Sipcam Agro invests in new formulation and packaging plant
Sipcam Agro USA recently invested in a 12,000-square-foot fungicide and insecticide formulation and packaging plant.
“Sipcam Agro owns the technical and formulations plant, which allows us to be completely back-integrated on products such as prothioconazole, clomazone and chlorothalonil,” said Brent Marek, CEO and COO of Sipcam Agro USA.
According to Sipcam, as sellers of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and biosolutions for the agricultural and turf and ornamental industry, the company typically relies on tollers from third-party formulation plants. As a result, any delays or termination of deliveries affects the bottom line of the company but also negatively impacts turfgrass professionals.
“Ownership of a formulations plant offers Sipcam’s customers a reliable supply of quality products, production flexibility and cost reductions,” Marek added. “For tolling customers, a fungicide and insecticide plant in the south offers a convenient location close to Gulf of Mexico ports and end-use market production.”
The plant includes brand-new equipment and vertical and horizontal mills, facilitating production of soluble concentrates and emulsifiable concentrates for a variety of packaging sizes. Marek adds that the near future includes the addition of a bulk fungicide tank farm by the end of Q2 2025 and, in late 2025, improved formulation development services. The company is looking for key tolling partners and has available capacity and experience.
“With synthesis and formulation plants in several countries, we look forward to working with group partners in numerous AI’s globally,” added Bryan Grunsky, plant manager. “We are also pleased to support the local Waynesboro, Miss., community by creating jobs and supporting local businesses.”
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