COALDALE, AB, Oct. 3, 2024
/CNW/ - Bayer CropScience Inc. (Bayer) is excited to announce it
will be acquiring a canola treating and packaging facility located
in Coaldale, AB from HyTech
Production Ltd. with an anticipated closing date of November 1.
"As Bayer continues increasing its canola business, we have been
exploring ways to enhance the processes and assets that contribute
to this important crop," says Antoine
Bernet, President and CEO, Bayer CropScience Inc. "With an
expected increase in canola volume, the facility is perfectly
located and designed to support Bayer's Canola business today as
well as enable future growth."
HyTech Production Ltd. will retain its other assets and full
hybrid seed production capabilities to continue serving and
strengthening partnerships with existing customers, while expanding
opportunities with new ones. "Committed to growth and anchored in
quality and reliability, HyTech aims to enhance its offerings and
explore innovative avenues in seed production, ensuring long-term
value for its loyal customers and seed growers," says Cameron Van Roon, co-CEO, HyTech Ltd.
Bayer currently uses third-party tollers, including HyTech for
canola treating and packaging, and will continue to use a
multi-faceted approach moving forward. This acquisition will enable
a more seamless transition from Bayer's Canola Parent Seed
Production Site in Cranbrook, BC
and its Seed Cleaning Facility in Lethbridge, AB.
"By optimizing our canola production process, Bayer can enhance
service and supply of canola hybrids for customers," says Bernet.
"We'll have more visibility and control over the seed from
production to packaging, which directly benefits the farmers who
use our seed."
Subject to all closing requirements being met, the acquisition
will close on November 1, at which
time facility ownership will transfer to Bayer and the company will
welcome the HyTech employees who currently work in the treatment
and packaging facility.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise with core
competencies in the life science fields of health care and
nutrition. In line with its mission, "Health for all, Hunger for
none," the company's products and services are designed to help
people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the
major challenges presented by a growing and aging global
population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development
and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same
time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value
through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust,
reliability, and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2023, the
Group employed around 100,000 people and had sales of 47.6 billion euros. R&D expenses before
special items amounted to 5.8 billion
euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.ca.
SOURCE Bayer Inc.