Pursell Technologies purchased 660 3rd Ave. in Sylacauga, AL, from Russell Corp. for $1.1 million, or $8 per square foot. David Barber of Binswanger's Atlanta office brokered both sides of the transaction. The 137,485-square-foot industrial property includes private offices and a large conference room. Alabama-based Pursell Technologies, founded in 1904, is the world's largest manufacturer of controlled-release fertilizers. Pursell is best known for its Polyon and TriKote brand fertilizer products.