AMVAC®, DPH Biologicals™ Sign Regional Distribution Agreement
American Vanguard's crop business unit, AMVAC, has entered into a regional distribution agreement with DPH Biologicals, expanding its GreenSolutions portfolio and increasing biological products availability across the U.S. Under the long-term agreement, AMVAC will distribute DPH Bio's key products, including TerraTrove SP-1 Classic, TerraTrove AmplAphex biofertilizers, and BellaTrove Companion Maxx, an EPA-approved biocontrol product.
The partnership allows DPH Bio to strengthen its U.S. market access through AMVAC's commercial and operational teams, initially focusing on specialty crop markets. AMVAC will service DPH Bio's existing customers in the Western and Southern regions, providing enhanced commercial and technical support. The collaboration combines DPH Bio's products with AMVAC's GreenSolutions portfolio, creating an industry-leading offering for growers, distributors, and retail partners.
L'unità commerciale di coltivazione di American Vanguard, AMVAC, ha stipulato un accordo di distribuzione regionale con DPH Biologicals, espandendo il proprio portfolio GreenSolutions e aumentando la disponibilità di prodotti biologici negli Stati Uniti. Nell'ambito del contratto a lungo termine, AMVAC distribuirà i prodotti chiave di DPH Bio, tra cui i biofertilizzanti TerraTrove SP-1 Classic, TerraTrove AmplAphex e BellaTrove Companion Maxx, un prodotto di biocontrollo approvato dall'EPA.
La partnership consente a DPH Bio di rafforzare il proprio accesso al mercato statunitense attraverso i team commerciali e operativi di AMVAC, concentrandosi inizialmente sui mercati delle colture speciali. AMVAC assisterà i clienti esistenti di DPH Bio nelle regioni occidentale e meridionale, fornendo un supporto commerciale e tecnico migliorato. La collaborazione combina i prodotti di DPH Bio con il portfolio GreenSolutions di AMVAC, creando un'offerta leader nel settore per coltivatori, distributori e partner al dettaglio.
La unidad de negocios de cultivos de American Vanguard, AMVAC, ha firmado un acuerdo de distribución regional con DPH Biologicals, expandiendo su portafolio GreenSolutions y aumentando la disponibilidad de productos biológicos en los EE. UU. En virtud del acuerdo a largo plazo, AMVAC distribuirá los productos clave de DPH Bio, incluidos los biofertilizantes TerraTrove SP-1 Classic, TerraTrove AmplAphex y BellaTrove Companion Maxx, un producto de biocontrol aprobado por la EPA.
La asociación permite a DPH Bio fortalecer su acceso al mercado estadounidense a través de los equipos comerciales y operativos de AMVAC, enfocándose inicialmente en los mercados de cultivos especiales. AMVAC dará servicio a los clientes existentes de DPH Bio en las regiones oeste y sur, proporcionando un soporte comercial y técnico mejorado. La colaboración combina los productos de DPH Bio con el portafolio GreenSolutions de AMVAC, creando una oferta líder en la industria para cultivadores, distribuidores y socios minoristas.
아메리칸 밴가드의 농작물 사업부인 AMVAC는 DPH Biologicals와 지역 배급 계약을 체결하여 GreenSolutions 포트폴리오를 확장하고 미국 전역의 생물학적 제품 가용성을 증가시켰습니다. 장기 계약에 따라 AMVAC는 DPH Bio의 주요 제품인 TerraTrove SP-1 Classic, TerraTrove AmplAphex 생물비료 및 EPA 승인된 생물 방제 제품인 BellaTrove Companion Maxx를 배급합니다.
이번 파트너십을 통해 DPH Bio는 AMVAC의 상업적 및 운영 팀을 통해 미국 시장 접근성을 강화할 수 있으며, 처음에는 특수 작물 시장에 주력합니다. AMVAC는 서부 및 남부 지역의 DPH Bio 기존 고객에게 향상된 상업적 및 기술적 지원을 제공할 것입니다. 이 협력은 DPH Bio의 제품과 AMVAC의 GreenSolutions 포트폴리오를 결합하여 재배자, 유통업체 및 소매 파트너를 위한 업계 선도적인 제안을 창출합니다.
La division des cultures d'American Vanguard, AMVAC, a conclu un accord de distribution régional avec DPH Biologicals, élargissant son portefeuille GreenSolutions et augmentant la disponibilité des produits biologiques aux États-Unis. Dans le cadre de cet accord à long terme, AMVAC distribuera les principaux produits de DPH Bio, notamment les biofertilisants TerraTrove SP-1 Classic, TerraTrove AmplAphex et BellaTrove Companion Maxx, un produit de biocontrôle approuvé par l'EPA.
Ce partenariat permet à DPH Bio de renforcer son accès au marché américain grâce aux équipes commerciales et opérationnelles d'AMVAC, en se concentrant initialement sur les marchés agricoles spécialisés. AMVAC servira les clients existants de DPH Bio dans les régions Ouest et Sud, offrant un soutien commercial et technique amélioré. La collaboration combine les produits de DPH Bio avec le portefeuille GreenSolutions d'AMVAC, créant une offre de premier plan pour les producteurs, distributeurs et partenaires de détail.
Die Agrar-Sparte von American Vanguard, AMVAC, hat eine regionale Vertriebsvereinbarung mit DPH Biologicals getroffen, um sein GreenSolutions-Portfolio zu erweitern und die Verfügbarkeit biologischer Produkte in den USA zu erhöhen. Im Rahmen der langfristigen Vereinbarung wird AMVAC die Hauptprodukte von DPH Bio vertreiben, darunter die Bio-Dünger TerraTrove SP-1 Classic, TerraTrove AmplAphex und das von der EPA genehmigte Biokontrollprodukt BellaTrove Companion Maxx.
