TriCal Inc. And Niklor Chemical Company Announce Joint Venture For Chloropicrin Production
Niklor's business is the production of chloropicrin, a liquid fumigant applied directly to soil to control soil borne diseases such as Verticilium wilt and Fusarium. TriCal is a soil fumigation company that applies a number of fumigants such as methyl bromide and TeloneÒ. Niklor currently produces the majority of TriCal's requirements for chloropicrin.
"This joint venture will guarantee and secure a supply of chloropicrin that will meet our growing requirements," said Dean Storkan, president of TriCal. "In addition the agreement secures financial and technical support for the improvement of Niklor's facility and production process."
John Wilhelm, Niklor's president said "Niklor and TriCal have been working together and cooperating for more than 40 years. This announcement will enhance the future development and relationships of both companies."
TriCal, a closely held family business headquartered in Hollister, California, is a distributor and applicator of soil fumigation products with a focus on fresh fruits and vegetables. As an industry leader with more than 40 years experience, TriCal brings expertise, a solid safety record and a history of innovation to American farmers – helping them to grow a healthy bountiful food supply.
Niklor, a closely held family business headquartered in Mojave, California, is a chloropicrin producer and industry leader in supplying essential crop protection products. Chloropicrin is a used to control soil diseases and increase yields in crops such as raspberries, strawberries, peppers, pinetree seedlings, tree fruits, tomatoes and various nursery crops. It also enhances the performance of other fumigants such as methyl bromide.