STAPHYT acquires Agro Trial Center

STAPHYT recently announced it has grown even further thanks to the buy-out of Agro Trial Center company (Austria), from Kwizda Agro (its parent company).

With this acquisition, STAPHYT will expand its field trials capabilities and will offer a direct access to Austria, extra capacities for Czech Republic and reinforcement of STAPHYTS current Hungarian team. A seeds Unit will be soon be developed in Gerhaus (Austria).

The Austria-based company ATC is highly recognized for its high quality level in the business. ATC is located in east Austria in Gerhaus, very close to Hungarian and Slovakian border. Due to the proximity to Slovakia and Hungary, they also offer trials in those countries. It is also present in the Czech Republic (Uherský Ostroh). ATC comes with a wealth of experience, know how and equipment to grow and analyse all major European crops – Trials are executed in field crops, vegetables and permanent crops (fruits, wine and hops). ATC is GEP- and GLP- certified.

STAPHYT will retain the entire workforce, 22 permanent staff, and is happy to keep Thomas BAUER as ATC current manager. Thomas will keep his responsibilities and will be the main point of contact for the technical and local sales aspects.