Beijing and TEL AVIV, Israel, December 18, 2017 – Global crop protection group ADAMA, the combination of Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd. and Hubei Sanonda Co., Ltd. (together, "ADAMA" or "the Combined Company"), today announced that its state-of-the-art global formulation center in Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, is to commence operations.
Covering an area of 119,100 square meters (178.68 mu), the fully-automated formulation facility is located at the modern industrial park of Huai'an. It includes advanced filling workshops and a logistics center. The facility also benefits from its proximity to ADAMA's new R&D center in Nanjing.
The new Huai'an formulation center and the Sanonda facilities in Jingzhou City together form ADAMA's China operational hub, which is now a key component in ADAMA's global operational layout, alongside its advanced operational hub in Israel. With its location in Jiangsu Province, a leading global base of advanced chemical development and production, and adhering to the highest quality, safety and environmental standards, the Huai'an formulation center is expected to deliver significant operational efficiencies. It will benefit from nearby availability of raw materials and intermediates, as well as shorter supply lines, and will significantly bolster ADAMA's ability to efficiently provide differentiated solutions to farmers in China and around the world.
Commenting on the development, An Liru, Head of ADAMA's China Cluster, noted, "This is an important milestone for ADAMA, as the new state-of-the-art facility in Huai'an will play a pivotal role in enhancing our global product offering. Together, our China and Israel hubs form a robust launch pad for ADAMA's advanced products, both for the Chinese and global markets."
About the Combined Company:
The Combined Company, which will be named ADAMA, is comprised of Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd. and Hubei Sanonda Ltd., and is one of the world's leading crop protection companies. We strive to “Create Simplicity in Agriculture” - offering farmers effective products and services that simplify their lives and help them grow. With one of the most comprehensive and diversified portfolios of differentiated, quality products, our 6,600-strong team reaches farmers in over 100 countries, providing them with solutions to control weeds, insects and disease, and improve their yields. For more information, please visit us at http://www.adama.com and follow us on Twitter?.