Syngenta Huddersfield has started production of its PLINAZOLIN® technology pest control product following a £50 million investment in re-engineering its manufacturing facilities. The site will be the largest global producer of advanced stages of the active ingredient, which targets pests resistant to existing treatments.
The investment converted an existing production plant into an advanced life sciences facility, with products set for distribution in over 40 countries. Initial markets include India and South America, where pests significantly threaten crops such as soybeans, corn, rice, coffee, and cotton. Plans include inviting other manufacturers to use Syngenta’s infrastructure, potentially creating up to 300 additional jobs alongside the 1,000 already supported.
Local and national officials, including Huddersfield MP Harpreet Uppal and Minister for Investment Baroness Gustafsson, attended the site’s official opening. The UK government has described the project as a sign of confidence in the country’s economic future.
