Talc USA, Page, N.D., a developer, manufacturer, and marketer to talc-based ag products, announced on April 8 that it is preparing a new facility in Curran, Ill., to increase its production capacity in the US while reducing shipping costs to its end farmer customers.
Talc, which is majority-owned by specialty ag products producer Brandt, Springfield, Ill., said the production line is scheduled to be completed in third-quarter 2024 in time to supply the 2025 planting season. The new production line will manufacture all Talc products, including the company’s newest and most advanced HomeLAND™ products for corn and soybeans.
“As we continue to integrate our operations into Brandt, it makes good business sense to co-locate our manufacturing line in Illinois and take advantage of Brandt’s production expertise,” said Steve Johnson, Talc Founder. “And frankly, we needed to be able to produce more product as the demand for our cutting-edge technologies escalates. Farmers are seeing increased yield with smoother planting.”
The Curran production facility will fall under the supervision of the
Brandt Dealer Support group. Ultimately, when fully staffed, it will require
5-8 additional full-time employees. Brandt is currently searching for a plant
production manager to help recruit, train, and oversee the
team.
“Growth is always a good challenge to have, and I’m proud of this next
step in our business’ evolution,” Johnson said. “We are making a significant
investment with this move, but we’re doing it right with new, more advanced,
and bigger equipment than what we had in Page. We’re setting ourselves up for
the future.”
In addition to its domestic growth, Talc has plans for international
expansion and increased distribution as well. Subsequent
announcements are expected later this year.
Founded in 2008, Talc offers a range of micronutrients, microbials, inoculants, and seed treatments to growers, as well as a proprietary mixing system, in addition to its flagship talc products. The company’s products are distributed in the US, Canada, Mexico, Ukraine, and South Africa.
Brandt acquired a majority stake in Talc on Dec. 31, 2021 (GM Jan. 14, 2022).