technology and the plant, noting that they have been very impressed with Old Bridge’s improved capability. There also have been numerous inquiries and numerous clients on board to make purchases. “I would like again to tout that this is a U.S. manufactured product and the largest manufacturer of copper and zinc compounds and solutions in the United States. We have the reputation of having the highest quality chemical, and this new facility should guarantee our maintaining that position. We also perceive making further additions and improvements to insure the highest quality to the animal feed and agriculture industry.” Old Bridge Chemicals produces a variety of inorganic chemicals, including copper sulfate (both liquid and crystal), copper carbonate, tri-basic copper sulfate, zinc chloride, zinc sulfate (both liquid and powder), zinc orthophosphates, and phosphoric acid.
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