Wynnstay Group to double fertiliser blending in Scotland

Agricultural supply business Wynnstay Group has announced plans to double production of its Glasson blended fertilisers in Scotland, relocating from its current site to a substantially larger production facility at Barrack Road, Montrose.

Wynnstay says it has already placed the principal equipment contract and anticipates the new plant becoming fully operational in early 2027 – “ahead of the peak spring fertiliser season”.

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“To ensure uninterrupted customer service, production will continue at the existing Cobden Street facility – also in Montrose – while the new plant is installed and commissioned,” said a statement.

Once complete, the development is expected to create one of the largest fertiliser blending facilities in Europe.

‘Milestone’ 

Alk Brand, chief executive officer of Wynnstay Group, said: “This investment is another important milestone in the delivery of Strategy Genesis and demonstrates our confidence in the long-term growth opportunities for Glasson Fertilisers and Scottish agriculture.”

Currently, Glasson Fertilisers operates five sites – “from Caithness to Kent” – producing a range of blends for arable and livestock farmers. It is said to be the second largest blending outfit in the UK.

The development follows the company’s investment in a new 65,000t blending operation at Avonmouth in July 2025 as it seeks to expand business in the South West and South Wales.

Latest financial results show that Wynnstay made a profit of £3.5m in 2025 on sales of £583m.

While feed sales volumes suffered, blended fertiliser volumes were up by almost 14% on the year, and merchanted fertiliser volumes were broadly unchanged.

The group’s wider Strategy Genesis programme is a five-year plan focused on investing in key growth opportunities, increasing operational efficiency, and strengthening returns from its manufacturing asset base.