Aachen, Germany
September 6, 2016
The Zasso GmbH is situated in Aachen, Germany, close to the economic, agricultural and political heartlands of Europe and near to RWTH Aachen University.
The new Team is led by CEO Dirk Vandenhirtz and CTO Sergio Coutinho, who both have more than 20 years experiences in the Agro business.
Connecting German university know-how and high-tech industry expertise in electrophysics as well as environment and agriculture with Swiss economic foresight and Brazilian long-term development competence is the best basis for real innovation.
Why is innovative weeding so important?
- Weeds are responsible for at least 10 % of all yield losses.
- Weeds are strong competitors for crop and tree seedlings.
- Weeding people cannot work in more qualified jobs.
- Weeds can strongly compromise public and traffic areas.
- Weeding along traffic routes is very dangerous.
- Herbicides residues produce health risks.
Looking at the economic impact of efficient weeding worldwide, the zasso group is working with strong partners in different fields. The aim is to be present on all major global markets in the near future. Making weeding a clean technology.
The new team is backed up by a strong shareholder team based in Zug, Switzerland. The Zasso group envisions to build a new generation of crop protection technology.
More information at www.zasso.eu