WE ARE MORE LIFE
FOR OUR SOIL
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About us
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WE ARE THE LEADING NATIONAL PRODUCER OF FERTILIZERS, ESSENTIAL FOR OPTIMIZING CROP YIELDS SUSTAINABLY
We are an agro-industrial company specializing in the production and commercialization of fertilizers for agriculture, primarily Granulated Urea -the fertilizer that provides the highest nitrogen content needed by crops to grow. Furthermore, we market other nutrients and special blends to optimize crop yields in a sustainable way.
With a production of approximately 1,320,000 tons of granulated urea and 790,000 tons of ammonia annually, we supply about 50% of the local market with our own production.
Environmental Aspects
We recertified the standards
ISO 9001, 14001 y 45001
purchase of CO2
from Compañía Mega
Certified in the
Programa de Cuidado Responsable del Medio Ambiente®
(PCRMA, Responsible Care Program for the Environment)
6,57m³
water/t urea
produced
Agreement with
AAPRESID y PUMA,
to measure the baseline carbon footprint of 10.000 ha.
MMBTU/t urea
produced
Protect & Sustain
recertification
by the International Fertilizer Association (IFA)
Agreement with YPF Luz, whereby 100 % of the electricity will come from wind sources
Social Aspects
0,23 TRI
(total reportable accidents
200.000 hours worked)
Collaborators
(76% men- 24% women)
total of training
(72 hs. per person)
Plan Visits program
+ 50.000 visitors
have passed through
our facilities since the
start of the initiative in 2001
We launch the program
Intership program
UP Experience
9 interns participated
(6 women and 3 men)
We extended
parental leave to two months
of vacancies
were filled internally
Economic and Governance Aspects
187 clients
(99% domestic)
millions
total annual involcing
Urea sales volume historic record
1.328.131 t in the local market
Of the Steering Committee and staff
received training on anti-corruption
Building
Compliance
Program
Collaborative initiative alongside our value chain
10th anniversary of the
Puerto General San Martín terminal
and 25th of San
Nicolás terminal
We produced
1.220.079 t
of granulated urea plant and
734.375 t
of ammonia
We started selling
eNeTOTAL PLUS to
the whosale channel
THE FERTILIZERS
A strategic resource for global food supply and production system sustainability.
Fertilizers have been essential allies for agriculture since the early 20th century. Their application, in accordance with best agronomic practices is essential to preserve and protect soil health, plant nutrition, and increase crop yields Today, it is estimated that these inputs enable the production of about 50% of the food generated globally.
Accordin to the Asociación Internacional de Fertilizantes (IFA), by 2050, the world will need to produce 50% more food to feed a global population that will exceed 9 billion people. Moreover, this must be achieved on a cultivable land area that remains stable over time. Increasing the amount of arable land would involve encroaching upon protected or native areas, negatively impacting ecosystem biodiversity. Therefore, fertilizers are essential allies in achieving this global challenge.
In Argentina, fertilizers play a key role in promoting strategic crops for agricultural sustainability, such as corn, wheat, and barley. The primary fertilizer used by these cereals is granulated urea, which provides the highest percentage of nitrogen, a key nutrient in the development of above-ground biomass.
WE OFFER HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE TRAINING TO CLIENTS, AGRICULTURAL ADVISORS, AND PRODUCERS IN OPTIMIZING FERTILIZER USE PRACTICES, SOIL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND THE SUSTAINABILITY OF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS.
Fertilizers play a strategic role in increasing agricultural productivity and, consequently, in enabling greater food availability. They are also essential for replenishing the soil with the nutrients that plants extract for their growth. In this regard, at Profertil, we promote soil care as a central policy. To achieve this, we emphasize the importance of conducting soil analyses and using tools to plan crop nutrition.
Products should be applied using best management practices, considering the correct sources to use and the appropriate doses based on diagnostic tools, and applied at the right time and in the right manner Territory managers and R&D analysts, distributed across various regions of the country, keep us in constant contact with agronomy technicians and agricultural advisors. This allows us to promote the responsible use of fertilizers through the promotion of good agricultural practices, based on the 4R Nutrient Management Principles (Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place).
Our purpose is clear: we sustainably nurture the soil to produce more and better food. This is a concept that our entire team lives by every day through concrete actions. From the production of urea to supporting distributors and producers for its final application. Consistency throughout the entire chain is key to achieving this.”
Marcos Sabelli, General Manager
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WHERE WE ARE
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OUR FACILITIES
We have a production plant in the Port of Ingeniero White (Bahía Blanca), and five distribution points, from where we reach producers from all the country and Latin America.
WITH OUR WORK, WE GIVE LIFE TO THE SOIL, SO THAT IT GENERATES MORE AND BETTER FOOD FOR ARGENTINA AND THE WORLD
Markets supplied
WE HAVE A BROAD DISTRIBUTION NETWORK IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE COUNTRY
We primarily supply the local market and contribute 203.982 billion pesos to the country’s trade balance. Agricultural producers are the end users of our products. In 2023, we reorganized the distribution network, expanding our coverage in key areas.
