Elders has today marked a major milestone in its backward integration of crop protection products, officially opening its AgriToll facility. The facility is designed to boost formulation capacity.
Elders Managing Director and CEO Mark Allison with Chair Ian Wilton following the official ribbon-cutting to launch the AgriToll facility in Rockingham, Western Australia.
Elders Managing Director and CEO Mark Allison and Chair Ian Wilton cut the ribbon at the facility in Rockingham, Western Australia, alongside members of the Elders Board.
AgriToll commenced operations in April and services Elders’ WA and SA branches with highvolume crop protection products.
Elders EGM Rural Products Nick Fazekas, who spoke at the opening event, said AgriToll represents a major step in Elders’ backward integration strategy, strengthening our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality crop protection products.
“The opening of AgriToll is an important milestone for Elders, providing greater control over our supply chain,” Mr Fazekas said.
“By owning the formulations process end-to-end, we can improve lead times and enhance stability in our production base.
“This is an exciting step forward in our strategy to build a stronger, and more self-sufficient crop protection business.”
AgriToll features six 20,000-litre tanks, more than 9,000 square metres of warehouse space, and direct access to major transport routes and the port of Fremantle.
Each 20,000-litre batch of Trifluralin can be produced in approximately 3.5 hours, enabling up to 40,000 litres of daily output.
Proud staff and guests at the opening of the new Agritoll facility
The facility also formulates Propiconazole, MCPA LVE, and adjuvants, with plans to expand production to prosulfocarb, clethodim, AMS liquid, and Ester 680. A suspension concentrate (SC) plant is planned within the next 12 to 18 months.