Brandt Consolidated, Inc. Acquires Monterey AgResources

By Growing Produce Staff|December 21, 2009

Brandt Consolidated, Inc. has acquired Monterey AgResources, headquarted in Fresno, CA. The agreement expands Brandt’s product base and geographic coverage. According to Brandt, the acquisition of Monterey AgResources fits Brandt’s corporate strategy providing superior representation, production, and warehousing for customers throughout North America and around the world.

“The acquisition of Monterey AgResources exemplifies the Brandt vision of growth, success and control,” said Rick Brandt, the company’s president and CEO. “Monterey’s superior personnel, product portfolio, and trade areas are a great compliment to Brandt. We are a family company in that all employees and their families are part of the equation and we welcome the families of Monterey to our team. The energy of this acquisition is resounding and we are excited to move forward,” Brandt concluded.

“Our two companies have had a 20 year relationship,” said Bill Engel, executive vice president of Brandt. “It is extremely gratifying to be able to take this relationship to the next level. I believe that a great deal of synergy will be created with this acquisition.”

Brandt and Monterey are both companies that formulate, package and market specialty products and chemicals for all agriculture systems. Additionally, they offer a broad range of products for the greenhouse, ornamental, turf, home and garden, aquaculture, and feed markets.

“We are pleased to have a company with the reputation of Brandt acquiring our company,” said John Salmonson, president of Monterey AgResources. “Brandt’s culture and philosophy of doing business are very similar to ours and this should make a seamless transition for our suppliers, customers, and personnel.”