CMP Profile
Compass Minerals International, Inc., established in 1993 and based in Overland Park, Kansas, is a prominent producer and distributor of essential minerals across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and globally. The company operates through two key segments: Salt and Plant Nutrition. The Salt segment specializes in the production, marketing, and sale of sodium chloride and magnesium chloride products, encompassing rock salt, mechanically and solar evaporated salt, and various forms of brine and flake magnesium chloride. Additionally, Compass Minerals purchases potassium chloride and calcium chloride, which are either sold as finished products or blended with sodium chloride to create specialty formulations.
Primarily known for its deicing products used on roadways and in consumer applications, the Salt segment also serves industrial sectors including chemical production, water treatment, and human and animal nutrition. Compass Minerals extends its offerings to encompass other consumer and industrial applications, reflecting its diverse product portfolio and market reach. The company also provides records management services as part of its service offerings.
The Plant Nutrition segment focuses on producing and selling specialty fertilizers under the Protassium+ brand, featuring sulfate of potash in various grades suitable for broadcast spreaders, direct application, and liquid fertilizer solutions. Additionally, Compass Minerals offers turf products tailored for the turf and ornamental markets, including blends used on golf course greens, as well as organic products. These products are distributed through a network of distributors, retailers of crop inputs, and directly to growers, underscoring the company's commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability through innovative solutions in plant nutrition. With a rich history and strategic global presence, Compass Minerals continues to expand its capabilities and explore new avenues for growth in the essential minerals sector.
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