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Vertisoles Argentina Distributor

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (4 January 2019) – Vertisoles S.R.L. will distribute BRANDT’s proprietary plant nutrition products in Argentina.

BRANDT, a leading manufacturer of agricultural specialty products, will supply Vertisoles with its proprietary Manni-Plex® and Smart System® foliar lines along with additional specialty nutritionals.  The products will be targeted to citrus, rice, soybeans, vegetables, potatoes, berries, peanuts and table grapes throughout Argentina.  Sales and commercial development will be led by Guillermo Berthet, Partner and General Manager of Vertisoles, supported by Laura Battel, BRANDT’s Sales Manager for Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay.

“We are pleased to be working with Vertisoles to expand the use of BRANDT nutritionals in Argentina,” said Dr. Ramon Georgis, BRANDT Director for International Business.  “Vertisoles is a dynamic company that shares our vision of delivering effective and innovative solutions to today’s growers.”

Vertisoles is a leading distributor of agrochemicals and plant nutrients. Originally based in the north east of Argentina, Vertisoles is expanding to serve markets throughout the country. 

“We have known BRANDT personnel and products for a number of years, working to establish the BRANDT Manni-Plex line in citrus and blueberries,” said Berthet. “And we are delighted to strengthen our partnership.”

“We have distribution in 47 countries because we have great partners and a great team in the field,” said Rick Brandt, President and CEO of BRANDT. “We are proud to welcome Vertisoles into the BRANDT family: This is a great way to start 2019.”

About BRANDT

A leading agricultural company, BRANDT serves growers around the globe. Founded in 1953 by Glen Brandt and his sister Evelyn Brandt Thomas to help Illinois farmers adopt new and profitable technologies, the company has experienced aggressive growth under the leadership of President and CEO Rick Brandt. BRANDT’s focus is providing the products and services that give growers the best opportunity for return while building a stronger, healthier and more abundant food supply.