TEL AVIV, Israel, July 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The transition from Makhteshim Agan Industries to Adama moves forward as subsidiary companies representing the manufacturers and suppliers within the Group, currently trading under a variety of brand names, take on the Adama name. Adama which officially changed its group name in early April is a world leader in farmer-centric agricultural solutions.
The many suppliers to the Adama Group are urged to ensure that they are aware of the changes and to amend their records or to contact the company concerned for further details.
The table below shows how the name change is unfolding.
Old Name | New Name | Date of Change |
Makhteshim Agan Holding BV Rotterdam NL | ADAMA Agriculture BV | 16th June 2014 |
Makhteshim Agan Holding BV Rotterdam NL Schaffhausen Branch, Switzerland | ADAMA Agriculture BV Amsterdam (NL) Schaffhausen Branch, Switzerland | 1st July 2014 |
Celsius Property BV Amsterdam NL Schaffhausen Branch, Switzerland | ADAMA Celsius BV Amsterdam (NL) Schaffhausen Branch | 1st July 2014 |
Makhteshim Chemical Works Ltd , Israel | ADAMA Makhteshim Ltd | 1st July 2014 |
Agan Chemical Manufacturers Limited, Israel | ADAMA Agan Ltd | 1st July 2014 |
Irvita Plant Protection NV, Curacao, NL | ADAMA Irvita NV | 1st July 2014 |
Irvita Plant Protection a Branch of Celsius Property BV, Curacao, NL | ADAMA Celsius BV Curacao Branch | 1st July 2014 |
Quena Plant Protection NV, Curacao NL | ADAMA Quena NV | 1st July 2014 |
Quena Plant Protection a Branch of Fahrenheit Holding BV, Curacao NL | ADAMA Fahrenheit BV Curacao Branch | 1st July 2014 |
Makhteshim Agan Agro SA Poland | ADAMA Manufacturing Poland SA | 1st July 2014 |
Feinchemie Schwebda GmbH | ADAMA Deutschland GmbH | 1st June2014 |
Aragonesas Agro S.A. | ADAMA Agriculture Espana SA | 17th November 2014 |
Milenia Agrociencias S/A | ADAMA Brasil S.A. | 1st July 2014 |
Proficol Andina BV | ADAMA Andina BV Surcusal Colombia | 1st August 2014 |
The name, Adama, comes from the Hebrew word for "earth" and reflects the Company's farmer-centric focus and its commitment to advancing agriculture in its markets around the world.
About ADAMA Agricultural Solutions
ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., formerly known as Makhteshim Agan Industries, is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of crop-protection solutions, and the leading off-patent provider. The company supplies efficient solutions to farmers across the full farming value-chain, including crop-protection, novel agricultural technologies, and complementary non-crop businesses. In 2013, the company's revenues were over $3 billion, and it is ranked seventh in the world in the overall agro-chemicals industry. The company is characterized by its innovation, farmer-centric approach to product development, and strict standards of environmental protection and quality control. For more information, visit us at www.adama.com
Contact:
Anna Wood
Global Public Relations Coordinator
Email: IR@adama.com
Phone: +972 73 232 1131
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SOURCE ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd.
