Key Takeaways
- AgCertain Industries has completed a specialty oil processing expansion at its Boone, Iowa campus, adding capacity for food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, industrial, and bio-based oil markets.
- The upgraded facility enhances capabilities in degumming, bleaching, dewaxing, deodorization, free-fatty acid removal, and customized oil processing, with support for both pilot-scale and commercial manufacturing.
- AgCertain has broken ground on a new wastewater treatment and water reuse facility at the Boone campus, partially funded through the Iowa Water Infrastructure Fund and the State of Iowa.
- The water reuse facility is designed to reduce municipal water dependence, lower wastewater transportation requirements, and support long-term operational expansion.
- Both projects are framed as investments in the Boone community and Central Iowa's regional economy, reinforcing AgCertain's integrated model spanning material sourcing, processing, and logistics.
AgCertain Industries Completes Oil Processing Expansion and Breaks Ground on Water Reuse Facility
AgCertain Industries has completed a specialty oil processing expansion at its Boone, Iowa campus and broken ground on a new wastewater treatment and water reuse facility, marking two concurrent infrastructure investments at the Central Iowa site. The expansion serves customers across food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, industrial, and bio-based specialty oil markets, adding production capacity, operational flexibility, and support for both pilot-scale and commercial manufacturing runs.
The upgraded facility extends AgCertain's processing capabilities across degumming, bleaching, dewaxing, deodorization, free-fatty acid removal, and customized specialty oil processing. It is designed to handle a diverse range of feedstocks while maintaining quality assurance, traceability, and regulatory compliance standards.
“As customer demand continues to grow, we are expanding our capabilities while also building a more sustainable and efficient operation,” said Daniel J. Oh, President and CEO of AgCertain Industries. “The combination of increased specialty oil processing capacity and advanced water reuse technology positions AgCertain to serve our customers at a higher level while remaining responsible stewards of our resources.”
Water Reuse Facility Targets Municipal Water Reduction and Long-Term Expansion
Construction has begun on a new wastewater treatment and water reuse facility at the same Boone campus, with partial funding from the Iowa Water Infrastructure Fund and the State of Iowa. On completion, the facility is expected to reduce the campus's dependence on municipal water resources, lower transportation requirements linked to wastewater management, and create additional headroom for AgCertain's planned long-term growth.
The project is part of AgCertain's broader approach to sustainable agricultural processing, connecting infrastructure investment with environmental stewardship goals across its specialty food, agricultural, and bio-based product businesses.
“Central Iowa continues to be an outstanding place to invest and grow,” said Oh. “We are grateful for the support of our employees, customers, partners, and state and local leaders who have helped make these milestones possible.”
Integrated Operating Model Supports Regional Economic Development
AgCertain's integrated model spans material sourcing, processing, logistics, and final delivery. The company says both projects contribute to regional economic development in Boone and lay the groundwork for continued facility expansion at the Central Iowa campus.
