{"id":59,"date":"2014-09-05T15:43:11","date_gmt":"2014-09-05T15:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.organicnaturalcosmetics.org\/?p=59"},"modified":"2014-09-05T15:43:12","modified_gmt":"2014-09-05T15:43:12","slug":"terramera-plantscience-acquires-plasma-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.organicnaturalcosmetics.org\/?p=59","title":{"rendered":"Terramera PlantScience Acquires Plasma Power"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:left;margin: 0 20px 10px 0;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.organicnaturalcosmetics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/gI_83855_KarnBheadshot_face.png\" \/><br \/>\nVancouver, B.C. (PRWEB) September 03, 2014 <\/p>\n<p> Ag\/Bio Tech company Terramera PlantScience announced today the acquisition of Plasma Power, an India-based manufacturer of Cold Pressed Neem Oil and other ecologically friendly products for use in agriculture, human health and cosmetic applications. Plasma Power, headquartered in Chennai India, produces a range of products for use agricultural crop protection including the only US EPA registered cold pressed neem oil for use as a pesticide. Plasma Power\u2019s Cold Pressed Neem Oil is the active ingredient in Terramera\u2019s leading biopesticides which include Proof\u00ae plant-based insecticides, and CIRKIL\u00ae professional products.  <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Plasma Power was founded in 1987 and has been focusing on the development of Neem and other natural products since 1996. They have perfected the process of cold pressed Neem Oil extraction and hold its patent.  Their products include certified organic Cold Pressed Neem oil, Neem cake, Karanja oil and Karanja cake.  Terramera will continue Plasma Power\u2019s operation in India with the existing staff and facilities, serving the Plasma\u2019s current global customer base and will invest to grow the business aggressively.  <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe acquisition of Plasma gives Terramera PlantScience security with the only EPA registered source of Cold Pressed Neem Oil and guarantees supply of the key active ingredient in our current biopesticide products,\u201d said Karn Manhas, CEO and founder of Terramera. \u201cIt also provides a profitable going concern with a global customer base, and an opportunity to expand use of neem products globally\u2014both through Terramera and with Plasma\u2019s customers\u2014for biopesticides, health and cosmetic applications.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTerramera PlantScience has active field trials and a solid pipeline of products in development using Cold Pressed Neem Oil from Plasma Power,\u201d said Manhas, \u201cthis acquisition will allow Terramera to accelerate development and regulatory approval processes through this vertical integration of our active ingredient source.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>This acquisition will allow Terramera PlantScience to accelerate development and production of neem, neem products, and better biopesticides. The company will strive to increase the supply of the highest standard of quality cold-pressed neem around the world for all uses.  <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Media Contacts:<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Karn Manhas, CEO &#13;<br \/>\n<br \/>Terramera PlantScience&#13;<br \/>\n<br \/>karn@terrramera.com&#13;<br \/>\n<br \/>(800) 597-9509&#13;<br \/>\n<br \/>(604) 343-5553\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Maxwell Samuel, Country Manager&#13;<br \/>\n<br \/>Terramera Biosciences (India) Private Limited&#13;<br \/>\n<br \/>maxwell@plasmaneem.com<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>About Terramera PlantScience: Terramera is the leader in developing revolutionary plant-based products that are a highly effective, minimal-toxicity means of pest management. The company\u2019s flagship products include Proof\u00ae and CIRKIL\u00ae, EPA-registered biopesticides for control of bed bugs and other household pests. Terramera\u2019s product pipeline includes biopesticides for agricultural use in a variety of crops and applications for bee health. Terramera was highlighted as a leader with potential to dominate the biopesticides market in a recent report by LUX research, an independent research and advisory firm which identified biopesticides as a \u201chot\u201d industry, predicting growth into a multi billion-dollar market. Terramera is a Vancouver, Canada based company founded in 2009 with the mission to provide safe and innovative pest management products for every person and family. For more information about Terramera, visit our websites at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prweb.net\/Redirect.aspx?id=aHR0cDovL3d3dy50ZXJyYW1lcmEuY29t\" title=\"http:\/\/www.terramera.com\" onclick=\"linkClick(this.href)\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.terramera.com<\/a> and at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prweb.net\/Redirect.aspx?id=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5wbGFzbWFuZWVtLmNvbQ==\" onclick=\"linkClick(this.href)\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.plasmaneem.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                  &#13;<br \/>\n                &#13;<br \/>\n                <br clear=\"all\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vancouver, B.C. (PRWEB) September 03, 2014 Ag\/Bio Tech company Terramera PlantScience announced today the acquisition of Plasma Power, an India-based manufacturer of Cold Pressed Neem Oil and other ecologically friendly products for use in agriculture, human health and cosmetic applications. 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