Makhteshim Agan Industries (47% of voting rights) is the world's leading generic manufacturer and distributor of agrochemical crop protection products. The group is ranked amongst the world's largest manufacturers of crop protection chemicals, with a wide range of advanced, environmentally-friendly products. Makhteshim Agan sells its crop protection products in over 100 countries.

Makhteshim Agan manufactures a full range of products, including insecticides, fungicides, acaricides and herbicides, as well as plant growth regulators. In addition, the company is engaged in the development, production and marketing of fine chemicals, intermediates, specialty aroma chemicals, industrial chemicals and optical brighteners, natural antioxidants and nutraceuticals.

 

Makhteshim Agan's main facilities in Israel are complemented by an active manufacturing presence in Brazil, Columbia, Greece and Spain, and supported by a worldwide network of distribution channels. Noted for its quality standards, Makhteshim Agan has co-manufacturing agreements with leading industry multinationals. The company has recently expanded its operations in Europe and North American markets.

 

Makhteshim Agan continues to strengthen its portfolio with the intensive development and launching of new generic products. As a result of its strategic position, and as a consequence of consolodations in the agrochemical industry, the company is well-positioned to benefit from the consolidations in the crop protection industry by actively identifying complementary companies and products for acquisitions.

 

Visit Makhteshim-Agan's web site at www.ma-indystries.com