Kevin Forney, technical services manager
Forney's professional career spans over 30+ years in technical services and product development with several major agri-business companies, including Arysta Life Science Corporation, Delta and Pine Land Company, American Cyanamid Company and Valent USA Corporation. He holds a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Sciences from California State University, Fresno. In his role as technical services manager, Forney's responsibilities include providing technical direction to Fine Americas' management team concerning current and potential new product development in the Western Hemisphere Americas; implementing necessary steps for product introductions and technical support; and acting as the primary point of contact and solution provider for internal and external inquiries regarding the technical performance of Fine Americas' plant growth regulators.
Fine Americas -- Excellence in PGR Technology
Fine focuses on the development and marketing of plant growth regulators for fruit/vegetable and ornamental crops. Fine strives to improve plant growth regulator technology to meet exacting demands of today’s growers. Fine America’s products available in the U.S. are abide, citadel, concise, configure, dazide 85 WSG, florgib, fresco and piccolo for the ornamentals market, and exilis plus, falgro, novagib and perlan for the fruit/vegetable market.
Product quality is of paramount importance to Fine. Strict controls are in place to ensure that all products are of the highest possible quality. Fine was one of the first agricultural companies to achieve ISO9001 accreditation in 1992. Fine manufactures PGRs within the US and the EU. Fine is committed to helping growers produce top quality crops in line with their customers' needs. Fine currently develops and markets its products in more than 40 countries worldwide. An ongoing program of investment designed to develop new products and enhance product value will further Fine’s reputation as a leader in the field of plant growth regulation.
