Our Goal
Our goal is to replace chemical pesticides with good biological alternatives, such as microbial products, natural substances, beneficial insects and traps.
More than 30 years ago, we started our first production of plant protection products based on baculoviruses. Today, it has been widely recognized that the use of biological control measures offers not only a solution in organic agriculture, but also a highly effective tool within integrated or conventional pest management programs for environmental friendly and residue-free food production.
Dr. Martin Andermatt
Chairman of the Board
Daniel Zingg
CEO
Our Values
Our company group
- The Andermatt Group was founded by Dr. Martin Andermatt and Dr. Isabel Andermatt in 1988. Since then it has developed to become a global leader in the development, production and distribution of biological solutions
- Customer satisfaction is our focus which we achieve with our highest quality standards and our mentality of continuous improvement
- At present, the Andermatt Group has more than 500 employees
- We market and sell our solutions globally through our own subsidiaries as well as through more than 100 distributors worldwide ⇒ distribution map
Our history
1988
- Foundation of the company by Dr. Martin Andermatt and Dr. Isabel Andermatt (major shareholders of the Andermatt Group)
- Start production and first registration of a baculovirus products for food production (MADEX)
1989
Start production of entomopathogenic nematodes
1991
Start distribution of third-parties technologies (plant protection and macro-organisms) in Switzerland
1992
Innovation prize, awarded by the Chamber of Commerce of Central Switzerland
1993
Prix Toni, awarded by the foundation “Take care of environment”
1996
Start production of bee health products against varroa mites
1999
Start production of the two-spotted ladybird Adalia bipunctata
2002
Start production of slug collars for home and garden
2003
Spin-off of Andermatt Biogarten AG (home and garden) and Andermatt BioVet AG (bee and animal health)
2004
- ISO 9001 certification
- Finalist at the Swiss entrepreneur of the year award
2006
Establishment of Andermatt BioVet GmbH, Germany
2009
Environmental Award, presented by the Albert Köchlin Foundation
2010
- Integration of Topcat GmbH (manufacturer of roden traps)
- Establishement of Andermatt Madumbi in South Africa
2011
- Integration of Andermatt Canada (manufacturer of baculovirus products and pheromone traps)
- Integration of Probis GmbH, Germany (manufacturer of baculovirus products)
- Innovation Award for the development of MADEX Plus
2014
Establishmenet of Andermatt France and Andermatt do Brasil
2016
- Integration of Andermatt PHP (Manufacturer of microorganisms in solid state fermentation)
- Establishment of Biocontrol Academy (consultancy to gardeners and growers)
- Start with Lean Management Principles
2017
Establishment of Andermatt USA, Andermatt UK and Andermatt Biogarten GmbH, Germany
2018
- Integration of Biofa GmbH, Germany (supplier and registration holder of products based on natural substances)
- Establishment of Andermatt Kenya
- Coop Natura Award for the commitment to organic farming, awarded by Coop
2019
- Establishment of Andermatt Nederland
- Integration of ABiTEP GmbH, Germany (manufacturer of microorganisms based on liquid state fermentation
- Winner of the Bernard Blum Award for the most innovative new biocontrol product Tutavir, awarded by IBMA
2020
Establishment of Andermatt Iberia and Andermatt Romania
2021
- Establishment of Andermatt Polska, Andermatt Mozambique
- Integration of Anthesis, Greece
2022
- Establishment of Andermatt Mexico
- Integration of BIOinput, Croatia (leading supplier of biological plant protection products, biocides, plant stimulants and nutrition specialties in Croatia)
Our Board
Andermatt Group Subsidiaries
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