In the joint venture, Precision Laboratories is now vertically integrated in the production of basic and special surfactants, synthetic and natural polymers, emulsifiers, hydrocolloids, pigment dispersions and numerous other strategic chemical categories for the agricultural and turf markets. The company will emphasize new product development and sustainable innovation for the benefit of its customers and in respect for the environment.
“The joint venture allows us to better serve our customers through expanded research, development and manufacturing capabilities,” said Rick Wohlner, president, Precision Laboratories. “We have gained a basic position in the market that we will leverage to deliver unique products for the turf and agricultural adjuvant, water management, foliar nutrition and seed enhancement markets.”
Lamberti S.p.A. is a 102-year old specialty chemical company with manufacturing and distribution facilities in fifteen countries, including three U.S. locations. They produce custom-made raw materials for the agricultural, petroleum, personal care, printing, coatings, construction and other industries. With over 1,200 employees world-wide, they are focused on technical innovation in the industries they serve.
“This unique partnership,” says Wohlner, “brings together raw material manufacturing with finished formulation expertise and marries basic development with field research, creating a vertically-integrated, one-of-a-kind specialty chemical company. Our joint venture will focus on innovation, and efficacy, for the benefit of the grower and the supply chain. We call that, ‘From Creation to Customer,’ or C2C TM. In partnership with the customer, our market position is unmatched.”
“2012 was an important milestone for Precision Laboratories - we celebrated our 50th anniversary,” said Wohlner. “Between Precision and Lamberti, we have 152 years of results and success. The joint venture effectively supports our long-term commitment to employees, customers and the industry as we look ahead to the next 50 years.”
Precision Laboratories, LLC will continue to manage from its headquarters in Waukegan, IL with no changes in its field sales territories, personnel, structure or leadership team.
About Precision Laboratories
Precision Laboratories is a leading provider of specialized chemistries applied to plants, seeds, soil and water to maximize resource and biological performance potential while stewarding the environment. For more information on the company visit, www.precisionlab.com.
About Lamberti
Lamberti S.p.A. is a 102 year-old, family-owned specialty chemical company based in Gallarate, Italy. The Lamberti Group produces chemical specialties for a broad range of applications. Its products are designed to add high-value features in performance, safety, and handling and to improve manufacturing processes. Its U.S. subsidiary, Lamberti U.S.A., headquartered in Conshohocken, PA, produces surfactants, polymers and esterified raw material ingredients in Chattanooga, TN, Wharton, TX and Conroe, TX. For more information on the company visit, www.lamberti.com.