CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)

Overview

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a prominent entity in the sector of manufacturing and supplying hydrogen and nitrogen-based products, serving a broad spectrum of industrial, energy, fertilizer, and emissions abatement markets. With a global outreach encompassing North America and Europe, the company has carved out a significant niche in delivering essential chemicals and substances for various applications. Originally established in 1946, CF Industries prides itself on an extensive product line that caters to a wide assortment of industrial requirements, and has developed a structured operational framework divided into specific segments such as Ammonia, Granular Urea, UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate), AN (Ammonium Nitrate), and Other. With its headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois, the company has grown to become a vital link in the supply chain for cooperatives, fertilizer distributors, traders, wholesalers, and direct industrial users.

Products and Services

CF Industries’ portfolio encompasses an extensive range of products, integral to agriculture, industry, and environmental management sectors:

• Anhydrous Ammonia: Utilized primarily as a nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture, it also finds use in industrial applications due to its high nitrogen content, making it a critical input for various chemical processes.
• Granular Urea: Another important nitrogen-based fertilizer, granular urea is favored for its high nutrient content and ease of application, providing vital support for the agricultural industry.
• Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN): This liquid fertilizer solution is a combination of urea and ammonium nitrate, offering flexibility in application and providing an efficient nitrogen source for crops.
• Ammonium Nitrate (AN): Primarily used as a nitrogen fertilizer, AN is also an essential component in certain industrial explosives for mining, construction, and quarrying applications.
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF): As part of emissions control, DEF is used in vehicles and equipment with diesel engines to reduce the amount of nitrogen oxides released into the air.
• Urea Liquor: A concentrated solution of urea in water used as a nitrogen source in NOx control systems for industrial emissions and in agricultural applications.
• Nitric Acid: Employed in the manufacture of ammonium nitrate and in various sectors including the pharmaceutical and explosives industries, nitric acid is crucial for multiple chemical synthesis processes.
• Aqua Ammonia: Also known as ammonia water, this solution is used as a refrigerant, in water treatment, and as a precursor in various compound production processes.