Sylvite’s Specialty Manufacturing Arm: Nu-Tec
Sylvite’s Applied Innovation Engine: Nu-Tec
Nu-Tec pairs technical expertise with practical manufacturing in Putnam, Ontario. We source specialized fertilizer technologies, manufacture ice melters and provide custom blending and packaging to turn product requirements into finished goods.
About Nu-Tec
Applied Innovation Backed by Manufacturing Expertise
Polymer coating and four longevity options help turf managers match nitrogen delivery to the needs of the season.
TTRU® Controlled-Release Urea Technology
Controlled Nitrogen Release for Lasting Turf Performance
Polymer coating and four longevity options help turf managers match nitrogen delivery to the needs of the season.
A Controlled-Release Approach to Turf Nutrition
TTRU™ is a polymer-coated urea technology available in 60-, 90-, 120- and 180-day longevity options. The coating controls how quickly nitrogen moves from the granule into the surrounding soil.
Where TTRU™ Technology Fits
TTRU™ is suited to golf, sports turf, and commercial and residential lawn care applications where extended nitrogen delivery is required.
How TTRU™ Regulates Nitrogen Release
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Moisture Enters the Coating
Soil moisture passes through the polymer coating and into the fertilizer granule.
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Nitrogen Dissolves Within
The nutrient dissolves inside the coating, creating a concentrated solution within the granule.
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Nitrogen Moves Into the Soil
Dissolved nutrients diffuse through the polymer coating into the surrounding soil solution.
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Release Continues Over Time
Temperature and coating thickness regulate the release rate, creating TTRU™ options designed for 60-, 90-, 120- and 180-day feeding periods.
Greater Control Across the Fertilization Cycle
Controlled release helps maintain a more consistent nutrient supply while giving turf managers greater flexibility in how they build a fertilization program.
Consistent Nutrition
Gradual nitrogen release helps reduce peaks and valleys in nutrient availability and unwanted growth flushes.
Durable Coating
The coating is designed to remain intact through transportation, blending and application.
Reduced Loss Potential
Controlled release helps reduce the potential for nitrogen loss through leaching, denitrification, runoff and volatilization.
Flexible Longevity
Four longevity options support different feeding requirements: 60 days for shorter feeding windows; 90 and 120 days for progressively extended nitrogen delivery; and 180 days for the longest controlled-release window.
Explore Sylvite Products Featuring Stabilized Nitrogen™ Technology
Explore finished Sylvite products formulated with stabilized nitrogen technology for specific turf, lawn care and professional applications.
Explore Sylvite Products Featuring TTRU™ Technology
Explore finished Sylvite products made with TTRU™ controlled-release technology for specific turf and lawn care applications.
ProLong® Slow Release Lawn Fertilizer (30-0-3)
25% slow-release nitrogen provides even, consistent feed for up to 10 weeks of plant response, with iron for deep green colour and humic acid for root health, in a phosphorus-free formula. Contains TTRU™ technology supplied by Nu-Tec. Available in a 6 kg box or 12 kg bag.
Decades of Formulation Experience
The Putnam operation has evolved through Hillview Farms, Nu-Gro and Agrium, carrying forward decades of specialty product experience into its role within Sylvite today.
Built on Specialty Manufacturing
The Putnam operation has a long history of manufacturing fertilizer and 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 applies that experience to product development, formulation, manufacturing and packaging across fertilizer and ice melting markets.
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
Matt Stairs
Plant Operations Manager
Alex Loomans
Sales Representative
Steve Hewgill
Director, Sales & Marketing
Frequently Asked Questions
How do ice melters work?
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Contact Details
2720 Couch Road
Putnam, Ontario
N0L 2B0
Canada
email@nu-tec.sylvite.com
555-555-5555