Monheim, Germany
July 25, 2013
- Consolidating sites for vegetable seeds and biologics research in the US: Bayer CropScience plans to open integrated R&D site in West Sacramento, California
- Focus on integrated crop solutions based on seeds, chemicals and biologics
- Significant expansion of facilities
- Relocation from Davis to West Sacramento planned for Q1/2014
Bayer CropScience plans to consolidate and expand its U.S.-based R&D operations for vegetable seeds and biological crop protection products in a new site in West Sacramento, California. The integrated site, with an existing office and laboratory building on ten acres of land, has the capacity to employ approximately 300 people. The vegetable seeds research, as well as the company’s Biologics business management, both located in Davis, California, will move about ten miles to West Sacramento in Q1/2014. The site will also include a pilot plant, and additionally Bayer CropScience has identified nearby land for greenhouse and test plot purposes in West Sacramento.
The scientists at Bayer CropScience in Davis, California, specialize in developing biological crop protection
products which provide additional options for farmers.
"We are focused on better leveraging our full research and development capabilities by both consolidating and expanding our global R&D organization," said Dr. David Nicholson, Bayer CropScience’s Head of Research & Development. "Our new facilities in West Sacramento will enable us to deliver integrated crop solutions more rapidly by intensifying the research links between our vegetable seeds and Biologics experts and thus strengthening our innovative power."
Johan Peleman, Head of Vegetable Seeds R&D, added: "The new location offers top-notch equipment and allows for a stimulating exchange across disciplines. At the same time, we can further strengthen our bonds with the University of California at Davis, one of the world’s top plant science institutes."
Bayer CropScience will use the new site to expand and accelerate the development of innovative products which will be marketed worldwide as part of integrated crop solutions through its global network of field sales and technical resources. "Integrated crop solutions, with biologics and vegetable seeds as key components, will give growers worldwide new tools to manage the diverse demands of the food chain while maximizing the yield and quality of their crops" added Mike Miille, Head of Business Management Biologics at Bayer CropScience.
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech materials. This year the company looks back on 150 years of working to fulfill its mission "Bayer: Science For A Better Life". Bayer CropScience, the subgroup of Bayer AG responsible for the agricultural business, has annual sales of EUR 8,383 million (2012) and is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of seeds, crop protection and non-agricultural pest control. The company offers an outstanding range of products including high value seeds, innovative crop protection solutions based on chemical and biological modes of action as well as an extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture. In the area of non-agricultural applications, Bayer CropScience has a broad portfolio of products and services to control pests from home and garden to forestry applications. The company has a global workforce of 20,800 and is represented in more than 120 countries.
Press release from the Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO)
SACTO Assists Bayer CropScience in the Location of its Integrated R&D Site in West Sacramento
Sacramento, California
July 24, 2013
The Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO) is pleased to announce the location of Bayer CropScience, a division of Bayer AG, in West Sacramento, California. The new facility will serve as the North American headquarters and research and development center for the vegetable seed and crop protection divisions of the company, which have joined to form Bayer CropScience. The approximately 164,000 square foot facility on ten acres will employ 300 at full capacity. The company will also acquire an additional non-contiguous site on which to construct a greenhouse facility. The project will have an economic impact of about $127 million in output (the value of goods and services in the Sacramento Region economy on an annual basis generated through direct, indirect, and induced activities of the company.)
Bayer CropScience will use the new site to expand and accelerate the development of innovative products which will be marketed worldwide as part of integrated crop solutions through the company’s global network of field sales and technical resources. “Integrated crop solutions, with Biologics and Vegetable Seeds as key components, will give growers worldwide new tools to manage the diverse demands of the food chain while maximizing the yield and quality of their crops” added Mike Miille, Head of Business Management, Biologics at Bayer CropScience. “It is exciting that the new jobs that will be created in Greater Sacramento area through this investment and expansion will have such a wide-reaching impact.”
With annual sales of over $1.5 billion, Bayer CropScience is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies and has a well-established inventory of environmentally green products, fruit and vegetable seed products, and biological control agents available in 30 countries. It is expected that green products will increase significantly with tremendous growth opportunity in all agricultural crops as well as in the environmental science business. The West Sacramento facility will further strengthen the company’s bonds with the University of California at Davis, one of the world’s top plant science institutes. The new location will be a world class center of expertise and excellence and demonstrates the company’s continued commitment and investment in agriculture-related R&D.
