Dec 11, 2015
New R&D Center for Biologicals to Be Built in SpainSource: Kopper Biological Systems

Koppert Biological Systems recently began construction of a sustainable building in Vicar, Spain, to help bring microbiological solutions closer to growers around the world.

The mayor of Vícar in the province of Almería, Antonio Bonilla, and Councillor María Fernández, were present at the ceremony to begin construction of the new 300 square metre R&D centrer which Koppert Spain is building on this site.

Research into microorganisms that are beneficial to growers will be one of the key activities to be developed at the new R&D center. The identification of fungi and bacteria which naturally increase the growth and productivity of plants, while strengthening the natural resilience of crops against diseases that are mainly transmitted through the root, form the basis for a range of Kopperts seed, soil and plant enhancement products.

There will be a second laboratory for entomological research and an area devoted to quality control for all the biological products which Koppert sells in Spain. The new facilities, which will open in about six months, will also have offices for researchers, a meeting and training room, a kitchen, and communal areas.

The new building will be self-sufficient in terms of energy, relying on solar and wind power, and will be constructed with materials that take maximum advantage of the light and Mediterranean climate to minimize its environmental impact.