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Impact Fertilisers Australia

Impact Fertilisers Australia Pty. Ltd. (IFA) is a joint venture between Impact Fertilisers Pty. Ltd. (IFT) of Hobart, Tasmania and Ameropa AG, a company with fertiliser activities spanning the globe based in Binningen, Switzerland.

In 2005, both companies recognised a need for a third major fertiliser supplier in the Eastern states of Australia. The concept hinged on supporting independent dealers with a full range of high analysis fertilisers (HAF) as well as single superphosphate (SSP). In early 2006, IFT set up and stocked a network of despatch sheds in Newcastle, Melbourne, Portland and Geelong. Support of the initiative became clear and substantial orders flowed through the depots until the end of June. On the 1st July, 2006 Impact Fertilisers Australia Pty. Ltd. was officially founded and these sites were transferred to the new entity.

Impact Fertilisers Pty. Ltd.

IFT is a subsidiary of the family owned business; Benders Pty. Ltd. Benders’ pioneering and enduring involvement in the fertiliser industry dates back to 1950, when Ray Bender purchased his first fertiliser spreader. Benders formed IFT in 1993 from the remnants of E.Z. Fertilisers, a long standing Tasmanian fertiliser manufacturer and marketer. IFT produce over 200,000 metric tonnes (MT) of SSP per year out of their Hobart based manufacturing facility. Approximately 120,000 MT of this SSP is exported to the east coast of mainland Australia each year. In addition, IFT import 70,000 MT per annum of HAF for resale into the Tasmanian market.

Ameropa AG

Ameropa, another privately owned company was founded in 1948. Along with trading grains, oilseeds, petrochemicals and metals, Ameropa markets in excess of 11 million tonnes of fertiliser per year worldwide. Ameropa is able to maintain these fertiliser volumes through their base of exclusive off-take and marketing agreements as well as participation in a number of production units. Ameropa employs over 2,200 people, with 75 locations in 23 countries on all 5 continents and have consolidated sales (2005) of USD 2.7 billion.

Joint Venture

IFA represents a determination by these two accomplished and respected companies to provide a reliable and competitive fertiliser supplier for the many independent rural suppliers located throughout the agricultural areas of Eastern Australia. With experienced personnel involved in the management, purchasing, handling and marketing of the product, IFA is well placed to forge a solid and durable position in the market. Head office will be at IFT home base in Hobart. The despatch sheds in Newcastle, Melbourne, Portland and Lara have been equipped to guarantee the highest standard of delivery services and products to our customers.