“The commitment to the Sacramento Region that this investment represents by a company with the global stature of Bayer AG validates the region’s strength in agriculture, biotech, and related sciences and paves the way for more companies to follow,” said Gary L. Bradus, SACTO Board Chair.
“We’re thrilled with Bayer’s decision to locate in West Sacramento. The decision will bring new jobs, revenue, and opportunities for other businesses and industry sectors to the area,” said West Sacramento Mayor, Christopher Cabaldon. “Our staff worked closely with SACTO to put together a deal that allows Bayer AG to grow its footprint in the region.”
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care,
agriculture and high-tech materials. This year the company looks back on 150 years of working to fulfill its mission “Bayer: Science For A Better Life.” Bayer CropScience, the subgroup of Bayer AG responsible for the agricultural business, is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of seeds, crop protection and non-agricultural pest control. Bayer CropScience has a broad portfolio of products and services to control pests from home and garden to forestry applications. The company has a global workforce of 21,000 and is represented in more than 120 countries.
Bayer was represented by Ron Thomas and Bruce Hohenhaus of Cushman & Wakefield. The project enlisted the assistance of many partners at both the state and local levels. SACTO would like to especially thank Mather Kearney of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), the California Employment Training Panel, and the City of West Sacramento for their support in the effort.
Bayer CropScience will integrierten F&E-Standort in Kalifornien eröffnen
- Zusammenlegung von US-Forschungsstandorten für Gemüsesaatgut und Biologika:
Bayer CropScience will integrierten F&E-Standort in Kalifornien eröffnen
- Schwerpunkt auf integrierten Kulturlösungen aus Saatgut, Chemikalien und Biologika
- Deutliche Erweiterung der Infrastruktur
- Umzug von Davis nach West Sacramento für das erste Quartal 2014 geplant
Bayer CropScience will seine Forschung und Entwicklung (F&E) im Bereich Gemüsesaatgut und biologische Pflanzenschutzmittel in den USA an einem neuen Standort in West Sacramento, Kalifornien, bündeln. An dem integrierten, vier Hektar großen Standort mit einem bereits vorhandenen Büro- und Laborgebäude können bis zu 300 Mitarbeiter tätig werden. Die Gemüsesaatgutforschung und das Biologika-Management des Unternehmens, die zurzeit ihren Sitz im kalifornischen Davis haben, werden im ersten Quartal 2014 in das etwa 15 Kilometer entfernte West Sacramento umziehen. An dem Standort soll auch eine Versuchsanlage errichtet werden. Außerdem plant Bayer CropScience den Kauf nahegelegener Flächen für den Bau von Gewächshäusern und für Feldversuche.
"Unser Hauptanliegen ist es, das Potenzial unserer globalen Forschungs- und Entwicklungskapazitäten durch Zusammenlegungen und Erweiterungen noch besser auszuschöpfen", erklärte Dr. David Nicholson, Leiter des Bereichs Forschung und Entwicklung bei Bayer CropScience. "Unsere neuen Einrichtungen in West Sacramento werden uns helfen, schneller integrierte Anbaulösungen zu liefern, da sie die Zusammenarbeit unserer Experten für Gemüsesaatgut und biologische Pflanzenschutzmittel fördern und so unsere Innovationskraft verstärken werden."
Johan Peleman, Leiter F&E Gemüsesaatgut, fügt hinzu: "Der neue Standort bietet erstklassige Einrichtungen und ermöglicht einen stimulierenden Austausch zwischen den verschiedenen Forschungsdisziplinen. Gleichzeitig können wir unsere Verbindungen zur University of California ausbauen, einem der weltweit führenden Institute für Pflanzenwissenschaften."
Bayer CropScience will den neuen Standort dazu nutzen, die Entwicklung innovativer Produkte auszuweiten und zu beschleunigen. Sie sollen über das globale Netzwerk des Unternehmens, vor allem über den Außendienst und Techniker, weltweit als Bestandteile integrierter Kulturlösungen vermarktet werden. "Integrierte Kulturlösungen mit biologischen Pflanzenschutzmitteln und Gemüsesaatgut als zentralen Komponenten werden Landwirten weltweit neue Werkzeuge bieten, um die vielfältigen Anforderungen der Nahrungsmittelkette zu erfüllen und den Ertrag sowie die Qualität ihrer Ernten zu verbessern", ergänzt Mike Miille, Leiter des Bereichs Business Management Biologics bei Bayer CropScience.
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