Apr 12, 2011

MANA acquires Karmex, Direx

Makhteshim Agan of North America Inc. (MANA) announced a recent agreement between its parent company Makhteshim Agan Industries Ltd. and DuPont Crop Protection, in which MANA acquired the non-mixture diuron assets from DuPont, including Karmex and Direx herbicides.

These herbicide brands are used throughout the United States on crops ranging from cotton and citrus to alfalfa, tree nuts, fruits, vegetables and grains, according to MANA.
Karmex and Direx offer selective control of broadleaf weeds and grasses. These brands can be used pre- and post-emergence and as a burn-down or a lay-by. Both brands provide a low-cost, effective solution to glyphosate resistant weeds, along with the foundational weed control growers count on, according to MANA.

As part of the global acquisition, Makhteshim-Agan Industries receives all rights, registrations and supporting regulatory data, including trademark rights of the Direx and Karmex diuron assets, making MANA the major supplier for all non-mixture diuron formulations in the country.

For more information about MANA products, visit www.manainc.com.