Makhteshim-Agan - Agrochemical chemicals and generics manufacturer. Site includes information on label and off-label approvals and highlights any recent label amendments as well as developments in product uses. Makhteshim was founded in Israel in 1952 and entered into a partnership with Agan Chemical Manufacturers Limited in 1970. Makhteshim and Agan formally merged their businesses in 1998. Makhteshim and Agan co-ordinate in marketing and sales overseas. The group’s marketing strategy combines the advantage of a full range of complementary product lines together with an established global network of jointly owned subsidies in North America, Latin America, West and Eastern Europe and the far-East, including Asia. Makhteshim- Agan (UK) Ltd is a part of this global network Makhteshim Agan Industries is the largest global generic manufacturer with a turnover approaching 1 billion US dollars. It is continuing its basic strategy of seizing generic windows of opportunity for a wide range of products as soon as they come off patent.