MINNEAPOLIS—MGK has sold a majority interest in the company to Sumitomo Chemical of Tokyo, a longtime shareholder and partner. Founded in 1902, MGK has partnered with Sumitomo Chemical, a multinational chemical giant in basic chemicals, petrochemicals and life-sciences since the 1970s. Sumitomo Chemical first became an MGK shareholder in 1989. This current transaction, a stock […]
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DPCA to host 54th Annual Short Course
NEWARK, DEL.—The Delaware Pest Control Association (DPCA) will host its 54th annual Short Course conference on Feb. 20 and 21,...
Massey promotes Milton
ORLANDO, FLA.—John Milton has been promoted from general manager of Massey Services’ GreenUP North Villages Service Center to division manager...
New York approves Transport Mikron for mattresses, luggage
PHILADELPHIA—Pest management professionals (PMPs) in New York may now use FMC’s Transport Mikron insecticide to control bed bugs on mattresses...
O’Neill receives 2012 Star Performer Award from Central Life Sciences
SCHAUMBURG, ILL.—Central Life Sciences has selected Jeffrey O’Neill as the 2012 recipient of the “Star Performer” award for the Zoëcon...
Equipment tips for a profitable 2013
Use this slower period to ensure your pest control equipment is in tip-top shape for the coming year. These tasks...
Knockout Pest Control acquires Q Exterminators
UNIONDALE, N.Y.—Uniondale-based Knockout Pest Control has acquired Q Exterminators, Centereach, N.Y. “We feel that it is a great fit for...
Nisus Corp. promotes Barrett to senior position
Lee Barrett has been promoted to a senior position in the Pest Control Division of Nisus Corp. Barrett, formerly with...
Sprague Pest Solutions acquires Golden Services
TACOMA, WASH.—Sprague Pest Solutions announces the acquisition of Golden Services in Golden, Colo. The acquisition broadens Tacoma-based Sprague’s footprint in...
Pate is Central Life Sciences’ 2012 Salesman of the Year
SCHAUMBURG, ILL—Central Life Sciences, whose founders invented insect growth regulator (IGR) technology more than 35 years ago, has selected Charlie...
Pestnet Media offers online consulting to PMPs
AMERICAN FORK, UTAH—While pest control companies come in all sizes, more than 80 percent of them are small to medium...
FMC names Mount to pest post
PHILADELPHIA—FMC Professional Solutions has named Brian Mount as pest product development lead. In his new position, Mount will focus on...
BASF completes acquisition of Becker Underwood
LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY — BASF has completed the acquisition of Becker Underwood from Norwest Equity Partners, a U.S.-based private equity investment...
Knockout Pest Control offers aid to Long Beach
MINEOLA, N.Y. — Knockout Pest Control, Uniondale, N.Y., will offer free pest management (for the next 90 days, up to...
Liphatech announces PestWorld 2012 contest winners
MILWAUKEE—It was a winning experience for many who visited the Liphatech Links while at Pestworld 2012 in Boston last month:...
Allergy Technologies funds OSU grant
AMBLER, PA—Allergy Technologies LLC, manufacturer of ActiveGuard Mattress Liners, is funding a second year of bed bug research at The...