Key Takeaways
- SynTech Research Group has entered a strategic partnership with Stepan Company to expand Stepan’s Advanced Formulation Services (AFS) platform in North America.
- The collaboration combines SynTech’s regulatory, laboratory, and field expertise with Stepan’s formulation design and scale-up capabilities.
- Customers will have access to end-to-end services, from product concept to commercialization.
- The partnership aims to accelerate market entry for innovative crop protection and biological products.
- Both companies plan to promote the enhanced services through industry events and digital platforms.
SynTech Research Group Expands Services Through Strategic Partnership
SynTech Research Group announced it has partnered with Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) to expand Stepan’s Advanced Formulation Services (AFS) across North America. The collaboration integrates SynTech’s development and regulatory strengths with Stepan’s advanced formulation expertise, offering customers a streamlined path from concept to commercialization.
End-to-End Support for Crop Protection and Biologicals
Through the partnership, companies developing crop protection and biological products will be able to access services covering formulation, laboratory and field testing, regulatory strategy, and registration support. This combined offering is designed to shorten development timelines and provide greater support for innovation in sustainable agriculture.
Jasper Barnes, Director of Global Business Development at SynTech Research Group, said: “By aligning with Stepan, we’re enhancing our ability to support customers from early-stage concepts to commercialization.”
Leveraging Stepan’s AFS Platform and SynTech Research Group Expertise
Stepan’s AFS platform focuses on accelerating product development through formulation design, testing, and scale-up support. Integrating this platform with SynTech Research Group’s field trial network, analytical laboratories, and regulatory capabilities creates a comprehensive solution for North American customers.
Chris Day, Director of Global Marketing – Surfactants at Stepan, commented: “This collaboration is about more than just services — it’s about accelerating innovation and helping our customers bring safe, effective, and sustainable solutions to market faster.”
Outlook for North America
The partnership is now active, and both SynTech Research Group and Stepan will promote their expanded service offering at upcoming industry events and through digital outreach.
