Henry Fertilizer Plant Expanding, Second Plant May Locate There (Correction)

UPDATE: It has come to my attention, that United Suppliers sold its Henry plant to Unity Envirotech LLC last September. Changes to the post below reflect that information. 

First the news the Peoria Journal Star didn't report...

In October 2015, Arden Hills, Minnesota-based Land O'Lakes Inc. and Ames, Iowa-based United Suppliers combined their fertilizer and seed business. Two years later, on October 1, 2017, the combined business was re-branded as "Winfield United Crop Nutrients." Around September 21, United Suppliers sold its Henry plant to Unity Envirotech, LLC. 

At least Peoria's "newspaper of advertisements, crime, politics, sports (and occasional records)" is reporting the expansion of Unity's Henry, Illinois plant and conversion from granular fertilizer manufacturing to ammonium nitrate production.

In more good news, AgriSulfur LLC may build a sulfuric acid plant adjacent to the expanding Unity facility. That plant, if built, may create 30-35 new jobs. AgriSulfur appears to be a brand new company incorporated in Delaware. Hopefully, it will choose Henry and find sufficient financing for its project. 

The existing Ozinga Materials gravel pit is expanding again as well. While sand and gravel will primarily move by barge, Unity's expansion should increase business for the Iowa Interstate Railroad. Even more so if AgriSulfur LLC comes to Henry. 

- David P. Jordan

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