Tessenderlo Kerley
Tessenderlo Kerley is a producer of sulfur-based specialty fertilizers and supplier of crop protection and industrial chemical solutions.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
Tessenderlo Kerley is part of the Tessenderlo Group, a global company specializing in agriculture, industry, and valorizing bio-residuals. It produces sulfur-based specialty fertilizers for agriculture, supplies a portfolio of pesticides and solar protectants for niche uses, and offers sulfur chemistry, manufacturing, and fabrication expertise for industrial markets. The company traces its history to The Kerley Chemical Company, established in 1947 by four brothers in Pecos, Texas, and was acquired by Belgium-based Tessenderlo Group in 1995.
History
Tessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, founded in 1919, and is the descendant of The Kerley Chemical Company, established in 1947 by four brothers in Pecos, Texas. The Kerley brothers developed a unique process for manufacturing sulfur-based liquid fertilizers. In 1995, Belgium-based Tessenderlo Group acquired the Kerley business.
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