Sipcam Agro, Amguard partner in strategic distribution agreement

Sipcam Agro USA and Amguard Environmental Technologies unveiled a strategic distribution agreement enabling Amguard to commercialize a portfolio of Sipcam’s owned technologies, including Carve, Carve Xtra, Coastal, Endow, ETQ Flex, Linchpin, and Slipstream products across U.S. golf, landscape and ornamental markets.

The agreement is effective immediately, with products available to selected distribution partners in time for the upcoming application season. The agreement significantly broadens a longstanding working relationship between the companies and aligns complementary strengths: Sipcam contributes its owned portfolio of established technologies, proven U.S. specialty-market performance, and continued innovation pipeline, while Amguard contributes an active field sales organization and long-standing distributor relationships to expand the portfolio’s commercial reach.

Brent Marek, chief executive officer of Sipcam Agro USA, said, “As the innovator and owner of these technologies, Sipcam is committed to advancing differentiated solutions for specialty customers. This agreement allows Sipcam to significantly expand market penetration and customer access while maintaining ownership and stewardship of our differentiated technologies and accelerating the commercialization of our innovation pipeline.”

“The United States is a strategic market for Sipcam Oxon, and turf & ornamental is an important part of our long-term growth ambitions. This agreement reflects our commitment to investing in innovation, strong partnerships and the continued development of our U.S. business.” Nadia Gagliardini, president, Sipcam Oxon Group.

Shayne M. Wetherall, Amguard president, added, “We’re excited to broaden our relationship with Sipcam Agro. By bringing Sipcam’s innovative technologies to market through our specialty sales and distribution network, we can offer customers a stronger portfolio of novel products and chemistries.”

Dak Kaye, chief executive officer of American Vanguard, said, “I have had a relationship with Sipcam for many years. This agreement pairs Sipcam’s owned, differentiated technologies with Amguard’s commercial reach and distributor relationships. It expands our specialty offering in a capital-efficient way, immediately increases our new product offering, and supports our broader strategy of focusing on highervalue markets where we can win.”