Stockton Group
Eco-friendly Protection for Crops and Fish
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in January 1994 by Peter Tirosh and Ziv Tirosh, Stockton Group operates with 51–200 employees. The company was acquired by Hebang Group in June 2015, marking a significant milestone in its trajectory.
Business overview
Stockton Group (STK) specializes in developing and marketing biopesticides derived from plant extracts. The company offers a range of products tailored to specific regional needs, biological parameters, and regulatory standards. Its flagship product, Timorex Gold, effectively controls a broad spectrum of crop diseases with efficacy comparable to chemical fungicides, suitable for both conventional and organic farming. Additionally, STK's Aquamor veterinary unit focuses on plant-extract-based solutions to prevent infections and diseases in aquatic species like fish and shrimp, aiming to reduce mortality and environmental impact. Stockton Group operates within the Agriculture & Food Technologies sector, serving markets globally with a focus on sustainable farming and pest control.
Strategic signal
In June 2015, Stockton Group was acquired by China's Sichuan Hebang Corporation Limited, which took a 51% stake in the company for $90 million. This acquisition provided significant capital and strategic backing, signaling a major expansion opportunity for Stockton Group's biopesticide and aquaculture solutions, particularly in global markets.
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- When was Stockton Group founded?
- Stockton Group was founded in January 1994.
- Who are the founders of Stockton Group?
- The co-founders of Stockton Group are Peter Tirosh and Ziv Tirosh.
- What was a significant corporate event for Stockton Group in 2015?
- In June 2015, Stockton Group was acquired by Hebang Group, with China's Sichuan Hebang Corporation Limited receiving a 51% stake in the company for $90 million.
- What is Timorex Gold?
- Timorex Gold is Stockton Group's flagship biopesticide product, designed to control a broad spectrum of crop diseases with efficacy similar to chemical fungicides, suitable for both conventional and organic crops.
- What is the focus of Stockton Group's STK Aquamor unit?
- The STK Aquamor veterinary unit develops plant-extract-based products to prevent infections and diseases in fish, shrimp, and other aquatic species, aiming to reduce fish mortality and environmental damage.