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September 1, 2011Fredericton, NB - Sylvar Technologies Inc. (Sylvar) is pleased to announce a new business partnership with Andermatt Biocontrol AG for insect pest management. Sylvar is a New Brunswick based company that offers bio-pesticide technology to control forest insect pests. Andermatt BioControl, based in Switzerland, is the worldwide leader in the production of baculovirus products.
With the expertise of Andermatt BioControl, Sylvar will improve its capabilities to produce and offer forestry-related pest control products into global markets from its laboratories in Fredericton, NB. Andermatt BioControl will expand its portfolio of plant protection products to include forestry-related bio-pesticides and expertise and increase its presence in the Canadian and US marketplace.
About Sylvar Technologies Inc. (www.sylvar.ca)
Sylvar was established by Forest Protection Limited and BioAtlantech in 2006 to develop and commercialize safe and environmentally-friendly bio-pesticide solutions (e.g., baculovirus) for controlling forest pests. Sylvar's launch product, Abietiv™ was used successfully from 2006-2009 against Balsam Fir Sawfly in Newfoundland and Labrador, and again this summer in New Brunswick. Sylvar is currently exploring other forest and agricultural opportunities. The company continues to partner with researchers and organizations to bring new leadership to the development and production of baculoviruses and other technology for the management of insect pests in forest and agricultural markets.
About Andermatt Biocontrol AG (www.biocontrol.ch)
Andermatt Biocontrol was founded by Dr. Martin Andermatt and Dr. Isabel Andermatt in 1988. Since then, it has developed into the leading company in Switzerland for biological based plant protection and the world leader in baculovirus production. By focusing on Research and Development, the company has constantly improved its products and expertise in the production of baculoviruses, entomopathogenic nematodes, and beneficial insects. At present, Andermatt Biocontrol AG markets products globally through more than 80 distributors.
For more information, contact:
For Sylvar Technologies: Stefan Richard, General Manager Ph 506-460-6605; Email srichard@sylvar.ca
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