ZONE 1
NEA
ZONE 2
North Bs. As.
ZONE 3
West of Bs. As.
ZONE 4
Southeast of Bs. As.
ZONE 5
Córdoba and San Luis
ZONE 6
NOA and Cuyo
ZONE 7
Center of Bs. As.
ZONE 8
Southeast of Córdoba and South of Santa Fe
More information:
https://www.profertil.com.ar/index.php/quienes-somos
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OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Material Topics Sustainable agriculture, Practices with distributors and agricultural producers, Innovation and product management
GRI Contents 2-1, 2-6, 3-3, 416-1, 417-1
SASB Contents RT-CH-410a.1
WE PRODUCE AND MARKET FERTILIZERS THAT SUSTAINABLY NOURISH THE CROPS OF OUR FIELDS
Annually, our plant produces about 1,320,000 t of Granulated Urea and 790,000 t of ammonia. In addition, we market other fertilizers and prepare special blends to ensure that crops have the right balance of nutrients to optimize their performance sustainably. We have different types of products, classified, according to their final destination, as follows:
Agro division
Industrial division
Each product has its respective Safety Data Sheet (FDS), outlining the main measures for its safe, efficient, and responsible use, as well as components and other relevant information. These sheets are prepared based on existing documentation and studies, in line with efficient and reliable industry practices.
Additionally, we promote Best Management Practices (BMP) for crop nutrition and train technical advisors, producers, clients, and the general public, enabling them to convey appropriate agronomic knowledge tailored to each environment, while caring for the soil and the sustainability of productive systems in different regions of the country.
IN 2023, WE SOLD 39,080 TONS OF PROAIRE, THE UREA SOLUTION THAT REDUCES NOX EMISSIONS IN EURO V AND VI ENGINES. WITH THIS SALE, 12,510 TONS OF NOx EMISSIONS WERE AVOIDED.
| Sales of products designed for resource efficiency during the use phase | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| eNeTOTAL PLUS (t)2 | 13,873 | 10,736 | 8,395 |
| ProAire (t) | 39,080 | 35,025 | 21,910 |
In 2023, revenues from products designed for resource efficiency during the use phase amounted to USD 10,869,126, corresponding to eNeTOTAL PLUS and USD 11,716,680 corresponding to PROAIRE. eNeTOTAL PLUS is a fertilizer that maximizes the utilization of surface-applied nitrogen, as it prevents losses through volatilization. In a theoretical study by the Profertil Maize Network from 2008 to 2020, it was found that as fertilizer doses increase, eNeTOTAL PLUS reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 21% and improves carbon capture in the soil. This is due to increased crop yield and, consequently, higher residue When considering the ratio of kilograms of grains produced per kilogram of emitted CO2eq, it is 40% more efficient than other fertilizers.
AGRO DIVISION
• 14 products for the nutrition of crops and the health care of our soils.
• Main recipients: Agricultural producers, leasing producers, and contractors
Main nitrogen fertilizer used in agriculture.. It supplies the necessary nitrogen to enhance crop productivity, such as wheat and corn.
Solid and liquid blends that provide the necessary nutrients for each crop in a balanced manner. It comes in two variants: starter and grower, designed specifically for different stages of the crop cycle.
Balanced physical mixture of phosphorus and sulfur, with gradual release. This allows the crop to have the necessary sulfur at the time it most needs it. By applying a high dose of Proterra S before sowing, the nutrition of the immediate crop and the whole sequence is achieved, since these nutrients do not leach away and remain available for the plants.
It is the nitrogen fertilizer with the highest concentration of stabilized nitrogen (N) in the market, and its formula ensures greater nitrogen use efficiency while protecting the environment. By reducing nitrogen loss through volatilization, indirect nitrous oxide emissions are avoided.
OTHER
FERTILIZERS
Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP), Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), Triple Super Phosphate (SPT), Single Super Phosphate (SPS), Ammonium Sulfate (SA), Calcium Sulfate (SCa), Potassium and Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride (ClK), Boron (B), Zinc (Zn) and UAN and liquid blends with Ammonium Thiosulfate.
INDUSTRIAL DIVISION
• 3 chemical products.
• Main recipients: Certain industries (as part of their production processes) and the automotive industry.
AMMONIA
We produce liquid ammonia as an intermediate product of the granulated urea production process, i.e. As intermediate product. This is used in the manufacture of fertilizers, the production of explosives for mining, as a coolant in various industries, in the preparation of cosmetics and hair dyes, and in the production of disinfectants and kitchen cleaners.
PROAIRE
Urea solution in water for diesel engines, designed to reduce the emission of nitrogen oxides (NOx), which are responsible for acid rain and also act as indirect greenhouse gases (GHG). This product is applied in a special tank for heavy vehicles, separate from the fuel, and is mixed as a spray with the exhaust gases. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology, through a chemical reaction, converts NOx into nitrogen and water vapor, which are harmless to the environment. This meets the requirements of Euro V and Euro VI standards of the European Union, which regulate the allowable limits of vehicle emissions. We supply the local market and export to neighboring countries.
