Andreas Kientzler has signed a purchase agreement to expand stock production into Guatemala.
The new facility, Innovaplant de Guatemala S.A. is currently focused on new construction and facility upgrades to assure production standards known by Kientzler are adopted. The pilot production will start in Fall of 2025. Commercial production is planned for the Fall of 2026
"It is with great pride that my family and I will expand our Central American operations to Guatemala," says, Andreas Kientzler (Kientzler Board Member). "With the addition of this third location, we look forward to expanding our capacity, while maintaining the quality our valued customers have come to expect from us."
Four generations of Kientzler's have created strong partnerships over the decades. None more important than being a Proven Winners North America and Europe member.
In addition, Kientzler North America supports product introductions and supply for multiple breeding organizations including Sakata, Suntory, Concept Plants, PlantHaven and Kientzler's own breeding.
"Nathan Sell and I have the greatest respect for the Kientzler family and their approach to servicing our North American supply chain," comments Steve Rinehart (Managing Director, Kientzler NA). "We both have experience with Guatemalan operations previously and understand the opportunity this provides us to strengthen our broker partnerships, with expanded service to our valued customers."
Andreas Kientzler adds: "With great pride we have recently named Byron Calderon General Manager of the Innovaplant de Guatemala facility. Byron has much experience in similar roles as he held a similar position while at Ecke de Guatemala facility in the past. Byron embodies the team culture and facility standards that we support within Kientzler."
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