Manufacturer of crop protection products: herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and seed treatment based on in-house active ingredient synthesis.
Albaugh, LLC
Ankeny, Iowa (USA) · Lausanne (Switzerland) · Pilar (Argentina) · Río Tercero (Argentina) · St. Joseph, Missouri (USA)New on Amplifa
About Albaugh
Albaugh, LLC is a global provider of crop protection products headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa (USA). Founded in 1979 by Dennis Albaugh, the company produces herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, seed treatments and plant growth regulators, supplying farmers and distributors in more than 80 countries. The portfolio includes, among others, glyphosate, 2,4-D, the Etiprole-based insecticide Sultan as well as chlorantraniliprole-based products and the CoAXium Production System. Through its subsidiary Atanor S.C.A., integrated into the group in 1997, Albaugh operates synthesis and formulation plants in Argentina, including the glyphosate plant in Pilar and the only South American plant for synthesizing the active ingredient 2,4-D in Río Tercero. The group's European seat is Albaugh Europe Sarl in Lausanne (Switzerland); the group also includes the North American main plant in St. Joseph (Missouri) as well as acquisitions such as Corteva Glyphosate, Rotam and Industrias Afrasa (Spain).
- Site
- Ankeny, IA
- Processes
- Formulation of crop protection products (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides), Synthesis of glyphosate-based herbicides, Synthesis of 2,4-D molecules, Seed treatment (including custom blends)
- Materials
- Glyphosate, 2,4-D, Chlorantraniliprole, Etiprol, Etiprole
- Certificates
- Responsible Care® (Top-10 ranking, ICCA/CIQYP)
- Industries
- Agriculture, Crop Protection, Turf and Ornamental, Seed Treatment
- 01
Active ingredient synthesis
- 02
Formulation
- 03
Seed treatment / custom blends
- 04
Distribution via distributors
Active Ingredients and Processes
Glyphosate
Active ingredient for herbicides; synthesis and formulation at the Pilar plant (Argentina).
2,4-D
Active ingredient for widely used herbicides; synthesis at Polo Químico Río Tercero.
Chlorantraniliprole
Active ingredient for registered products in the crop protection and turf/ornamental markets.
Etiprole
Active ingredient of the insecticide Sultan for the protection of soybean crops.
Sites
Ankeny, Iowa
USGroup headquarters
Pilar
ARSynthesis and formulation plant for glyphosate herbicides (since 2000)
- Materials
- Glyphosate
- Chemical production plant (glyphosate synthesis and formulation)
Río Tercero
AR2,4-D synthesis plant in the Polo Químico; the only 2,4-D synthesis plant in South America
- Materials
- 2,4-D
- Chemical production plant (2,4-D synthesis)
St. Joseph, Missouri
USFlagship production plant North America (expansion announced)
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formulation of crop protection products (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides)Chemistry/Formulation | – | – | – | – | Glyphosate, 2,4-D, Chlorantraniliprole, Etiprol |
| Synthesis of glyphosate-based herbicidesChemistry/Synthesis | – | – | – | – | Glyphosate |
| Synthesis of 2,4-D moleculesChemistry/Synthesis | – | – | – | – | 2,4-D |
| Seed treatment (including custom blends)Chemistry/Formulation | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical production plant (glyphosate synthesis and formulation) | Atanor (Albaugh) | 1 | – | 2000 (in | Parque Industrial de Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Chemical production plant (2,4-D synthesis) | Atanor (Albaugh) | 1 | – | – | Polo Químico Río Tercero, Province of Córdoba, Argentina |
Quality and Responsibility
The two Argentine plants in Pilar and Río Tercero rank among the top ten positions of the ICCA Responsible Care® program, administered in Argentina by CIQYP. The company is committed to internationally recognized standards for occupational safety, ethics and environmental protection.
| Evidence | Pilar | Río Tercero |
|---|---|---|
| Responsible Care® (Top-10 ranking, ICCA/CIQYP) |
History
- 1938
- 1979
- 1997
- 2000
- 2025
- 2023
- 2025