Die Partnerschaft ermöglicht es DPH Bio, seinen Zugang zum US-Markt durch die kommerziellen und operativen Teams von AMVAC zu stärken, wobei zunächst der Schwerpunkt auf speziellen Markt für Nutzpflanzen liegt. AMVAC wird DPH Bios bestehende Kunden in den westlichen und südlichen Regionen bedienen und eine verbesserte kommerzielle sowie technische Unterstützung bieten. Die Zusammenarbeit kombiniert die Produkte von DPH Bio mit AMVACs GreenSolutions-Portfolio und schafft ein branchenführendes Angebot für Landwirte, Händler und Einzelhandelspartner.
- Strategic expansion of product portfolio through distribution agreement
- Access to new specialty crop markets in Western and Southern U.S.
- Addition of EPA-approved biocontrol products to existing offerings
- Enhanced market presence through combined distribution networks
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This strategic distribution agreement marks a significant expansion for American Vanguard (AVD) in the rapidly growing biological agriculture sector, which is projected to reach
The deal brings three key strategic advantages:
- Immediate portfolio expansion with proven products like TerraTrove® SP-1 Classic® and BellaTrove® Companion Maxx®, allowing AVD to capture market share in the high-margin specialty crops segment
- Access to DPH Bio's product development pipeline, providing future growth opportunities without significant R&D investment
- Enhanced market positioning in the Western and Southern U.S. regions, where specialty crop markets are particularly strong
The partnership structure is notably favorable for AVD, as it leverages existing commercial infrastructure while adding new revenue streams through product distribution. This asset-light approach to portfolio expansion should support higher operating margins compared to internal development costs. The focus on specialty crops is particularly strategic, as these markets typically command premium prices and face less commoditization pressure than row crops.
Under the long-term agreement, AMVAC resells DPH Bio’s key products, which include TerraTrove® SP-1 Classic® and TerraTrove AmplAphex® biofertilizers as well as BellaTrove® Companion Maxx®, a novel EPA-approved biocontrol product with both fungicidal and nematocidal activity that is unique in its category. In addition, AMVAC distributes future product offerings, utilizing DPH Bio’s TerraTrove technology platform for biofertilizers and the BellaTrove platform for biocontrol products.
DPH Bio significantly strengthens its market access in the
The combination of DPH Bio’s leading products with AMVAC’s GreenSolutions portfolio provides an industry-leading offering for AMVAC’s grower, distributor, and retail partners. The addition of DPH Bio’s TerraTrove products complement AMVAC’s current biostimulant portfolio, while Bella Trove Companion Maxx provides a novel biocontrol solution for AMVAC to complement its extensive crop protection portfolio.
“Our biological technology platform has been refined across millions of acres to rapidly improve soil and plant health while offering alternatives and complements to traditional fertility and crop protection programs,” said Mick Messman, Chief Executive Officer of DPH Biologicals. “We’re pleased to take the next step in our company’s evolution by partnering with AMVAC and gaining the advantages of its market access and sales team. This relationship is pivotal for more growers to access DPH Bio’s technology and enables further expansion into the rapidly growing biocontrol segment.”
Douglas (Dak) A. Kaye III, Chief Executive Officer of American Vanguard, highlighted DPH Bio’s technical know-how and experienced management team as key advantages of the distribution agreement. Kaye said, “DPH Bio, in addition to its current products, also has a great pipeline of future products. Along with our growing GreenSolutions portfolio, this collaboration has the potential to significantly increase the value, access, and use of biological products in Western and
About DPH Biologicals
Management-owned since 2024, DPH Biologicals® is focused on advancing agriculture's shift toward a more balanced biological approach. DPH Bio emphasizes scientific research, product development, field testing and partnerships to offer proven, profitable biological products. With a legacy that spans over three decades, DPH Bio’s development capabilities and commercial reach allow novel biologicals to get to market, ultimately providing more sustainable solutions that seamlessly integrate into modern farming practices. DPH Biologicals’ portfolio is anchored by two branded platforms—BellaTrove® for biocontrols and TerraTrove® for biofertilizers—together representing a complete portfolio of biological solutions. For more information, visit www.dphbio.com
About American Vanguard Corporation
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) is a diversified specialty and agriculture products company that develops and markets products for crop protection and management, turf and ornamentals management, and public and animal health. Over the past 20 years, through product and business acquisitions, the Company has expanded its operations into 21 countries and now has more than 1,000 product registrations in 56 nations, worldwide. To learn more about the Company, please reference www.american-vanguard.com.
The Company, from time to time, may discuss forward-looking information. Except for the historical information contained in this release, all forward-looking statements are estimates by the Company’s management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ from management’s current expectations. Such factors include weather conditions, changes in regulatory policy and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in the Company’s SEC reports and filings. All forward-looking statements, if any, in this release represent the Company’s judgment as of the date of this release.
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AMERICAN VANGUARD CONTACTS
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Jim Thompson
Director of Business Development, GreenSolutions, AMVAC
jimt@amvac.com
(530) 760-9150
Anthony Young, Director of Investor Relations, American Vanguard
anthonyy@amvac.com
(949) 221-6119
Investor Representative
Alpha IR Group
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(929) 266-6315
DPH BIOLOGICALS CONTACT
Brad Holzworth
SVP Strategy & Marketing
bholzworth@dphbio.com
(214) 548-0010
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