[3] They would subsequently go into the production of fertiliser setting up a plant in 1856 at the old Glen distillery in Blackpool Cork.
Sir Basil Goulding stayed on as chairman of the merged company and was join by Tony O'Reilly as co-chairman.
Due to adverse effect on the economy in the immediate post 1973 oil crisis period Fitzwilton was forced to divest itself of various subsidiary companies to repay debts.
The company supplies mainline and customised blended products to suit local nutrient requirements.
[14][15] It continues to trade today under the name of GI Chemicals DAC as part of the wider Chemifloc Group.