Boron Expert

Jento Panjikaran

Jento Panjikaran

Industrial Sales Manager and National Distribution

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With almost 10 years of experience with Rio Tinto, Jento manages U.S. Borax’s industrial sales for our North American distributors. In addition, he oversees the commercial planning for:

  • North America
  • South America
  • Europe
  • India
  • Middle East
  • Africa

He is an expert analyst with a deep understanding of borate industry trends and business needs. Fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Malayalam, Jento received a bachelor of commerce from Christ College in India, and an MBA with a concentration in finance and international business from Oklahoma City University.

Simplify borate procurement with U.S. Borax’s global distributor network

:: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 :: Posted By Jento Panjikaran
Simplify borate procurement with U.S. Borax’s global distributor network
U.S. Borax partners with more than 50 distributors worldwide to ensure reliable access to refined borates. Learn about the advantages of sourcing through a U.S. Borax distributor.

Canada’s trusted borates partner for decades

:: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 :: Posted By Jento Panjikaran
Canada’s trusted borates partner for decades
For more than 70 years, U.S. Borax has been a reliable partner of refined borates in Canada. See how our proven logistics experience and product compliance can help you.



U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving our customers with more than 1,200 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

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