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About Ecosyl Products
ECOSYL Products Limited has its headquarters at Stokesley, a picturesque market town on the northern edge of the North Yorkshire moors. The Headquarters includes Customer support, laboratory and manufacturing facilities.
Company History
ECOSYL Products Limited was originally part of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI). Based in the Agricultural Division, the business rapidly developed novel agricultural biotechnology. In 1993, ICI split into Zeneca Limited with the rump of the heavy chemicals business staying in a revamped ICI. The Agricultural Inoculants division continued its development under the wing of Zeneca. As time progressed and Zeneca became a pharmaceutical company it was clear that Agricultural Inoculants did not fit. Dr Andy Beardsmore and Dr Terry Owen acquired the business in a management buyout in July 1996.
An International Business
Since the buyout the Company has become a major International Manufacturer and supplier of forage treatments. The ECOSYL Products Group now consists of the following companies and has sales in more than 20 countries.
- ECOSYL Products Limited in the UK
- ECOSYL Products Inc, based in Joliet, Illinois, USA
- ECOSYL Products Canada Limited, based at New Brunswick, Canada
ECOSYL Products Limited established a division - ROSEBECK Services - which acquires quality agricultural products from major companies and sells direct to the farmer.
A Quality Business
ECOSYL Products Ltd is accredited to ISO 9001 (2000) standards for the manufacture and supply of its product range. Full traceability of all products is provided through direct delivery, ingredient and product tracking systems. Extensive quality control checks are carried out to enable products to be supplied with guaranteed specifications and shelf lives.
Ecosyl Products Ltd Regulatory Affairs
Ecosyl Products Ltd. is one of only a few companies in the silage additives field to have a function within the business devoted solely to Regulatory Affairs. Ecosyl Products Ltd. has consistently invested in its Stokesley manufacturing and support facilities to meet the EU General Food Law and Feed Hygiene Regulations and the business is registered and approved as a site for the production of silage additives.
Products and Services
Since its foundation, the ECOSYL Products Group has focused on three main activities:
- Marketing and sales
- Research development
- Manufacture
The company’s principal products are forage additives and treatments including inoculants and chemical⁄inoculant hybrids produced using its own patented technology.
A Research Based Company
A long tradition of research and development traces back to the company’s origins as part of ICI Agriculture and the same principles of developing proven, cost effective products still holds true today.
Key technologies researched and developed by the company include:
Information and Technology Transfer
The company provides free advice and information to farmers, advisors, researchers and the agricultural media through briefings, dossiers and publications by its technical team and from its extensive technical library.
The People
Dr Andy Beardsmore
The Managing Director of the Business, Andy is one of the original members of the buyout team. His background includes a PhD, successful research projects and extensive international business experience.
Dr Terry Owen
An original member of the buy out team, Terry discovered and developed the core products sold by ECOSYL Products Limited. He identified MTD⁄1 as a key bacteria in the silage making process. Terry retired from the Business in 2005 but still acts on a consultative basis.
Mr Gordon Marley
- the Research Manager continues the development of new products and manufacturing. He has identified several new strains of bacteria involved in forage production.
Dr Shirley Heron
- the Marketing Manager, has a PhD from Edinburgh University and originally joined the ECOSYL research group. She is one of the authors of the authoritative "The Biochemistry of Silage" and is recognised as a leading expert in silage.
Mr Robert Goodhead
- the UK Sales Manager. Robert gained his degree in Agricultural Zoology from Sutton Bonnington and began his career in the Feed Trade. He moved into fertiliser sales with Wiles before joining ICI. Robert joined the ECOSYL team in 1991 and has led the rapid growth in UK sales since 1994.
Support to the core group is provided by the Research and QC, Customer Service, Manufacturing and Marketing teams together with the Logistics Group.
New Opportunities
The Business is always looking to add to its skill base. If you are interested in a career in the Agricultural area and believe you have something to offer contact us.