Orica USA Inc. and Orica Canada Inc.

Key Challenge

Orica, a leading North American producer and marketer of industrial grade ammonium nitrate (AN), wanted to commercialize internally-developed proprietary technology to produce a superior ‘crystaline structure modifier’ additive to further enhance the quality of its AN.

Solution

Marsulex provided ready access to raw materials as well as broad operating experience, chemical-handling and technical knowledge. Working closely with Orica, Marsulex was an integral part of the cost-effective and on-time implementation and commercialization of Orica’s ‘Sapphyr’ technology.

Result

• Orica achieved timely, efficient and safe development of ‘Sapphyr’.
• Improved product characteristics and handling efficiencies provided Orica with significant product-quality and competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Ongoing reliable production and supply by Marsulex has enabled Orica to continue to expand its commercialization of ‘Sapphyr’ throughout North America.