Primary Product
Furfural
Furfural (C5H4O2) is an organic compound derived from agricultural byproducts, including corncob. It is a colourless to amber liquid with an almond-like odor. Today all major oil companies use furfural as selective solvent in the refining of lubricating oils.See Product Specs
Secondary Product
Formic Acid
Formic acid (HCO2H) is the simplest carboxylic acid. It is a colourless liquid having a highly pungent, penetrating odour used in a variety of industries including food chemicals, water treatment, drilling, petrochemistry and fracking.See Product Specs
Secondary Product
Acetic Acid
Acetic acid (C2H4O2) is a carboxylic acid with antifungal and antibacterial properties. The largest single use of acetic acid is in the production of vinyl acetate monomer, followed by acetic anhydride and ester production.See Product Specs
“Bio-Corn is one of Africa’s most innovative chemical manufacturers harnessing argricultural waste to create sustainable products”
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Bio-Corn Plant to Commence
Production in 2020
After significant investment by ISONS Group in state-of-the art automated technology, the plant is in commercial production. After the hydrolysis and distillation processes, the main final product is furfural (5000 tonnes per annum) with additional byproducts, acetic acid (2500 TPA) and formic acid (300 TPA).
Bio-Corn has close to 200 full-time employees of various skill grades ranging from top-level management, chemical, mechanical and electrical engineers to operators and fitters. We consider ourselves a high-impact business that generates sustainable earnings for thousands of smallholder farmers for essentially their waste, significantly contributing to Kenya's GDP.
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Boiler Operator
Proper operation of boiler to ensure sufficient supply of steam to process plant. Run, repair and maintenance of other boilers systems used in the heating and …
Life@Bio-Corn
“I’ve been with ISONS Group since the 1960s, growing as the group grows. I always say, an employee who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected.”
OUR PROMISE
We work with the best people and the best materials available so that we never compromise on quality. We ship globally and give our clients realistic timelines that accommodate their business needs.
sustainability
We procure discarded corncob from thousands of local farmers in Kenya’s maize belt, which is the principal raw material we use in our process. We've identified value-add opportunities for corncob, an agricultural waste, to minimize our impact on the environment.
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About US
BIO-CORN PRODUCTS EPZ LTD
Our Bio-Corn plant is located on the outskirts of Eldoret, Kenya. It was originally installed in 1972 by a Swiss conglomerate. Since rehabilitating the factory, we've installed state-of-the art technology to continue manufacturing furfural and other chemicals.
OUR Team
We've been a family-run business over three generations with a unified long-term commitment to our customers, suppliers and the greater Kenyan community. Our philosophy is that sales may go up and down, but service stays forever.
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