LIVESTOCK
UREA
LIVESTOCK UREA
The supply of granulated urea as an additive generates microbial protein.. The synthesis of microbial protein in the rumen requires the timely availability of adequate sources of nitrogen and carbohydrates for rapid bacterial growth. The consequence of asynchrony in the digestion of nitrogen and energy sources is an increase in the absorption of ruminal ammonia into the bloodstream and conversion to Urea in the liver. Part of this is excreted via urine after passing through the kidney, and the other part returns to the rumen through saliva. Usage recommendations: due to the variability in diets and nutritional approaches, we recommend adjusting the usage based on the technical guidelines provided by a veterinary advisor or agricultural engineer.
SERVICES
Customized blends: We prepare physical blends upon request, tailored to each customer’s needs. The correct blending process must ensure the precise dosing of each nutrient. It is essential to prevent the segregation of different components and ensure a homogeneous application in the field that they have similar granulometries and are chemically compatible to avoid chemical reactions that degrade the quality of the mixture.
Bulk shipments: This is the preavailing trend in the fertilizer market due to its advantages:
• Faster dispatch operations
• Lower fertilizer supply costs
• Reduced operational expenses
• Manual loading and unloading of the truck avoided.
• Avoidance of bag usage, disposal and/or reuse.
Bagging: For customers who require it, we offer the possibility of delivering products in 25 kg or 50 kg bags, as well as 1 ton bulk bags. We have a batch allocation system that streamlines dispatch operations. This ensures a fast, efficient service with no extended waits.
For more information about our products or services, click here:
https://www.profertil.com.ar/index.php/productos-y-servicios/#agro
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OUR HISTORY
WE WORK TO NOURISH OUR SOIL SUSTAINABLY, WITH THE GOAL OF PRODUCING MORE AND BETTER FOOD.
Some of the most notable milestones throughout our history include:
1996
Nace el proyecto Profertil.
1998
Comienza a construirse la planta de
producción en Ingeniero White e
inauguramos el Centro de Almacenaje
y Despacho en San Nicolás.
2000
Finaliza la
construcción de
la planta.
2001
Iniciamos la fabricación de
Urea Granulada y el
Programa de Visitas a Planta.
Además, ganamos el Premio Invertir
otorgado por la Fundación Invertir
Argentina.
2002
Obtuvimos nuestra primera certificación ISO 9001.
2003
Obtuvimos las
certificaciones
ISO 14001 y OHSAS 18001
2005
Adhesión al Programa de
Cuidado Responsable del
Medio Ambiente® (PCRMA).
2007
Ganamos el Premio Nacional
a la Calidad, otorgado por la
Fundación Premio Nacional a la
Calidad (FPNC).
2012
Nace el Programa
Creciendo en
Comunidad.
2013
Inauguramos la Planta Puerto
General San Martín y certificamos
la norma ISO 50001.
2014
Adherimos al
Pacto Global de
Naciones Unidas.
2015
Pusimos en marcha el Proyecto de
Ampliación de Capacidad y Ahorro
de Energía. También adoptamos el Sistema Globalmente Armonizado (SGA)
de las Naciones Unidas de identificación
de sustancias químicas.
2016
Presentamos ProAire, un
aditivo para el tratamiento
de emisiones producidas por
motores diésel.
2018
• Alineamos nuestra estrategia a los ODS y
establecimos los objetivos prioritarios a los que
aportamos con nuestro trabajo.
• Firmamos un convenio energético para generar
el 60% de nuestra urea a partir de energía eléctrica
renovable.
• Alcanzamos los 40.000 visitantes con nuestro
Programa Visitas a Planta.
• Certificamos la norma ISO 45001 en reemplazo de
OHSAS 18001.
2019
• Certificamos Protect &
Sustain Product Stewardship de IFA.
• Incorporamos mujeres
operadoras a nuestro equipo.
• Obtuvimos la certificación como
Ámbito Laboral Preventivo de
SEDRONAR.
• Recertificamos ISO 50001.
2020
Recertificamos nuestro Sistema
Integrado de Gestión (ISO 9001,
14001 y 45001).
2021
Realizamos la primera emisión de
Obligaciones Negociables.
2022
Realizamos la recertificación
Protect & Sustain Product
Stewardship de IFA.
Alcanzamos un récord histórico
en la producción anual de urea
granulada.
2023
• Recertificamos nuestro Sistema
Integrado de Gestión (ISO 9001,
14001 y 45001).
• Superamos los 50.000 visitantes en
el marco del Programa de Visitas a
Planta.
• Firmamos un convenio con YPF Luz
por el cual el 100% de la energía
eléctrica provendrá de fuentes
eólicas.