Ames, Iowa (September 30, 2002) –
Becker Underwood, Inc., a leading manufacturer of bio-agronomic and specialty chemical products, announces the purchase of the U.S. based specialty seed coatings company, Seedbiotics. The recent acquisition unites Becker Underwood’s existing seed coating and polymer technologies and expertise with Seedbiotics’ proven coating and polymer operations. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Seedbiotics was founded in 1989 and is based in Caldwell, Idaho and is managed by Greg Waibel. Primary markets served by the company’s coating operations include the alfalfa, clover and grass seed industries through its coating operations as well as row crop and specialty crops through its polymer business.
“Seedbiotics’ resources are a wonderful complement to our existing seed coating and polymer products,” says Becker Underwood President, Peter Innes. “By adding the ability to additionally coat alfalfa, clover, and turf seed for our customers, we can pass even more value to our customers nationwide.”
The Seedbiotics acquisition closely follows Becker Underwood’s recent purchase of the Sepiret range of seed coating products from the French based specialty chemical producer, Seppic. Becker Underwood also purchased U.S. based Urbana Laboratories as part of the Seedbiotics deal.
“Our strategic growth is focused in our areas of expertise,” says Becker Underwood CEO, Roger Underwood.
“Recent acquisitions in Europe, and North America highlight our global presence and our growing ability to provide value to our customers and partners.”
Founded in 1982 in Ames, Iowa, Becker Underwood, Inc. manufactures and markets a variety of specialty chemicals, and bio-agronomic products for turf management, agriculture, seed treatment, wood recycling, aquaculture, vegetation management, forestry, structural pest control and many other industries. To learn more about their products, visit the company’s web site at www.beckerunderwood.com.
