Bayer appoints Pycor Inc. as National distributor of professional pest management products

Multinational chemical corporation Bayer recently appointed Pycor Inc. as the Philippine distributor of its professional pest management products under the environmental science category.

With this, Pycor, Inc., a dynamic Filipino owned company known for its complete range of pest control chemicals and equipment, becomes the exclusive distributor of Agenda EC, Premise SC, Maxforce Gel, Responsar, Cislin WP/EC, Crackdown SC/EC and Coopex WP/EC.

Speaking on behalf of Pycor Inc., chief executive officer Gary Pua said: "We are very excited about this appointment. Our goal has always been to increase every Filipino’s awareness on the need for various types of pest management programs in their homes and businesses. With the Bayer products now in our portfolio, I believe we have a complete arsenal that will allow us to come up with relevant, out-of-the-box programs to make our communities cleaner, healthier and pest-free."

According to Bayer country group head Chris Cowper, the move demonstrates the Bayer Group’s confidence in Pycor Inc.’s intimate knowledge of the Philippine market.

Describing Pycor Inc. as a "reliable, organized, focused and driven" company, Cowper explains that, "after changing our distribution strategy in the Philippines, it was essential to maintain our strong market position in the professional products segment. We selected Pycor Inc. to represent Bayer Environmental Science on a national level in this segment because of the trust we have in their ability."

A meeting of minds

For over two decades now, Pycor Inc. has taken pride in providing superior products, coupled with excellent customer service, for homes and institutions throughout the Philippines. They have also supported the professional pest control industry with technical support programs – often partnering with pest control professionals in the education of consumers in the safe and proper use of their products.

This level of commitment mirrors Bayer Environmental Science product’s dedication to responsible pest control.

"There is a tremendous level of responsibility associated with being a major chemical manufacturer and we take this very seriously. To safeguard the end-users and the environment, we invest heavily in product stewardship, technical support and back up. We provide training to end-users and customers in an ongoing process to ensure that wherever possible, the highest standards are maintained. This approach will always set us apart from the generic producers and will ensure our long term future," Cowper elaborates.

"We believe that Pycor Inc. operates with a clear understanding of the standards Bayer needs to uphold in the market place. This gives us the confidence to entrust the further development of our professional business in the Philippines to them," he continues.

In the Asia Pacific region, Bayer Environmental Science ranks number one in the strategic segments of the chemical pest control industry.

Forecasts

Pycor’s appointment as official distributor of Bayer Environmental Science products will combine Bayer’s global expertise in manufacturing products for specific environments and pests with Pycor’s extensive and intimate knowledge of Philippine customers needs. The result of such a partnership is expected to produce mutually beneficial results in the long term.

According to Cowper, "continuous innovation and improvement will ensure that the Bayer Environmental Science products remain set apart from the competition."

This relationship will continue to evolve over the following years as potential market growth is driven by increased demand for safe and effective pest control for a growing population in need of housing.

"With a population of over 80 million, the Philippines presents a number of challenges to companies such as Bayer. The suppression of insect borne diseases is key to the health of the nation; and this, in turn, is key to further development of the economy. Home ownership and construction in general will increase. These valuable assets will continue to require protection with effective and innovative termiticides," Cowper concludes.

Likewise, Pycor Inc. will continue to provide the products that protect our homes and buildings.

For more information on Pycor Inc.’s wide range of pest control products and services, visit their website www.pycor.com, or call 732-0778, 410-8090, 712-1802 or 410-8095.