KWS-Ukraine starts constructing a modern complex for conditioning seedы in Kamyanets-Podilskyi in Khmelnytsky region.

The new production in the south-western part of the country will expand the existing capabilities, increase the benefits for existing and future partners in production of high-quality seeds, will be an essential element in the delivery of high-quality seeds.

 "The idea of building a new plant for seeds conditioning in Ukraine had appeared long time ago. But the balanced German approach, weighing all the pros and cons, choosing of the area and negotiations with the local community took so much time," - says General Director of "KWS-Ukraine" Ltd. Oleksander Fiedorov.

A plant with production capacity of six thousand tons of seeds per year on the first stage is expected to enter in service in September - October of this year. It is designed on the principle of a modular construction. The size of the land plot gives opportunity to increase production capacity if necessary.

"The plant in Kamyanets-Podilskyi will be equipped with the modern equipment in line with the  European standards for seeds handling and environment protection. The plant will have 30 full day workers and about 50 seasonal ones", - said Oleksander Prus, head of the production unit of corn seeds and oilseeds “KWS-Ukraine” Ltd.

Info. KWS – one of the largest seeds selection companies in the world. It is already 160 years, the company is engaged in breeding of leading agricultural crops for the benefit of entire generations of farmers. The company is owned by the sixth generation of the three German families and has offices in more than 70 countries. KWS has almost 5000 employees, 40% of whom are engaged in scientific research.

In Ukraine, seed production, marketing and agroservice are performed by "KWS-Ukraine" Ltd, which is 100% subsidiary of KWS SAAT SE with headquarters in Germany.