Sarasota, Fla.—Controlled-release fertilizer producer Florikan has announced a two-phased expansion at its operations in Florida. Effective July 1, 2014, corporate offices will be relocated to 6801 Energy Court, Suite 100, in Sarasota. Operations and manufacturing will continue to operate from the current Sarasota location at 1579 Barber Road, and distribution and warehousing will continue to operate from the current location at 1523 Edgar Place. The second phase will occur in summer 2015, when Florikan’s manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing facilities will be consolidated into a newly constructed facility in Wauchula, Fla. “Due to the tremendous support from customers and partners, Florikan has grown to the point where we will be expanding our operations to better serve their needs,” said Eric Rosenthal, Florikan. “This expansion will enhance our production and services, making sure that product needs are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner.” Florikan reports that it is Florida’s only manufacturer of controlled release, polymer-coated fertilizer for the agriculture and horticulture industries. The company is a wholly owned and independent family business with 40 employees, and has been in operation since 1981. “Hardee County and its economic development interests are pleased and excited to participate in the creation and expansion of a new facility for Florikan in Hardee County,” said Bill Lambert, Hardee County economic development director. “We eagerly anticipate the job creation opportunities for our residents and look forward to a long-standing relationship with the company.”
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