About Nu-Tec

Technology Supply Backed by Manufacturing Expertise

We combine technical expertise, blending and manufacturing capabilities to turn customer needs and market opportunities into practical products built to perform.

Sylvite’s Technology and Manufacturing Arm

As part of Sylvite, Nu-Tec pairs its fertilizer technology supply, blending and ice melter manufacturing expertise with Sylvite’s resources and stability, creating a stronger path from product need to market-ready solution.

More Than 30 Years in Putnam

For more than 30 years, the Putnam operation has evolved through Hillview Farms, Nu-Gro and Agrium, carrying specialty product experience into its role within Sylvite today.

Built on Specialty Manufacturing

The Putnam operation has a long history of blending fertilizer and manufacturing value-added ice melting products.

A New Chapter with Sylvite

In 2015, Sylvite acquired the Putnam fertilizer technology plant in partnership with S.P. Packaging (Nu-Tec).

Focused on What Comes Next

Today, Nu-Tec supplies specialized fertilizer technologies and applies its experience to blending, ice melter manufacturing and packaging across fertilizer and ice melting markets.

Technologies Nu-Tec Supplies and Manufactures

TTRU™

A polymer-coated urea technology that delivers nitrogen gradually over 60-, 90-, 120- or 180-day feeding periods.

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Urea Formaldehyde

A slow-release nitrogen technology that relies on soil microbial activity for sustained nutrition, available in SGN 100, 150 and 240.

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Methylene Urea

A 40-0-0 slow-release nitrogen technology combining an immediately available fraction with longer-term microbial release.

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XCU®

A polymer- and sulfur-coated urea technology for steady nitrogen delivery and up to 10 weeks of plant response.

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Stabilized Nitrogen™

Stabilized 46-0-0 nitrogen with urease and nitrification inhibitors that help reduce key nitrogen-loss pathways and extend nutrient availability.

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Ice Melting Technologies

Ice melters manufactured by Nu-Tec, from FS2000™-coated granular blends to FS2000™ liquid anti-icer, built for fast melting and refreeze resistance.

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Manufacturing Capability at Our Putnam Facility

The facility offers rail siding and bulk truck receiving, 600 to 700 mt of overhead bulk material storage, 750 mt of bulk silo storage, granular blending, liquid additive application, four manual filling lines and an automated line with robotic stacking, bag, jug and pail formats from 2 kg to 25 kg, and four loading docks.

Reliable Quality. Responsive Partnership.

From blending through filling and packaging, Nu-Tec pairs an extensive quality assurance program and production-line inspections with responsive support to keep projects moving and performance requirements on track.

The Principles Behind How We Work

These principles shape how Nu-Tec approaches blending, production and long-term customer relationships.

Applied Expertise

Translate real market needs into practical blends, product improvements and manufacturing solutions.

Responsive Partnership

Stay close to the customer, adapt quickly and keep projects moving.

Manufacturing Excellence

Bring disciplined production, packaging and operational capability to every project.

Scientific Expertise

Apply technical knowledge to technology selection, blending, performance and finished-product requirements.

The Expertise Behind the Work

Across technical, production, safety, logistics and customer service roles, Nu-Tec brings specialized knowledge to each stage of the work.

Hugh Loomans

President & Chief Executive Officer

Brad Culp

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Cassandra Loomans

Vice President

Achille Correggia

Product Support Specialist, Sales & Marketing

Danny Ribeiro

Operations Manager

Alex Loomans

Sales Representative

Steve Hewgill

Director, Sales & Marketing

Put Our Experience to Work on Your Next Opportunity

Bring us the challenge, requirement or opportunity. We’ll help identify the right path forward.