Tessenderlo Kerley’s Hanford Facility Achieves Cal/OSHA VPP STAR Recognition for Safety Excellence
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Phoenix, AZ – Tessenderlo Kerley, a leader in crop nutrition, crop protection, and industrial chemistry solutions, today announced that its Hanford, California manufacturing facility has earned Cal/OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) STAR status, the agency’s highest recognition for workplace safety and health performance.
This prestigious designation reflects the Hanford facility’s strong commitment to proactive safety management, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. VPP STAR recognition is reserved for organizations that demonstrate robust safety and health systems while maintaining injury and illness rates significantly below industry averages.
This achievement represents a key milestone in Tessenderlo Kerley’s ongoing commitment to making safety a core organizational value and advancing operational excellence across its network.
The Hanford team’s success is built on a culture defined by accountability, collaboration, and disciplined execution.
“The team’s dedication, professionalism, and collaborative approach were critical to achieving this recognition,” said Dr. Keya Litt, HSE Senior Manager. “Their commitment to a safety-first mindset exemplifies the highest standards across our organization.”
“Achieving VPP STAR status at Hanford reflects our people living our values every day,” said Alex Dimitriadis, Sr Vice President of Operations. “Safety is not simply a priority, it is fundamental to who we are. This recognition highlights our collective commitment to ensuring every employee returns home safely.”
The STAR designation places the Hanford facility among an elite group of organizations recognized for safety leadership and performance excellence. It also reinforces Tessenderlo Kerley’s broader commitment to advancing safety standards across all operations.
Tessenderlo Kerley will continue investing in programs, training, and partnerships that empower employees to actively contribute to safer workplaces and support long-term operational success.
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About Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a leading producer of liquid fertilizers and an established leader in the production and marketing of crop nutrition and crop protection products used in agriculture. Part of the Tessenderlo Group, founded in 1919, and The Kerley Chemical Company, founded in 1947, Tessenderlo Kerley is dedicated to producing high-quality fertilizers and crop protection products that promote environmental sustainability and profitability for growers.
In addition to agriculture, Tessenderlo Kerley specializes in specialty products for the mining, water treatment, and process chemical industries. They have 14 manufacturing plants across the USA and 1 in Canada.
Director of Marketing and Communications, Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.
Stacy Dill
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