2011 Ambassadors of Respect: Andean Region

Posted by Matt Hopkins|7 June 2011

Farmex SA
Lima, Peru

Farmex is a key distributor of chemicals, seed and fertilizer in Peru, as well as herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. Products are processed and mixed entirely under roof, and pesticide containers are pressure-rinsed at the mix site and recycled.

Training in security and emergency response procedures is extensive, featuring live demonstrations of fire and spill control as well as specific medical procedures to use in case of accidents. Farmex also conducts customer meetings for the purpose of education end-users of the products they sell.

“At Farmex, we believe in sustainable development, looking for a balance between the economic, social and environmental aspects of business,” says Alberto Ojeda Pino, plant manager. “In order to achieve this, we’ve implemented OHSAS 18001 as a part of our integrated management system.” This certification pairs with Farmex’s high-quality ISO 9001 system, for which they have already certified for 10 years.

“Farmex’s message to the community centers around the promotion of the development of the agricultural sector,” says Ojeda Pino, “and this is a part of living out our vision and mission.”