Innovation and R&D
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Solving Tomorrow's Challenges Through Innovation
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Tessenderlo Kerley was born from the innovative thinking of the Kerley brothers. From the beginning, innovation and a commitment to research has been etched in to our DNA, cementing our place as world leaders in innovative sulfur products, applications, processes and services. Supporting our customers through dedicated research and expert team members sets us apart.
The Phoenix Innovation Center, a 25000 square foot, state-of-the-art R&D facility, specializes in innovating our chemistry through research and design as well as providing the best in quality control for our products. It is fully equipped with an array of modern analytical tools, synthesis and formulation capabilities and a dedicated minerals separations lab.
The Learning Center
Dinuba, California
Our Research Farm in Dinuba, California is dedicated to evaluating and validating the performance of our fertilizers and pesticides under diverse conditions, providing growers with the most accurate and practical data.
In 2022, we expanded our facilities to include a new meeting space and event area, designed to enhance educational opportunities. This space hosts local grower groups for roundtable discussions, continuing education classes for agricultural professionals, and customer appreciation events.
Our 107-acre research farm is staffed by highly respected agronomists and features additional research laboratories, greenhouses, and an interactive training room for our agronomists and guests.
Innovation Center
Phoenix, Arizona
Our Phoenix Innovation Center continually explores new approaches and platforms to nurture crop life. The lab team works along with our agronomists to ensure the solutions we bring to the market anticipate and address our customers’ needs.
Tessenderlo Innovation Center
Tessenderlo, Belgium
Tessenderlo Group relies on the Tessenderlo Innovation Center for Research and Development expertise spanning organic and inorganic chemistries at a lab and pilot scale.
Our researchers collaborate with leading universities and research groups to harness the best of science to accelerate problem solving and solution providing.
University of Auburn
College of Agriculture, Dr. Beth Guertal
University of California Riverside
Department of Environmental Sciences, Dr. Jay Gan
University of British Columbia
Department of Materials Engineering, Dr. David Dresinger
Department of Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering, Dr. Marek Pawlik