Nufarm Americas Inc., Alsip, Ill., on Aug. 21 reported the dedication of its new North American manufacturing facility in Greenville, Miss. The company said the facility will support its growing herbicide and cotton portfolios with state-of-the-art formulation and packaging operations.
The 16-acre site was selected after an extensive review throughout the Mississippi River Delta region. It features an existing 104,500-square-foot facility that will be fully renovated to suit Nufarm’s manufacturing needs. Renovation is set to begin late this summer, with commercialization planned for summer 2019.
“This is truly a plant for our customers,” said Brad Hyman, vice president of crop protection sales. “Our customers needed a consistent, high-quality, and efficient supply of our product to the southeastern U.S. region, and this new plant allows us to accomplish that with more success and flexibility than ever before.”
Nufarm plans to establish the new plant with a two-part approach. Phase one will feature the hiring of a core team of 10-15 people and establishment of engineering, process equipment, and technology infrastructure. Phase two will include the hiring of 30-50 skilled workers over five years, building and property upgrades, and further technology and infrastructure investments.