Landus has unveiled a cutting-edge three-bay facility in Boone, Iowa, dedicated to liquid fertilizer, chemical manufacturing, and repackaging. Built and designed by Stueve Construction and equipped with a Kahler Automation system, the facility boasts two access-controlled bays that allow for simultaneous product dispensing, even without staff, 24/7. This innovative setup ensures that every product is weighed accurately during dispensing, enhancing reliability and reducing maintenance needs.
What the Needed.
Landus is advancing its capabilities with a state-of-the-art facility focused on liquid fertilizer, chemical manufacturing, and repackaging. By consolidating local operations, the company aims to enhance efficiency and competitiveness, offering tailored products for Iowa farms and valuable services for growers. This new facility will provide direct ship distribution options to farmers and suppliers across the Midwest, ensuring speed, reliability, and streamlined operations for future customer needs.
What we designed.
Landus has engaged Stueve Construction to build a cutting-edge three-bay liquid fertilizer and chemical facility in Boone, Iowa. This state-of-the-art system includes two bays designed for simultaneous, unstaffed product dispensing, operational 24/7, and a bay dedicated to product reception. With a focus on streamlined installation and maintenance, the localized control design ensures seamless connectivity. This facility is engineered for operational efficiency, guaranteeing that customers receive accurate and prompt service, meeting both current and future demands.
Specs at a glance:
LIQUID FERTILIZER AND CROP PROTECTION
Building: 75,000sq ft PEMB 25ft Sidewall Height
Loadout: 3 Lane Liquid Loadout Bays
Receiving: 3 In-ground Truck Receiving Docks
Tanks: 8 – 30K Liquid Tanks Inside Building To Reduce Rain Wa-ter
Pumping
Office: 48’ x 29’ – 2 Story O3ice Attached
Custom Blending: Liquid Fertilizer Manufacturing with J May
Liquid Blender
Safety: Separate Corn and Bean Shuttle Rinse Stations
Chemicals: 12 – 6K Tanks, 16 – 12k Tanks All for Chemicals
Liquid Fertilizer: 6 – 3K Finished Goods Fertilizer Tanks
Raw Materials: 5 – 6K Tanks 4 -15k Raw Ingredient Tanks
Totes: 12 – Shuttle Rack
Automation: Kahler Automation
Tanks: Stainless Steel Tanks by Novid
Engineering: Complete Plumbing Engineering by Stueve Construction
