WALNUT CREEK, Calif.—Valent U.S.A. Corp. has unveiled a series of strategic internal promotions and projected new hires—a move to better align the sales organization with the company’s growing product portfolio and to improve service to customers. Matt Plitt, Valent vice president of sales, says these changes support the numerous new Valent products—including seed protectants and other […]
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Rentokil to acquire Western Exterminator
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Bell Laboratories
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Rob Lederer resigns
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Amvac Chemical Corp.
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Bird Barrier
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PestStart
PestStart is a co-op community helping upper-level license holders in pest control and termite find companies to qualify. With...
Rockwell Labs
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Safe driving tool kit available
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Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act passes in the House and Senate
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Spencer Pest Services gives $500 to Facebook Fan for cancer treatments
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Massey Services acquires Myers Services
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AB Bait Co.: Expanded network
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