MA to combine activities of US environmental solutions affiliates Quali-Pro & Control Solution

Date:07-13-2011

The Makhteshim Agan Group announced that it is combining the activities of two of its U.S.-based environmental solutions affiliates. Raleigh, NC based Quali-Pro which focuses in the Turf and Ornamental segments will combine its activities into Control Solutions Inc. (“CSI”) that addresses the Pest Control, Lawn & Garden and Animal Health segments.

Control Solutions will now be able to offer to the customers an expanded portfolio of top-quality, top-value solutions, including both CSI and Quali-Pro-branded products. With an expanded range of market expertise and product development capabilities, the combined entity intends to accelerate and expand its launch of leading-edge new products. 

Mr. Shaul Friedland, Head of MAI’s Americas region commented, “We are happy to enhance our offering to customers in the environmental solutions arena. Quali Pro today is one of the leading brands in the Turf and Ornamental market with an impressive portfolio. The integration of Quali-Pro and CSI is a strategic move which will enable us to provide a more comprehensive portfolio of effective products for our customers in the environmental solutions market. This move, much like the launch of fipronil based products earlier in the year, complements our overall efforts to strengthen MAI’s presence in the Americas and provides us with a stronger platform for further growth.”

Mr. Mark Boyd, President and CEO of CSI, added, “This business combination is forming a powerhouse for the non-crop arena – a true ‘one-stop-shop’ that offers superior solutions, leading market expertise, and second-to-none service to customers throughout the U.S. It is in our intention to keep and to further strengthen the Quali Pro brand for the benefit of all of our customers.

"To assure continuity and customer satisfaction, we will be keeping our sales teams intact, even after the merger is completed, with each customer continuing to work with the same sales personnel as before.”