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We were thrilled to participate in the Talent Day event yesterday at the Chemelot Brightland site in Geleen. We got to showcase our unwavering commitment to eco-friendly potassium fertilizer production and the unique role we play in agricultural thiosulfate. This event was a fantastic opportunity for students to explore career possibilities, gather...

Tessenderlo Kerley’s plant in Fresno, California just celebrated its 15-year anniversary – and the only constant during that time has been change. “There’s just been a lot of growing, a lot of transition during my time here,” said Kim Williams, who has served as the office manager in Fresno since 2009. “There’s never a dull moment.”

Tessenderlo Kerley Geleen is taking shape at lightning speed! The factory's 'skeleton' is in place with a solid foundation, equipment, and steel structure. Although the current work might be less visible, it's equally crucial. We're busy installing piping, running electrical cables, setting up the lab, and putting the finishing touches on the roads...

Meet our French team @Betteravenir2023 We're delighted that our team is participating today and tomorrow in @Betteravenir 2023, Europe's largest open-field trade fair dedicated to sugar beets in Berny-en-Santerre! This event will bring together a powerful, dynamic, and ambitious sector, all united with the aim of ensuring that sugar beets...

It's a wrap! This week our colleagues at Tessenderlo Kerley participated in the Argus Fertilizer Europe Conference in Lisbon, where they dived deep into the world of European fertilizers.

A rose farmer from Hosakote, Karnataka (India), has achieved outstanding results, all thanks to the use of CaTs®, our ideal solution for providing both calcium and sulfur!

Agriculture is the backbone of our existence, and we understand the challenges it faces, from limited resources to growing demand.

Tessenderlo Kerley France took part in the “Journées de la Culture du Risque,” which is organized by the Rouen City Council, in collaboration with the French government's campaign to enhance resilience to risks. Elected representatives from our metropolitan area, curious local residents, and dedicated journalists eager to share insights on...

Happy World Cotton Day! Did you know that cotton is an integral part of our everyday lives? Chances are, you're wearing some right now! Cotton is grown by approximately 100 million rural households in over 75 countries worldwide. One of the significant challenges in cotton production is salinity, which is the presence of soluble salts in or on the...

At Tessenderlo Kerley Geleen, we're making great progress! Our absorption tower, reactor, cooling tower, chimney, process tanks, and most pumps are all in place. The massive 4000 m³ storage tanks are currently under construction. Everything will soon be connected with pipelines and electrical cables. Even our office building is ready to go. Once...

Southern hospitality is a very real thing, especially in a place like Eufaula, Alabama. The 13,000 residents of the town just west of the Georgia border have never met a stranger. “If you go to the store, they might not know you, but they’re gonna wave at you,” said Eddie Maldonado, plant manager of Tessenderlo Kerley’s Eufaula facility.

This week, our global sales and agronomy team has embarked on an incredible journey in California, USA!

Tessenderlo Kerley International had the privilege of being part of the recent InteliGro's Northern Cape Rally in South-Africa, and what a day it was! 80 farmers came together, eager to learn and share their insights.

The “Día del Nogalero” in Delicias, Chihuahua, and the “XXIV Simposio Internacional de Nogal Pecanero” in Hermosillo, Sonora, are cherished traditions that are held every September. This year, we're celebrating the remarkable journey of pecan nuts. 🌰 A gathering of pecan enthusiasts: People from every corner of Mexico, including Sonora, Coahuila...

Tessenderlo Kerley International recently collaborated with its distributor, Green Grow Nutrients Private Limited, to organize a farmers' seminar in India. The event took place in the Nirmal District of Telangana State, India, and it aimed at educating local farmers about the benefits and applications of Tessenderlo Kerley's agricultural CaTs® and...

With the South African spring not so far away, our team in South Africa (Renier Boshoff, William Gibson, and Waldo Boshoff) organized and hosted two seminars for distributors and growers last week. The first was in Paarl (Western Cape province) and the second was held in Marble Hall (Limpopo province). At the meetings, the sustainability...

Tessenderlo Kerley’s flagship SOP (sulfate of potash) fertilizer, branded SoluPotasse®, is celebrating its 30th birthday this year. For three decades, SoluPotasse® has been providing farmers with the highest quality and sustainable water-soluble grade of SOP. In 1993, when SoluPotasse® was introduced into the market, Tessenderlo Kerley was the...

When Tessenderlo Group CEO Luc Tack arrived at Tessenderlo Kerley’s plant in Burley, Idaho, to celebrate its 25th anniversary, his first reaction was the same as that of his wife and son, who made the trip with him. “No one would believe it’s been there for 25 years because it looks like new,” he said. “The plant was very clean, very well...

It may not feel like five years, but Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc’s team in East Dubuque, Illinois, has accomplished plenty in its first half-decade of existence. “It feels like it’s been about three years. Time flies,” said East Dubuque Plant Manager Doug Wilkinson as his plant prepares to celebrate its five-year anniversary. “Our whole team is a great...

Tessenderlo Kerley International welcomed members of BELFertil for their annual General Assembly meeting at the site in Ham. This Belgian-Luxembourg Association represents the main players in the Belgian mineral fertilizer and bio-stimulant industry.

PHOENIX, May 30, 2023 - Mexico has always been important to Tessenderlo Kerley. In many ways, the country’s agricultural and mining opportunities mirror those of the Southwest United States, where the Kerley brothers founded the company. As a strategic market, Mexico represents exciting growth opportunities for Tessenderlo Kerley’s industrial-based...

In April 2023, Elizabeth Lemings, Ph. D, had the opportunity to visit Oklahoma State University as a guest speaker to the Plant and Soil Sciences Professional Development class. This is a class of graduate students currently pursuing master’s or doctorate degrees in crop and soil science. Each week, the faculty invite outside speakers to present to...

At Tessenderlo Kerley International and Tessenderlo Group, safety is our top priority. Every day, we give our full attention to preventing workplace accidents and ensuring the health of our employees. And as today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work, this subject takes on even more importance. To mark this really significant day, we placed...

From adding to and enhancing its offering of crucial crop nutrition and protection products, to expanding its presence across North America, much has changed for Tessenderlo Kerley since its founding over 75 years ago. One thing that hasn’t changed is its unwavering commitment to safety. Tessenderlo Kerley’s Jupiter Sulphur facility in Ponca City...