Third Asia-Pacific meeting held in South Korea

SynTech’s Third Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting was held in South Korea, in early February and hosted by SynTech’s partner company KPER/SynTech Research Korea. Delegates from India, Japan, Philippines and Taiwan attended, as well as our Korean hosts, CEO Khosro Khodayari and Regional Director, Paul French.

Remote controlled helicopter sprayer demonstration

Topics discussed included safety, trial methods (in particular new requirements like GLP). Key staff at the National Rural Development Administration were met. The Administration is responsible for evaluating data submissions on efficacy, safety etc.

There was a demonstration of the KPER remote controlled helicopter sprayer used in trial work

Khosro Khodayari enjoying KPER's hospitality at the 10th anniversary party

KPER threw a spectacular 10 year anniversary party, which included many customers and important people in the world of Korean Agriculture.

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