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UPL Announces Key Leadership Changes

Published July 14, 2020

UPL has promoted Craig Brekkas as the head of North American operations. Brekkas replaces Vicente Gongora, who takes on the new role as global head of differentiated and sustainable solutions. Brekkas is now serving as the head of UPL's Canadian…
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Ahrens to Lead Ag Sales for UPL

Published May 14, 2020

Brian Ahrens has been named the head of U.S. ag sales for UPL. Ahrens has worked in various roles within the company, most recently as the lead for the professional products team. Ahrens succeeds Brian Cardin, who requested to step…
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Label Change for INTERLINE

Published April 16, 2020

The EPA has approved a label change for UPL’s INTERLINE herbicide. Previously, this weedkiller was also available for use in the LibertyLink system. With this change, it can be used on all systems that contain glufosinate-resistant traits. The updated label…
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New Marketing Managers Hired at UPL

Published February 14, 2020

UPL has added to North American marketing managers to its team. Tom Mudd is the new U.S. row crop marketing manager for corn and soybean herbicides. Before joining UPL, Mudd was with WinField United. Thacher DeStefano is the new marketing…
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Weed Control in Wheat

Published June 7, 2019

The cold and wet weather this spring is slowing weed development in wheat to a below-normal pace. However, weeds will show up at some point and farmers should have a control plan in place. UPL territory sales manager for southwest…
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New Ownership for Arysta LifeScience

Published February 1, 2019

UPL has completed its acquisition of Arysta Lifescience from Platform Specialty Products. This deal is valued at $4.2 billion. This agreement was first signed in July and received unconditional regulatory approval around the world. With the Arysta acquisition, UPL is…
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