Editor’s note: In the June issue, PCT featured an interview with Manny Martinez, CEO of Liphatech, Milwaukee, Wis. There wasn’t enough room in the print edition to include all of the information from that interview but the additional editorial content is included here.
June 2016
About De Sangosse
In 2002, German firm Merck sold the rodenticide business of its subsidiary Liphatech to French agrochemical and seed company De Sangosse.
Founded in 1926, De Sangosse is a global enterprise that develops, manufactures, and markets products focused on crop protection, plant nutrition, rodent control and seeds. Based in Agen, France, De Sangosse operates in 15 countries on five continents, marketing its products in 50 countries around the globe.
The company’s mission is to provide innovative technical solutions and a high level of expertise to customers in strategic areas of activity, according to De Sangosse. Currently, the company employs more than 700 people worldwide.
Recent De Sangosse expansion includes the December 2015 acquisition of Nutrient Technologies, which for more than 20 years has successfully introduced many specialty plant nutrition products utilizing its innovative Tech–Flo formulations. Carl Tanner, former CEO of Liphatech and a well-known name in the pest management industry, has been tapped to lead the transition as interim CEO of Nutrient Technologies.
In 2015, De Sangosse reported annual revenues of $386 million with 780 employees.
Passantino Named Business Director
Passantino
Liphatech recently announced the addition of Charles “Charlie” Passantino as business director of the company’s pest management division. He will fill the role previously held by CEO Manny Martinez.
Passantino will manage the overall operation of Liphatech’s pest management division business unit. With more than 20 years of experience that includes sales, marketing and management for various organizations, Passantino most recently worked with Vetoquinol USA in the animal health industry.
“I look forward to working with Charlie and building on the success we’ve seen in the pest management division,” Martinez said. “It’s exciting to add someone to our team with the experience and leadership Charlie brings.”
Passantino earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, San Jose, and an MBA from the University of Texas in Arlington.
