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a i <br /> ® A California L <br /> Complex <br /> Producing <br /> Nitrogen and <br /> rq. I <br /> Phosphate r <br /> L at N_ FR Fertilizers <br /> lfefmRaw Materials Used <br /> The Helm-Lathrop Complex uses ammonia, <br /> ,I ..k urea, nitric acid,phosphoric acid, limestone, <br /> i sulfur, potash,air and water in the produc- <br /> tion of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers. <br /> _ Products <br /> ' <br /> 13 Liquid Ammonium Nitrates <br /> C] Nitri <br /> Acids <br /> ' �, � .," D Calcium Ammonium Nitrate(CAN-17a-0) <br /> 13 Urea Ammonium Nitrate(UAN-32) <br /> 13 Liquid Ammonium Phosphate <br /> History Improving the efficiency of crop production p Pelleted Ammonium Phosphates <br /> The Helm and Lathrop facilities,whose also has a ripple effect of societal benefits. p Feed Phosphates <br /> individual plants were built in the 1950s, For example,fertilizers help reduce the 13 Ammonium Sulfate <br /> have been operated since the 1980s by the need for increased crop acreage,which in p Sulfuric Acid <br /> J.R. Simplot Company.Collectively,the turn helps to preserve wildlife habitat. p Ammonium Hydroxide <br /> complex employs about 240 people in a Local Economic Benefits Safety and <br /> wide array of occupations, including opera- Through its diverse range of operations, Environmental Record <br /> tions,engineering,and quality assurance. the Helm-Lathrop complex annually Employees and management of the Helm- <br /> Both sites integrate new technology on contributes at least$50 million to the Lathrop Facilities Complex are committed <br /> a continuous basis.The Lathrop facility local economy. Specifically, $10.4 million to providing a safe,secure worksite for <br /> lowers product costs by producing steam is channeled into the local economy each themselves,visitors and the surrounding <br /> power on-site to run production units. year through salaries,wages and benefits; communities.The operations of both <br /> The Lathrop facility also serves as a and over$42 million is paid to more than facilities are directed with responsibility <br /> vital transportation terminal,delivering 200 area suppliers for a variety of goods to environmental stewardship, striving to <br /> ammonia to other Simplot manufacturing and services, continue an outstanding record in meeting <br /> plants and Simplot Grower Solutions <br /> (formerly Soilbuilders) retail sites. regulatory requirements. <br /> Consumer Benefits How We Make Fertilizer <br /> Together,the Helm and Lathrop facilities Lathrop Hso Helm 10-31-0 AN20 <br /> produce high quality fertilizer for proles- NN3trom NH3storage :*=1 r* <br /> sionals in agriculture the turf trade • ga"arl` .tet--'� calamco and Receiving : <br /> Preceu •ata• NiMc Aad Tri-N-32 <br /> nurseries,the feed business and industry, P PoM �"'�;�p t' ° '�M::► M ►� <br /> as well as for lawn and garden applications cl�nwulen �'4� Ammonium hmmontum <br /> P Inti <+'li `' Spliele CAN-17 Nitrate r•••� <br /> by consumers. t :� � ••,; <br /> NPK- 5 Saye mo <br /> Amnium <br /> �....... : <br /> Located in one of the country's largest pro- F�4'2e"�� s""a'" :••••GAN47-ShlpmeMttc4ustcmers••.. <br /> duction centers for fruits and vegetables, <br /> Hydroxide ;• <br /> the facilities manufacture products that BlendPlant <br /> play an integral role in bringing fresh foods BulkaUiatn6ullan '-� �•�, <br /> to America's dinner tables. nt en}1vGgamers•' Simplot <br /> Bringing Earths Resources to Life <br />