Champaign, Illinois
November 24, 2008
Illinois Crop Improvement Association (IL Crop) and
ZEA Global Seeds, LLC
have announced the formation of a new US-based entity, Global
Seed Solutions Inc., focused on providing trait introgression
services for technology and germplasm developers of corn,
sorghum, soybeans and sunflower seed.
GSS, Inc. complements the variety of field and laboratory
services already offered by the parent companies, adding new
infrastructure and human resources in different parts of the
world, offering seed companies exponential flexibility in
counter season services. GSS, Inc. represents an increase in the
pool of services, and most importantly will result in better
outcomes for all the companies in the seed industry.
Marcelo Queijo, President of GSS, Inc. and ZEA Global President
and founder, said, "Teaming with Illinois Crop, will enable us
to deliver significantly improved services to both hemispheres.
GSS will provide world-class trait introgression services
capable of meeting and exceeding stewardship, quality control
and certification requirements.”
Dennis Thompson, Vice-President of GSS and CEO Illinois Crop, is
positive that the incorporation GSS will be welcomed by the
industry and will help to boost business opportunities in an
area where companies are increasingly outsourcing services.
Pablo Heide, ZEA Global CEO said, "ZEA is delighted to be part
of this undertaking. We are confident that GSS will enable us to
deliver excellent value for seed companies in both hemispheres.
We are constantly seeking to improve services and reduce costs
to our clients, and we are confident that GSS will enable us to
achieve this goal."
IL Crop is a not-for-profit corporation with headquarters in
Champaign, Illinois, USA specializing in technology services for
international seed, feed, food and industrial agricultural
industries. For more information, please contact Dennis Thompson
at +1-217-359-4053 or visit:
www.ilcrop.com
ZEA Global Seeds is a privately-owned company operating in
Argentina dedicated to provide full winter season and value
added technology services for seed companies around the world.
For more information, please contact Marcelo Queijo at
+54-2326-456800 or visit:
www.zeaglobal.com
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