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  KLANG, MALAYSIA  –  Kenso Research Laboratory of Kenso Corporation (M) Sdn. Bhd., a well-known agrochemical manufacturer, was successfully awarded the Certificate of Compliance to OECD Principles of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) in April, becoming one of few companies in the country with this recognition. This certification is accredited by the Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM). RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CAPABILITY HAS REACHED AN ADVANCED LEVEL Mr Tan Soon Seng, Group General Manager of Manufacturing for Kenso Group, said that Kenso is one of the first agrochemical companies in Malaysia to obtain this certification, and the company’s laboratory is awarded with Physical-Chemical Testing under the category of Industrial Chemicals and Pesticides. This proves that our expertise and equipment for operation of the laboratory is in full compliance with the Good Laboratory Practices set by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Department Standards Malaysian (DSM). CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

KENSO Corporations large scale formulation capabilities and facilities in Malaysia have received a major boost by the commissioning of a state-of-the-art esterification plant, signalling a great step forward for the KENSO group. KENSO customers around the world will benefit from its centralised location adding value logistically for the sourcing of esterified forms of 2,4-D and MCPA herbicides which remain essential products to this day for modern farming techniques. Situated at Port Klang near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the ISO 9001/2015 accredited Ester production facility was commissioned in 2019. Careful and thorough design planning was considered by the engineers and chemists as part of the project to gain maximum productivity and technical purity.   The esterification plant has ensured that KENSO is able to overcome inconsistency in supply of two key technical materials in the market and helps overcome long lead times for raw materials from existing producers. More importantly, KENSO chemical engineers can consistently produce high quality technical material, ensuring that every batch maintains the high-quality standard and purity that KENSO is known for. The plant mainly produces 2,4-D and MCPA Esters in the 2EH form. Producing these actives involves the reaction of acids and alcohols. These reactions are automated by a centralised PLC system. After the addition of the feedstocks the automated operating system controls the rest of the process, ensuring precise and accurate production outcomes. All parameters such as pressure, temperature and purity are monitored and controlled throughout the production process. This attention to detail and rigorous quality-control is standard across all KENSO production facilities and ensures that consumers can be confident in the product they are purchasing. Demand for KENSO esterified products has been so strong since the plants’ inception that an expansion is already underway to double the capacity that will enable it to supply significant volumes to the region. This expansion involves replicating the reactor and other technology up-grades for improved productivity. The plant expansion is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2021 and is expected to be up-and-running at full capacity early 2022. For further information please see www.kensocorp.com and for export enquiries contact export@kenso.com.my

A new, combination fungicide product has been released by Kenso NZ for the control of a wide range of diseases in cereals. Kenso NZ has launched Avior Gold which contains 80 grams per litre of Epoxiconazole and 120 grams per litre of Azoxystrobin.  Epoxiconazole, a DMI protective and curative fungicide and Azoxystrobin, a Strobilurin protective and curative fungicide, have broad spectrum activity against a wide range of fungal diseases in Wheat, Barley, and Rye Grass Seed crops. The DMI’s and Strobilurin fungicides have been successfully used in major cereal growing markets for many decades. Avior Gold Fungicide is a combination fungicide with the DMI as a contact, protectant and eradicant; and with the strobilurin as a systemic, translaminar, protectant and anti sporulant which when used together will provide up to 6 weeks disease control.  Avior Gold Fungicide has curative activity against early stages of many fungal infections and also controls the late season disease complex in cereals when applied from flag leaf emergence.  Applications made to crops over the flag leaf to head emergence growth stages will provide significant green leaf area retention that can contribute to yield increases. The disease spectrum that Avior Gold controls includes: Leaf Rust, Net Blotch (Spot and Net form), Scald, Powdery mildew, Didymella leaf scorch, Ovularia leaf spot, Late season head disease complex (Alternaria, Cladosporium, Microdochium nivale, Stemphylium),Eyespot, Speckled Leaf Blotch, Stripe Rust, Glume Blotch, Ear disease complex, Crown Rust (Leaf Rust), Stem Rust and Downy mildew. Avior Gold Fungicide should not affect beneficial species including parasitic wasps, hover flies, lacewings and honeybees. Kenso NZ’s Regional Manager Andrew Fulford said Avior Gold is one of an increasing portfolio of specialised formulations being developed by Kenso. “We are delighted to be able to offer this innovative combination of two well proven fungicides to our New Zealand Cereal grower customers. As a combination product of two completely different active chemistries Avior Gold will assist with managing fungal resistance in Wheat and Barley crops and will offer expected increases in fungicidal efficacy with the two actives working in synergy. Avior Gold also offers the simplicity of a ready to use single formulation combining two actives – thereby reducing measuring and mixing requirements”. Avior Gold is available through selected agrochemical distributors throughout New Zealand in cartons containing 4 x 10L packs of product. For more information, contact Andrew Fulford (Kenso NZ Regional Manager) on 027 444 4694 or Josh Nicholls (South Island Sales Manager) on 027 636 5639.

Josh Nicholls Josh Nicholls has been appointed South Island sales manager for KENSO New Zealand. NZ regional manager Andrew Fulford says this is a new role for the company, and one he’s delighted to fill, reflecting as it does growing market support. “We welcome Josh aboard and look forward to his involvement with the continued development and expansion of the KENSO NZ business. This has now reached a point where additional feet on the ground are needed and Josh’s background provides the ideal credentials for such a role.” Nicholls’ background includes agribusiness, customer services, business administration and logistics. Andrew Fulford says Josh will be responsible for sales management and development for the entire South Island region, while Fulford continues with overall country management and North Island sales management. Based in Christchurch, Josh Nicholls will bolster KENSO NZ’s presence in the Mainland and provide more accessible, face to face high level customer service and support for South Island customers. Outside of work his interests include hockey, basketball and netball. Josh Nicholls can be reached at: 027 636 5639 or emailed at: joshua@kenso.co.nz.