About Min Plus
Meet the New Owners –
Daniel and Rachel Gangemi
In January 2022, Daniel and Rachel Gangemi took over Min Plus, bringing fresh energy and innovation. They’ve modernised the mill with extensive upgrades, focusing on improving operations, packaging and marketing to enhance the product’s reach and efficiency.
Our Upgrades:
- Control room and wiring upgrades
- Modern variable speed drives to save power
- New conveyor systems and increased fill capacities
- Revamped website and packaging designs
- New product sizes – 2.5kg and 5kg buckets, 15kg and 1 tonne bags
- Precision loading scales
- Rebuilt front ball mill bearing
A Rich History – The Legacy of Sam Catalano
Min Plus was founded on the visionary efforts of Sam Catalano, a man deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of Innisfail. With a background in sugar cane cultivation, cattle rearing, timber business, mining and quarrying, Sam established a quarry in the early 1980’s. He noticed that crops near the quarry exhibited fewer diseases, and cattle showed a preference for grazing in the area.
With curiosity and determination, Sam collaborated with the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) and discovered that the increased mineral content in the soil and water, derived from the volcanic rock dust was highly beneficial to plant and animal health.
Nearly five years of research led to the formulation of a revolutionary product using mineral rock dust. with CSIRO led to the formulation of a revolutionary product using mineral rock dust. A pilot plant was established to ensure consistency, and custom equipment was designed to product a viable product.
In July 1992, Sam Catalano began manufacturing and selling Min Plus locally and nationally. Under his leadership, Min Plus became a proven and successful product.
Our Mission: Continuing the Legacy
At Min Plus, our mission is to rejuvenate soils across Australia, promoting healthier crops and sustainable agriculture. Under the leadership of Daniel and Rachel Gangemi, we are committed to enhancing our operations and delivering high-quality volcanic rock dust to farmers nation-wide. We strive to support Australian agriculture by providing a proven and effective soil rejuvenator, ensuring that Min Plus remains a trusted name in soil health for generations to come. Join us as we continue to innovate and improve, helping to build a more sustainable future for Australian farming.