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United Suppliers Sells Henry, Ill., Facility to Unity Envirotech

September 21, 2017Breaking Industry NewsDan Cole

United Suppliers, Ames, Iowa, announced on Sept. 21 that it has sold its fertilizer facility in Henry, Ill., to Unity Envirotech of Illinois LLC. The sale was completed on Sept. 19, with both parties also agreeing to a 100 percent offtake agreement for United Suppliers to receive all of the ammonium sulfate produced at Henry. Unity Envirotech said it plans to make ammonium sulfate and several products at the site.

“We are looking forward to this new relationship with Unity Envirotech,” said Todd Minnihan, vice president for Crop Nutrients at United Suppliers. “They have access to unique technology, are focused on continued investment in the Henry facility, and are a good long-term collaborator.”

United Suppliers noted that it will soon be merging with the WinField United business within Land O’ Lakes Inc. The Henry location is the first production facility for Unity Envirotech, a company that specializes in “bringing new technology to market to enhance the nutrient value of dry granule fertilizers.”

“Unity Envirotech is excited to be the new owner of the Henry complex and looks forward to the continued production of high-quality, environmentally sound fertilizer products at this strategic facility located in the heart of the country’s agricultural region,” said Hermann H. Wittje, Unity’s chairman and CEO. “United Suppliers will remain the key customer for materials from this facility and we look forward to our continued partnership with United for many years to come.”

Mosaic Details Production Losses Related to Irma

The Mosaic Co. said on Sept. 21 that it expects approximately 250,000-350,000 mt of lower production in September due to the impact of Hurricane Irma on the company’s Florida phosphate operations. Together with the damage sustained to Mosaic’s Bartow warehouse (GM Sept. 15, p. 1), Mosaic said Irma could result in a loss of up 400,000 mt of finished phosphate products.

Mosaic said that prior to the hurricane, profitability metrics were tracking ahead of the company’s third quarter guidance due to good demand and strong operational performance.

Mosaic earlier reported that its finished fertilizer warehouse at Bartow had been damaged by the storm, and posted a picture showing large sections of the roof and siding missing from the structure. The company said it was “fortunate to have avoided significant damages in connection with Hurricane Irma.”