European manufacturer of controlled-release fertilizers, fertilizer additives and customized nutrient solutions.
DeltaChem
Born (NL) · Spain · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About DeltaChem
DeltaChem is a European manufacturer of specialty fertilizers with Dutch roots and a global orientation. The company develops and produces nutrient solutions for modern agriculture and horticulture, including controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) based on the proprietary DeltaCote® polymer coating technology with predictable nutrient release of 3 to 18 months, nitrogen stabilizers and nutrient uptake boosters (including DeltaLent, DeltaBoost, DeltaStim) as well as micronutrient-containing specialty formulations. Production includes coating of fertilizer granules, formulation of granular, crystalline and liquid products as well as filling into IBC containers and canisters. A manufacturing network across the Netherlands, Spain and Germany is supported by in-house laboratories for research, development and quality control along the entire value chain. Products are delivered to over 40 countries on five continents.
- Site
- RG Born
- Processes
- Manufacture of controlled-release fertilizers (CRF, DeltaCote® polymer coating technology), Fertilizer additives: nitrogen stabilizers and nutrient uptake boosters (DeltaLent Active N,, Formulation and filling of liquid additive solutions (IBC containers, canisters) and, In-house laboratories for R&D, quality control (raw material inspection, intermediate product tests,, Development of customized fertilizer solutions (Customized Solutions), Development of customized fertilizer solutions, Research & Development (in-house laboratories), Production of controlled-release fertilizers (DeltaCote)
- Materials
- Urea, NPK fertilizer, Organic polymer (coating), UAN (urea ammonium nitrate solution), AS (ammonium sulfate), ASN, DAP (diammonium phosphate), MAP (monoammonium phosphate)
- Certificates
- RHP, EU Fertilising Products Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 / CE marking, RHP certification, EU Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 / CE marking, External audit by KIWA
- Industries
- Agriculture, Horticulture (ornamentals, vegetables & fruit), Turf and sports field maintenance (Sport & Green), Plantations, Arable farming, Fertilizer manufacturers (intermediates)
- 01
Raw material procurement & raw material management
- 02
Formulation/Development (R&D)
- 03
Coating or blending of granules
- 04
Production controls
- 05
Filling (IBC/canisters)
- 06
Finished product verification
- 07
Delivery
Materials & Processes
Polymer coating (CRF)
An organic polymer encapsulates NPK, urea and trace elements and controls release via temperature and moisture.
Urea (coated urea)
Basis for nitrogen-containing CRF with regulated nitrogen release.
NPK fertilizer
Partially coated and uncoated formulations for balanced nutrient supply.
DeltaLent® Active N (nitrification inhibitor)
DMPP-based, ready-to-use inhibitor extends nitrogen availability in ammonium-containing fertilizers.
DeltaLent® YoUsafe Force (urease inhibitor)
NBPT-based solution reduces nitrogen losses with urea and UAN.
DeltaBoost® Active N (urease inhibitor)
KPA-based stabilizer reduces N losses and ammonia emissions.
DeltaStim® Active P (uptake booster)
Polyphosphate-based formulation protects nutrients from soil fixation.
Urea ammonium nitrate solution
Liquid fertilizer, stabilizable with DeltaLent additives.
Granular fertilizer raw materials
Ammonium- and phosphate-containing systems for additive application and blends.
Slurry and digestate
Organic raw materials, compatible with nitrogen stabilizers.
Sites
Born (Netherlands)
NLProduction site (RHP-certified) / Headquarters
- Materials
- CRF, additives, liquid and granular fertilizers
- Batch mixers
- Continuous mixers
- Screw conveyors
- IBC/canister filling
- Coating plant
- In-house laboratory
Spain
ESProduction site
Germany
DEProduction site
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of controlled-release fertilizers (CRF, DeltaCote® polymer coating technology)Coating/Chemistry | – | – | – | – | Urea (coated urea), NPK fertilizer, Secondary nutrients, Trace elements, Organic polymer (coating) |
| Fertilizer additives: nitrogen stabilizers and nutrient uptake boosters (DeltaLent Active N,Chemistry | – | – | – | – | DMPP (3,4-dimethylpyrazole phosphate), NBPT, KPA, Poly-P, UAN, Slurries, Digestate, AS, ASN, DAP, MAP, CAN, NPK blends, Water-soluble fertilizers |
| Formulation and filling of liquid additive solutions (IBC containers, canisters) andChemistry | – | – | – | – | Liquid fertilizers, Granular fertilizers, Water-soluble fertilizers |
| In-house laboratories for R&D, quality control (raw material inspection, intermediate product tests,Testing | – | – | – | – | Fertilizer raw materials |
| Development of customized fertilizer solutions (Customized Solutions)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batch mixers | – | – | – | – | Born, Netherlands (manufacturing network NL/ES/DE) |
| Continuous mixers | – | – | – | – | – |
| Screw conveyors | – | – | – | – | – |
| IBC container / canister filling | – | – | – | – | – |
| Coating plant (polymer coating of fertilizer granules) | – | – | – | – | – |
| In-house laboratory | – | – | – | – | Manufacturing network NL/ES/DE |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
Quality control begins with raw material inspection and includes intermediate product tests, production controls and finished product verification in in-house laboratories. The Born plant is RHP-certified; relevant systems are externally audited by KIWA and EU fertilizer products comply with Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 with CE marking.
| Evidence | Born (Netherlands) |
|---|---|
| RHP certification | |
| EU Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 / CE marking | |
| External audit by KIWA |