MONTREAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / February 8, 2016 /
Earth Alive Clean Technologies Inc. (CSE: EAC) ("Earth Alive" or
the "Company") is very pleased to announce it has signed an
exclusive three year agreement with Brenntag Latin America (BLA), a
subsidiary of Brenntag AG (ETR: BNR) (OTC PINK: BNTGF), for the
distribution and sale of its Soil Activator(TM) product, a non-crop
specific, patent-pending and organic-compliant microbial
biofertilizer.
This new agreement opens up access to major high-value
agricultural markets across Central and South America and the
Caribbean. Furthermore, our relationship with BLA will facilitate
and expedite the registration process of the Earth Alive Ag
technology in various regions, accelerating market penetration in
the 18 Latin American countries where BLA operates. BLA offers
one-stop-shop solutions, an extensive sales network, technical
expertise, and value-added services such as just-in-time delivery,
product mixing, formulation, repackaging, and inventory
management.
"We are very excited to be working with Brenntag's agriculture
division in this dynamic growth sector. With their reputation for
quality, service, and innovation, Brenntag is the perfect partner
for bringing Soil Activator(TM) to Latin America," stated David
Gilmour, CEO of Earth Alive. "Brenntag offers the skills and
resources to build on Soil Activator(TM) successes such as our
recent banana fertilization project in the Dominican Republic
(http://earthalivect.com/banana-production/)" he concluded.
Michael Warren, Earth Alive Vice President of Global Operations
– Agricultural Solutions, stated, "Positive results are coming in
from numerous on-farm commercial trials run over the last six
months by Brenntag's clients in crops such as bananas, avocados,
tomatoes, and grapes. Soil Activator(TM) is increasing yield and
quality in the real world, and growers are seeing the solid returns
on investment. These positive results have generated strong demand,
and we have already shipped over 10,000 kg of product to BLA in
advance of this exclusive agreement." Mr. Warren further added,
"Fertilizer sales in Latin America represent an estimated $18B
annual market, and this new relationship with BLA will put us on
solid footing to be part of it".
Simon Neufeld, Chief Agronomist at Earth Alive, stated, "The
most exciting developments in agriculture today are taking place in
the biological sphere, and the microbial technologies contained in
Soil Activator™ are revolutionizing global agriculture." He further
elaborated, "Through extensive research, and multiple years of
field testing, we have developed a trulyunique combination of
microorganisms that work in the soil to increase available crop
nutrients and stimulate growth. Our patent-pending technology
couples these functional microbes with an innovative synergistic
active that helps hold nutrients in place and increase availability
for the growing crop. Our use of state-of-the-art microbiology
techniques for quality control also ensures the production and
distribution of a high quality product."
German Torres, Brenntag Latin America (BLA) Chief Executive
Officer, and Eduardo Denyer, President of BLA North, jointly
stated: "We are excited to be working with the Earth Alive team and
their innovative microbial biofertilizer. Soil Activator(TM) is a
unique product and a game changer in the market with a broad
application and proven results in a broad range of crops. We are
proud that Brenntag Latin America will be bringing it exclusively
to the market." They further added, "Soil
Activator(TM) will provide BLA with solid growth opportunities in
the Ag market this year and beyond throughout Latin America."
About Earth Alive Clean Technologies:
Earth Alive aims to be a key player in world markets of
environmentally sustainable industrial solutions. The company works
with the latest innovations in microbial technology to formulate
and patent innovative products that can tackle the most difficult
industrial challenges, once only reserved to environmentally
harmful chemicals and additives. The company is focused on
environmental sustainability in 1) dust control for the mining
industry, and 2) the agriculture industry.
About Brenntag:
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution,
covers all major markets with its extensive product and service
portfolio. Headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, the
company operates a global network with more than 490 locations in
72 countries. In 2014, the company, which has a global workforce of
more than 13,500, generated sales of EUR 10.0 billion (USD 13.3
billion). Brenntag connects chemical manufacturers and chemical
users. The company supports its customers and suppliers with
tailor-made distribution solutions for industrial and specialty
chemicals. With over 10,000 products and a world-class supplier
base, Brenntag offers one-stop-shop solutions to around 170,000
customers. This includes specific application technology, an
extensive technical support and value-added services such as
just-in-time delivery, product mixing, formulation, repackaging,
inventory management and drum return handling. Long-standing
experience and local excellence in the individual countries
characterize the global market leader for chemical
distribution.
For additional company information, please visit:
www.earthalivect.com
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"project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other
similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions
"may" occur. Although Earth Alive believes that the expectations
reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there
can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be
correct. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or
developments to differ materially from those contained in the
statements. Except as required under applicable securities
legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly
update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
Earth Alive Clean Technologies Inc.,
1001, Lenoir Street, Suite B-338,
Montreal (Qc) Canada
H4C 2Z6
T.(438) 333-1680
For investor relations, please contact:
Mr. Frédérick Chabot
e) frederick@contactfinancial.com
p) 438-863-7071
For media information and interview requests, please
contact:
Mr. David Gilmour
e) dgilmour@earthalivect.com
(p) 514-814-2899
SOURCE: Earth Alive Clean Technologies Inc