Committed to biological crop pro tection and the sustainable use  of natural re sources since 1988

Andermatt Group

Dr. Martin and Dr. Isabel Andermatt

NatureA multi-faceted, fascinating system of rules

When we engage in agriculture, horticulture or animal husbandry, we

should use the possibilities offered by nature within this system of

rules. We are delighted that support for the unconditional protection of

this system of rules and with it, of bio-diversity, continues to grow.

USA

AndermattHolding

GmbH

East Central Africa

A member of the Andermatt Group

Sustainable Agriculture

A member of the Andermatt Group

East Africa

A member of the Andermatt Group

Germany 100%

Austria 38%

Germany 100%

InnovationNatural, innovative, forward-looking

The objective of the Andermatt Group is to find sensible biological alter-

natives to conventional chemically synthesised crop protection pro-

ducts, pest control products, fertilisers and veterinary drugs and to make

them available in practice – for healthy food and a healthy environment.

Switzerland 100%

Switzerland 100%

Switzerland 100%

Switzerland 100%

South Africa 100%

Mauritius 100%

Canada 100%

France 60%

South Africa 90%

Germany 58%

Brazil 100%

USA 100%

UK 80%

Austria 20%

Germany 24%

Austria 14%

Kenya 70%

Poland 20%

Biological Crop ProtectionSolutions for the production of safe food in a healthy environment

Since 1988, we have been strongly committed to finding sensible bio-

log ical solutions and to making them available to professional users

in Switzerland and throughout the world. With more than 50 crop protec-

tion registrations in Switzerland, we have succeeded in designing

a world-class wide range of biological plant protection products. Plant

growth stimulators, biological fertilisers, biocides and various mouse

trap systems round off the wide range. We internationally sell a selected

range of insect viruses, beneficial organisms, monitoring systems,

mouse traps and micro-organism-derived compounds, which are pro-

duced in our production facilities in Switzerland, South Africa and

Canada. Products are distributed through both our own subsidiary com-

panies and by more than 150 distributors in over 60 countries.

Forest ProtectionUsing Nature to Protect our Natural Resources

Forests around the world are often susceptible to large-scale insect pest

outbreaks. In managing these forests against insect pests, all too often,

agrochemicals are still used. Our goal is to develop and provide selective

biological solutions for controlling forest insect pests to save not only

the forests but also the biodiversity that these forests provide.

Home and GardenSmarter by Nature

We are the largest supplier in the whole of Switzerland of biological

products which are in harmony with nature for gardens, balconies

and households. Our diverse range of beneficial organisms for control-

ling pests makes us the specialist for pest control. Together with

biological crop protection products and biocides, we offer robust dis-

ease-resistant bio plants, fertilisers and compost accessories, as

well as various other products for the bio garden and the bio household.

A selection of our most popular products is distributed worldwide.

Animal HealthEctoparasites are our passion

In livestock breeding, integrated pest management concepts against

ectoparasites play an increasingly important role. Stress reduction

by control of ectoparasites is essential for animal welfare and produc tiv-

ity. In Switzerland and Germany, we offer complete solutions with

products based on natural ingredients. Beneficial organisms, plant ex-

tracts and nature-identical active ingredients are optimally combined

for professional use with livestock or bees.

Insects for Human HealthMaggots as champions in surgery

The maggots of Lucilia sericata are able to clean and disinfect wounds

and support the healing of “hard to heal wounds”. We are Switzer-

land’s exclusive producer of therapeutic maggots for the treatment of

chronical wounds. Our product is used by over 50% of the hospitals

in Switzerland. Maggots are well integrated in wound treatment con-

cepts not only for human, but also for veterinary treatment.

Knowhow TransferSuccess in returning to a better understanding

Extensive research has been done on biocontrol and alternative methods

for managing pest problems and plant diseases. This research has

been converted into excellent products which help growers in their core

activities of protecting crops. Successful biocontrol programs require

though a sound understanding of the interactions between plants, insects,

pathogens, the environment and the biocontrol agent, which is often

lacking. Biocontrol Academy seeks to close this knowledge gap by offering

courses in the application of those products to farmers, horticulturists

and hobby gardeners.

History of the Andermatt Group

Andermatt Biocontrol was founded in 1988 by Isabel and Martin Andermatt in their student apartment. At that time they obtained the first approval in the world for the application of a granulovirus in food production (Madex® against Cydia pomonella).

Andermatt Biocontrol constantly expanded its

range and also served hobby gardeners in Swit-

zerland. In the 1990’s, alternative control agents

against the varroa mite were developed. In 2003,

the increasing variety in the range and the diver-

sification of the customer segments led to the

spin off of Andermatt Biogarten and Andermatt

BioVet. Subsequently there was a further spin

off of Andermatt Service and Andermatt Holding

was formed. Since 2012 it has been possible

for those working in the Andermatt Group to

buy shares in Andermatt Holding.

From the moment it was founded, Andermatt

Biocontrol set its sights on the international

market. Over the years, the Andermatt Group

has built up a network of supplier and dis-

tributor companies all over the world. It has

mi nority or majority shareholdings in a pro-

portion of these companies. It is the Andermatt

Group’s objective to continue to build up this

network and to push forward with the replace-

ment of chemically-synthesised products by

effective biological products – for healthy food

and a healthy environment.

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