Following the acquisition of a majority holding by Sumitomo Chemicals just over one year ago, Interfarm UK Ltd. are announcing positive sales progress and business expansion as well the appointment of a new Sales Manager and new Business Manager to support this business expansion.
Andy Makings has been appointed to the newly formed position of Sales Manager, responsible for all aspects of sales to distributors throughout UK and Ireland. With a farming background, Andy has over twenty years experience working in the agrochemical industry. Prior to joining Interfarm (UK) Ltd, he worked in field development and field research and then held a number of senior commercial roles with a number of key crop protection manufacturers, including Rhone-Poulenc, Aventis and Bayer CropScience.
Andy Makings says "I am delighted to be joining Interfarm UK Ltd at this very exciting time. I have every intention of growing the business further and also of introducing and developing a number of new products for both the arable and speciality crop sector. As a company Interfarm aim to provide a high level of service and a wide range of cost-effective products to their customers and I am looking forward to making a positive contribution to future growth."
In addition to the new Sales Manager, Andy Jeffries has been appointed Business Manager for Interfarm (UK) Ltd. Andy will be responsible for sales with a number of key distributors and will be based in the eastern part of country. He has been the chemical buyer for the farmer co-operative Woldmarsh, Business Manager for Sipcam and a partner in a distribution business.
Interfarm UK's Managing Director, John Martin says, "We are delighted to welcome the two Andy's into the company. Both are highly qualified, highly experienced managers with a good deal of practical farming experience and product knowledge. They both have enjoyed successful careers in the crop protection and the supply industry and have built up strong relationships and contacts within all sectors of the industry. They bring significant commercial expertise and market awareness to the company at a time where we are anticipating considerable expansion and the introduction of an exciting new pipeline of products."
"But the expansion doesn't stop here, as we are also hoping to recruit a further Business Manager in support of our increasing business," points out John Martin.
For further comment and information on these new appointments, please contact John Martin, Managing Director, Interfarm on 01354 741414 or 07787 126018 (mobile).
