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warehouse space serving all North
America. BioWorks also has warehouse
and shipping space in Las Vegas
that enhances supply capabilities
to growers and distributors in
western regions of the U.S.
" We are excited about our intended
relationship with Biobest Group and
how it will be transformative for the
solutions and support we offer to
the market, " said Bill Foster, CEO of
BioWorks. " Our priority is to be one of
the most important sustainable crop
protection providers across North
America. Growers, channel partners,
and our employees will all benefit
from our relationship with Biobest. "
The transaction is subject to
completing customary due diligence
investigations, execution of a definitive
purchase agreement and satisfaction of
specified closing conditions, including
board approval of each company
and certain third-party approvals.
DÜMMEN ORANGE NORTH
AMERICA PRESIDENT RETIRES
Dümmen Orange North America
president Keith Cable has announced
his retirement effective May 15. He
had a more than 30-year horticulture
career, overseeing leadership of the
North American region for Dümmen
Orange for the last four years.
" Keith had a successful career
in our industry, and he's been a
pleasure to work with since he joined
our company in 2017, " said Hugo
Noordhoek Hegt, Dümmen Orange
CEO. " We support his decision and
wish him a happy, healthy, and
rewarding retirement in the years
ahead. Our Dümmen Orange team
is prepared to seamlessly transfer
his responsibilities to our other
experienced leaders. "
Those responsibilities will be
reorganized between two veteran
company executives.
Nathan Lamkey, McHutchison
and Vaughan's Horticulture
president, will become regional
head in North America for Dümmen
Orange. Lamkey will report to Perry
Wismans, who has been appointed
global chief operating officer.
Frank Magnusson, vice president of
finance in the Americas, will continue
to oversee all financial activities in
the region. Frank has been a senior
member in the region for 11 years
and will continue to report to Arjan
Kaaks, global chief financial officer.
" The North American region
continues to represent a growth
region for our global organization, "
said Noordhoek Hegt. " Over the past
couple years, we have been investing
heavily to establish a larger and more
experienced team to support this
growth. We are confident that this new
leadership will continue to improve the
performance of our business. "
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