Arysta LifeScience Operates Business under One Global Identity
TOKYO, June 30, 2005 – In a move to present a strong and unified
presence in the global marketplace, Arysta LifeScience today announced
that it will begin operating in all regions under a single name and
identity.
"Operating as a global enterprise under one name allows us to unify
the organization and present a consistent image in the market," said
Chris Richards, Arysta LifeScience president and CEO. "We honor and
respect the heritage of our regional businesses that will continue to
offer excellent service to their local customers. These companies have
been brought together over the last year under a single, coherent
global strategy. Now is the time to reflect that by using one name –
Arysta LifeScience." The move will strengthen the company’s offerings
to its customers worldwide.
The Arysta LifeScience businesses, serving customers in more than
100 countries, previously operated under separate names including
Arvesta Corporation, Calliope, Hokko do Brasil and Arysta. Calliope
recently celebrated 25 years of operations; Hokko do Brasil has
provided crop protection solutions for more than 37 years. The legacy
companies, operating under one global strategy, are reflecting the
importance of being part of a global family by using one name – Arysta
LifeScience.
"Our products, people and service will remain the same as before,
but our customers will benefit from the company’s global approach and
shared knowledge for crop protection and life science solutions,"
Richards added.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Arysta LifeScience is the world’s
largest privately-held crop protection and life science company with
2004 revenues of ¥103.2 billion (US$1 billion). An entrepreneurial
provider of crop protection and life science products in more than 100
countries worldwide, Arysta LifeScience specializes in the marketing
and distribution of respected crop protection brands and life science
products in harmony with the needs of global producers. More
information on the company is available at: www.arystalifescience.comArvesta, Calliope and Hokko do Brasil Adopt Single Name
For more information, please contact:
Donna Uchida
Global Communications
Arysta LifeScience
Phone: +1 (415) 536-3465
Email: donna.uchida@arystalifescience.com