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SynTech recognises contribution to Latin American agricultural R & D

Staff from six countries joined the SynTech 2015 Latin America Regional Workshop was held in October in the wine country of Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina. Hosted by the Managing Director of SynTech Argentina, Magdalena Zingoni and the Regional GLP Coordinator, Carlos Caballero Jr., the meeting included progress updates on SynTech’s strategy and Vision 2020, and the Region’s focus on core services in 2015-16.

In addition, Carlos Caballero Sr., Manager of CAC SMART Ltd., exclusive partner for SynTech. in Chile, Peru and Bolivia, was recognized for 40 years contribution to Agrochemical R&D. Carlos Sr.’s distinguished career included working since the 1970s in senior technical and commercial roles for Dow Quimica de Chile S.A, Agricola Nacional S.A.C. (ANASAC), Schering de Chile S.A., and Chile’s Fruits Exporters Association’s Foundation for the Development of Fruit (FDF).

Carlos Caballero Sr., (left) with Dr. Khosro Khodayari (right)

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