Proxag, a newly formed U.S.-based crop protection company founded by former executives of Oro Agri, has begun operations and signed an agreement to establish its first manufacturing plant in Arapongas, as it seeks to capitalize on growing demand for biological and specialty agricultural inputs.
The company will develop and supply adjuvants, biopesticides, biostimulants and specialty fertilizers, with operations spanning the United States, Brazil and Portugal. Its strategy focuses on producing crop inputs closer to farmers, reflecting broader industry efforts to reduce reliance on imported active ingredients and formulations.
The company’s first production facility, in southern Brazil’s Paraná state, will initially manufacture adjuvants, biostimulants and biological crop protection products tailored to local crops. The site is expected to serve as the company’s manufacturing hub in Latin America and support future expansion.
Proxag plans to expand its manufacturing footprint in North America and Europe, positioning regional production as a central part of its growth strategy.
Proxag was founded by a management team that previously held senior roles at Oro Agri, a crop protection business acquired by Omnia Holdings in 2018 for about $100 million. The executives were involved in expanding Oro Agri’s product portfolio and international manufacturing network, including commercialization of adjuvant and oil-based products in dozens of countries.
Proxag is led by co-chief executives Erroll Pullen and Donovan Pullen. The broader leadership team includes executives overseeing finance, research and development, and Latin American operations, with experience in formulation development, regulatory systems and production scale-up.
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