Nufarm Americas acquires Cleary Chemical Corporation

Nufarm Americas announced that it acquired Cleary Chemical Corporation, a marketer of fungicides, insecticides and plant growth regulators to the turf and ornamental horticulture industries. The acquisition, which closed Dec. 31, 2012, will result in a stronger product offering for Nufarm, which is currently the third-largest plant protection supplier in the turf and ornamental market.

Nufarm leads the T&O market in selective herbicides and has a substantial insecticide offering. Cleary's extensive portfolio of fungicide brands will boost Nufarm’s market presence and make it an even more attractive supplier for golf and greenhouse/nursery customers.

Nufarm will offer the entire line of Cleary products under the Cleary’s brand name. Vice President of Turf & Ornamentals Sean Casey said in a recent press release that business will continue as usual for the short-term as the two businesses are integrated. He added that customers looking for products and information on Cleary’s products should continue to contact their Cleary’s representative, and the same goes for Nufarm products.

Cleary is based in Dayton, N.J. and has annual sales of approximately $11 million. Nufarm is a global top 10 crop protection company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia with annual turnover in excess of $2.5 billion dollars worldwide. Nufarm has operations in more than 100 countries and employs 3,800 worldwide, including about 250 in the United States. Its mission of “Solutions for a Growing World” is fulfilled by its activities in crop protection and a growing seed business.

To learn more, visit www.nufarm.com.