Kingsford Wood Char Plant
Headquarters: Glen, United States
Kingsford (a Clorox division) is developing a wood char production facility in Glen, Mississippi. The plant will utilize pyrolysis to process wood waste from local lumber mills into wood char, the primary ingredient for their charcoal briquette products.
Company Overview
| Role | Plant Operator |
|---|---|
| Status | Under Construction |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Employees | 1000+ |
| Technology | Continuous |
| Headquarters | Glen, United States |
| Region | North America |
| Feedstock Types | Wood WasteBiomass |
| Products & Output | Biochar |
Plant Locations (1)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen | United States | 2025 | Under Construction |
Links & Sources
| Website | Visit Website |
|---|---|
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