Sylacauga-based Pursell Agri-Tech is partnering with Wastech Group, an agricultural and landscaping solutions provider based in Southeast Asia, to build a facility in Malaysia that will produce advanced controlled release fertilizers.
The partnership will create a sustainable fertilizer to be used across Malaysia and the Southeast Asia region. The facility will also serve Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan.
“Partnering with Wastech to build a plant in Malaysia is ideal,” Pursell CEO Tim Ferguson said. “It’s located near key substrate and material suppliers and creates opportunities to address the diverse nutrition needs of customers in the region in a predictable, prescriptive and profitable way.”
A groundbreaking for the new facility was held last week.
“Alabama continues to be a leader in agricultural innovation, and this partnership between Pursell Agri-Tech and Wastech Group is a testament to the state’s ability to foster global collaborations that drive both technological advancement and economic growth,” said Christina Stimpson, chief officer of global business for the Alabama Department of Commerce. “As this groundbreaking project in Malaysia unfolds, it will not only benefit the Southeast Asia region but also underscore Alabama’s role in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.”
