Golden Valley, Minnesota
May 2, 2008
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. today announced it has begun exploring
locations in the Corn Belt to build a new corn production
facility. The proposed facility will supplement current corn
production for Syngenta and will ensure adequate supplies to
meet the anticipated demand for hybrids with Agrisure traits
marketed through the Syngenta seed brands of Garst, Golden
Harvest, and NK.
Syngenta is conducting its search for potential sites throughout
several states in the Corn Belt. Syngenta will seek a location
where our facility and new employees can build a strong and
mutually beneficial relationship for the local economy. Syngenta
is a valued employer and contributes to many local economies
around the United States with corn and soybean production and
research facilities in 47 communities.
More information will be provided as the search and selection
process moves forward.
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to
sustainable agriculture through innovative research and
technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and
ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in
2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over
21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on
the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). |
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