King’s Lynn, United Kingdom
February 20, 2004
Germain’s Technology Group,
King’s Lynn, U.K., and Seed Solutions, Carrum Down, Victoria,
Australia, are delighted to announce that a seed technology
licensing agreement was concluded between them earlier this
week. The technology licence from Germain’s Technology Group
will enable Seed Solutions to provide custom coating products
and services, as well as to supply seed coating polymers and
powder coatings for wider use by the Australian seed industry.
In addition, Germain’s Technology Group will provide training
and ongoing technical support to enable Seed Solutions to
produce the quality of seed enhancement services demanded by
seed industry, growers and farmers.
The new venture was presented to invited guests at the official
inauguration of Seed Solutions’ new premises on 18th
February 2004.
Chris Fraser, General Manager of Seed Solutions commented:
“Germain’s Technology Group have been strong supporters of ours
in this period, and we are delighted to have forged a strategic
partnership which gives us ongoing access to Research and
Development and leading edge seed technologies.”
Offering his view on this new venture, Mr Paul Ayres, CEO of
Germain’s Technology Group said – “We have developed an
excellent relationship with all involved at Seed Solutions over
quite some time. With the potential growth of seed enhancements
and coatings in Australia, this technology partnership
represents a tremendous opportunity. I am delighted that our
technology will have the opportunity of contributing to what is
a very exciting prospect for Seed Solutions.”
Germain’s Technology Group, a member of
Associated British Foods plc,
provides seed enhancement and coating services and technology
products from nine world locations.
Seed Solutions, a member of Regal Grange Pty Ltd, provides seed
coating services and technologies in Carrum Down, Victoria,
Australia. |
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