Fertilizer Business

Hap Seng Fertilizers Sdn Bhd is a market leader in the trading and distribution of fertilizers and agrochemicals to the plantation industry in Malaysia, handling more than 1 million metric tons of fertilizers and 2 million litres of agrochemicals per annum.

Incorporated in 1969 under the name of Sasco Sdn Bhd, the Division's business was originally in the retail business of agricultural supplies of fertilizers, agrochemicals and agricultural hardware. The name "Sasco" was originally derived from "Sabah Agriculture Supplies Company". Hap Seng Fertilizers has long been an established player in the East Malaysian market and in recent years, its active foray into the Peninsular Malaysian fertilizer market has met with rapid annual growth since 2002.

The Division has a team of highly competent and energetic marketers and it has invested extensively to build an expansive distribution network, including a dealers network. Enhanced by quality products and superb reliable service, Hap Seng Fertilizers is now a prominent player in the Peninsular Malaysian fertilizer market and has expanded regionally into Indonesia. Established in 2004, its subsidiary PT Sasco Indonesia is responsible for the marketing and distribution of fertilizers and agrochemicals in Indonesia.

Hap Seng Fertilizers has a wide network of offices and warehouses. The Division's headquarters is located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor and a regional office is in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. In East Malaysia, branches are located in Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu, Kuching and Bintulu. Apart from warehousing facilities, each branch operates blending and mixing plants, meeting specific customer requirements. Warehouses are located in Port Klang, Prai, Kuantan and Pasir Gudang to support the Division's operations in Peninsular Malaysia.

Hap Seng Fertilizers operates its own NPK granulation plant in Lahad Datu, Sabah with a production capacity of 50,000 metric tons per year. Committed to product excellence, "NAGA" is a NPK brand well known in the Malaysian market.

Hap Seng Chemicals Sdn Bhd, a 70% owned subsidiary, operates a fully integrated glyphosate plant that is the latest in Malaysia. Investment in the latest equipment and stringent quality control ensures products of the highest quality. This glyphosate plant has the capacity to produce more than 2 million litres per year. The glyphosate is marketed under its own brand name, "DEWANA GLYPHOSATE".

List of Branches