OHP®, an American Vanguard® Company, to Become Master Distributor of Certis® Biological Products in U.S. Non-crop Markets
November 15 2023 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
American Vanguard Company (NYSE: AVD) today announced that OHP®
Inc., a leading provider of technology-based solutions for
greenhouse and nursery production applications, has agreed to
become master distributor in U.S. non-crop markets of biological
technologies developed by Certis® Biologicals. With the agreement,
OHP, an American Vanguard® Company and a vital part of the AMGUARD™
Environmental Technologies specialty brand, becomes the sole access
point for Certis technologies in U.S. non-crop markets. Certis
Biologicals, a part of the AgriScience Division of Mitsui &
Company, is a pioneer in the development of biological pesticides
and has become one of the world’s leading manufacturers and
distributors of biopesticides.
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In addition to Certis products which OHP currently markets under
OHP brands, the agreement includes commercialization of Certis’
BotaniGard® and Mycotrol® products. The agreement also gives OHP
exclusive access to Certis’ pipeline of new technologies for
non-crop markets.
Strategically, the OHP-Certis agreement enhances American
Vanguard’s commitment to expanding its GreenSolutions™ portfolio
and is aligned with AMGUARD’s strategy to be a provider of
best-in-class technologies and market access.
Shayne M. Wetherall, CEO, OHP, noted, “This is a very important
development for OHP and the AMGUARD brand. Certis’ products and
brands are well established and widely considered to be
best-in-class. We are excited to integrate Certis’ current and
future innovations into OHP’s and AMGUARD’s rapidly expanding
portfolio of GreenSolutions for non-crop markets beginning in
2024.”
Amy O’Shea, President & CEO, Certis Biologicals, said, “We
are excited to build upon a longstanding partnership with OHP to
bring Certis Biologicals biopesticide technologies to the nursery,
greenhouse, turf and ornamental and cannabis market. We feel OHP is
uniquely positioned with reach, expertise and knowledge to
successfully deliver these technologies to growers and retailers in
the non-crop segment.”
Chris Judd, Head of North America, Certis Biologicals, added,
“When looking for a partner in this space, OHP stood out with their
skills and capabilities to successfully position our flagship
brands BotaniGard and Mycotrol in these markets. These are trusted
brands by growers and retailers in the nursery, greenhouse,
T&O, and cannabis markets, and finding the right partner was
paramount to us. We feel we did that with OHP.”
About OHP
OHP Inc, originally Olympic Horticultural Products, was founded
with the goal of becoming the leading provider of technology based
pesticide solutions for the greenhouse and nursery production
markets. Today, as we have evolved into our new OHP identity we are
recognized as the leader in this market. The OHP team exclusively
markets our products, specifically packaged and labeled for the
greenhouse and nursery production markets, through a network of
leading distribution partners throughout the United States and
Puerto Rico. www.ohp.com/
About Certis Biologicals
For more than three decades, Certis Biologicals has been a
pioneer in the field of biological pesticides for commercial
agricultural use. We are a leading manufacturer of bio-based
products, with innovative technologies and production expertise
spanning from fermentation to formulation. We currently own and
operate two US-based manufacturing facilities and one international
manufacturing facility through a joint venture. We have the largest
number of global registrations of biological products and the
relationships needed to deliver those products across a multitude
of market segments and geographies. Currently, our products are
sold in the US and exported to more than 50 countries. Certis
Biologicals is headquartered in Columbia, MD.
www.certisbio.com/
About AMGUARD Environmental Technologies
AMGUARD Environmental Technologies is an emerging provider of
non-crop and specialty technology solutions for the US Public
Health, Pest Control, Ornamental & Greenhouse, Golf, Lawn &
Landscape, and Consumer markets. From our RTP headquarters and
labs, AMGUARD discovers, develops and commercializes a diverse
portfolio of proven chemistries, innovative technologies, and green
solutions into diverse markets. At our core, we are innovators. We
are committed to protecting the population from disease vectors,
mitigating structural pest damage, creating healthy outdoor living
spaces, and maintaining outdoor sports and recreation venues. Our
mission is to provide our customers with powerful technology
solutions to keep their businesses strong and growing.
www.amguardtech.com
About American Vanguard
American Vanguard Corporation is a diversified specialty and
agricultural products company that develops, manufactures, and
markets solutions for crop protection and nutrition, turf and
ornamentals management, commercial and consumer pest control. Over
the past 20 years, through product and business acquisitions, the
Company has expanded its operations into 19 countries and now has
over 1,000 product registrations in 56 nations worldwide. Its
strategy rests on three growth initiatives – i) Core Business
(through innovation of conventional products), ii) Green Solutions
(with over 130 biorational products – including fertilizers,
microbials, nutritionals and non-conventional products) and iii)
Precision Agriculture innovation (including SIMPAS prescriptive
application and Ultimus measure/record/verify technologies).
American Vanguard is included in the Russell 2000® and Russell
3000® Indexes. To learn more about American Vanguard, please
reference the Company’s web site at www.american-vanguard.com.
The Company, from time to time, may discuss forward-looking
information. Except for the historical information contained in
this release, all forward-looking statements are estimates by the
Company’s management and are subject to various risks and
uncertainties that may cause results to differ from management’s
current expectations. Such factors include weather conditions,
changes in regulatory policy and other risks as detailed in the
Company’s SEC reports and filings. All forward-looking statements,
if any, in this release represent the Company’s judgment as of the
date of this release.
For additional information on products and services visit
www.AMVAC.com.
©2023 All rights reserved. AMVAC Chemical Corporation is a
wholly owned subsidiary of American Vanguard Corporation. American
Vanguard, AMVAC, OHP, AMGUARD, GreenSolutions, and respective logos
are trademarks owned by AMVAC Chemical Corporation.
Certis is a trademark owned by Certis U.S.A. L.LC.
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Shayne M. Wetherall Chief Executive Officer OHP, Inc.
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