Ames, Iowa (April 3, 2006) – Becker Underwood, Inc., a global leader in seed enhancement technology including the manufacturing of seed colorant and coating products, announces the acquisition of the Sub-Sahara International a company specializing in seed enhancement products.
“Becker Underwood CEO Dr Peter Innes commented: “The addition of Sub-Sahara products extends our position as the largest global supplier of non-pesticide seed enhancement products. We look forward to adding the Sub-Sahara technology to better serve our seed customers around the world.”
Bill Romp, Seed Enhancement Manager USA says, “Combining the best technologies of both companies enables us to better meet the needs of our customers in the seed industry.” Philippe Clement, Head of Seed Enhancement in Europe, adds, “Customers will continue to access the Sub-Sahara products they value as well as other highly regarded products from Becker Underwood”.
Becker Underwood’s innovative seed enhancement technologies are compatible with most seed treatment products and provide seedsmen with technically advanced methods of coloring, coating and inoculating seed.
Mike Wilson of Sub-Sahara said; “We are happy to have found a natural home which will allow the further development of our technology. We are confident that our customers will continue to be well served by Becker Underwood. Our product line could not have been taken on by a better company.”
Becker Underwood, Inc. founded in 1982, is an international developer of bio-agronomic and specialty products. In addition to being the leading manufacturer of seed coatings and colorants, the company is also the leading global producer of inoculants, beneficial nematodes, and a wide range of agricultural and horticultural products. To learn more about its products, visit the company’s web site at www.beckerunderwood.com.
