Alltech adds added value with Solbiosur, Spanish firm specializing in agricultural and horticultural solutions
The global health and animal nutrition company Alltech has acquired Solbiosur, a Spanish firm specializing in solutions for agricultural and horticultural crops, which will enable it to offer agricultural producers throughout Spain a service that incorporates added value and efficiency. With this operation, a more dynamic supplier of solutions in agriculture and horticulture is born that combines innovation, technology, research and development.
Solbiosur has a good reputation in Spain as a supplier of innovative solutions in agriculture and horticulture to improve the performance and efficiency of producers
For more than 10 years, Solbiosur has manufactured and distributed environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions for agriculture and horticulture. With the arrival of Solbiosur to the family of companies of Alltech, the agricultural and horticultural producers of all Europe can benefit of nutritional solutions of great quality and efficiency.
According to Alltech’s regional director for Spain and Portugal, Bernad Blanch, Solbiosur has been collaborating with Alltech for the past five years. “Our union will increase our ability to offer greater value to our customers in the agricultural and horticultural sector. Thanks to Alltech’s scientific supremacy and distribution capacity and to Solbiosur’s reach, we now have a winning combination that will bring greater efficiency and profitability directly to our customers. ”
Alltech and Solbiosur have identified potential growth opportunities, which may include new product developments and expansion of marketing routes
“This is a unique opportunity for the growth of our business, not only in Europe but throughout the world,” said Steve Borst, CEO of Alltech Crop Science. “We are very pleased with the arrival of Solbiosur to the team of Alltech Crop Science, and enthusiastic for the customer service that will allow us to offer in the region. The two companies are characterized by a highly advanced vision of the future of agriculture and the technologies needed to improve crop health, while ensuring rigorous environmental management. This is an exciting time for both businesses and we are eager to realize the growth opportunities it will bring. ”
The union of the two companies establishes an agronomic center of excellence in Europe and provides greater marketing routes
“With the arrival of the Alltech family, the future of Solbiosur is brilliant,” said Pedro Navarro, commercial director of Solbiosur. “Alltech is a reputed leader in the agricultural sector offering nutritional solutions in both animal and crop production. The new path of Solbiosur by Alltech will strengthen our ability to provide nutritional solutions in agriculture and horticulture to a wider market thanks to the activity of Alltech in more than 120 countries around the world.
The production of Solbiosur will continue to be located in Murcia, from where the distribution will also take place, given the privileged position of the region as one of the largest horticultural zones in Europe.
Together, Alltech and Solbiosur employ more than 40 workers in Spain and more than 5,000 people worldwide
About Alltech
Founded in 1980 by Dr. Pearse Lyons, Irish scientist and entrepreneur, Alltech improves the health and performance of people, animals and plants through nutrition and scientific innovation, especially through technology based on yeast , nutrigenomics and algae.
With nearly 100 manufacturing sites, Alltech is the leading producer and processor of organic yeast and minerals, and its Kentucky algae production plant, the company’s flagship, is one of only two in the world
The ACE (Animal, Consumer, Environment) principle that governs the company and actively supports the company’s more than 5,000 employees worldwide seeks to develop solutions that are safe for animals, consumers and the environment.
Alltech is the only private company among the top five animal health companies in the world. This is a strong competitive advantage that allows Alltech to quickly adapt to the emerging needs of customers and focus on advanced innovation and long-term goals. With its headquarters located just outside Lexington (Kentucky, USA), Alltech has a strong presence in all regions of the world.
About Solbiosur
Founded in 2007, Solbiosur is a reputed manufacturer and distributor of solutions for agricultural and horticultural crops aimed at maximizing the yield and efficiency of producers.
Solbiosur offers products and solutions that do not leave residues, as well as a complete program of fertilization through technical equipment and specialized studies
The company has a highly qualified professional team trained to the highest standards of quality.
As an advocate for environmental sustainability, Solbiosur offers a range of solutions that enable producers to tackle the difficulties of horticultural production and to improve the health and efficiency of crops.
Located in the southeast of Spain, in the region of Murcia, Solbiosur has 10 employees. For more information, visit Alltech.com/spain
Source: Alltech
