About Globachem
About Globachem
At Globachem, we are convinced that crop protection is part of the solution to provide the growing world population with sufficient safe food. We are here for growers who want to keep their crops strong and healthy. Together, we ensure food security for future generations.
Globachem is an international family business with its headquarters in Sint-Truiden, Belgium. Koen Quaghebeur and Els Paesmans founded Globachem in 2000 from their own home. About 25 years later, 150 employees worldwide are now working on sustainable crop protection, for today and tomorrow.
Mission and Vision
Globachem, as a flexible and dynamic family-owned company, aims to help provide the growing global population with sufficient safe food and bio-based raw materials with the lowest possible ecological footprint. We help growers keep their crops healthy and optimise their production by developing, registering, and internationally marketing a wide range of existing and innovative crop protection products.
We value sustainable relationships, which is why it is important for us to be a relevant and reliable innovative partner in the global market of crop protection. We heavily invest in product research and development to continue growing in the international market and to provide relevant products for an ever-changing world.
One of our greatest strengths is flexibility, which is no coincidence as it is one of Globachem’s core values. We understand better than anyone that weather conditions can cause some turbulence in the market. By strongly focusing on optimising our international network, inventory, and delivery, we are able to respond to fluctuating demand for our products.
Our Values
The foundations of our core values were laid approximately 25 years ago. Before the construction of our offices in 2012, Koen and Els first welcomed their employees into their home for years, treating them like family. The house has since been replaced by a large office, but our standards and values have remained intact. This familial work atmosphere continues day in and day out, even as we have grown into a strong team of 150 employees. This is reflected in mutual respect, short communication lines, a flat structure where everyone is approachable, and a commitment to open communication.
Innovation and Internationalization
The name Globachem was not chosen by chance. Our international ambitions have been clear since the start of our company. Initially focused mainly on Europe, and later worldwide. The focus is not only on sales but also strongly on R&D and obtaining registrations, which has allowed us to now have more than 2,000 product approvals/registrations. Half of our employees are actively involved in innovation (R&D, Product Development, Registrations).
Innovation
At Globachem, the R&D department stands for Risk & Disruption. We continuously invest in our own research to develop innovative and groundbreaking crop protection solutions for the future.
Our team of specialized researchers develops and/or tests new molecules, both natural and chemical, in an agile and efficient manner. We have specialized infrastructure to screen our own molecules and further develop them into high-quality products.
In addition to conducting trials in our Greennovation center, laboratories, and test fields, we also maintain long-term collaborations with various research institutions, universities, and companies. This allows us to stay ahead of new developments.
Internationalization
Crop protection products are among the most regulated products in the world. Before we can bring a crop protection product to the market, it must first be approved at both European and national levels. Obtaining such approval is therefore essential for the success of our company. In addition to innovation, there is a second pillar on which the engine of our growth runs, namely internationalization.
Only crop protection products of the highest quality and with the lowest risk to humans and the environment have a chance of being approved and thus reaching the market. According to our credo biological when possible, chemical when necessary, our experts, in close collaboration with the R&D department, make a thorough selection of the active substances and formulations to be developed, with a focus on innovation and safety.
The sale of these products is conducted through distributors, not directly to farmers and growers. The production of active substances typically takes place outside Europe; the formulation, packaging, and labeling of the final commercial product are done in collaboration with professional European partners, with Globachem coordinating and controlling all steps. Finished products are either delivered directly to our customers or first stored in our warehouse and distributed from there. To support all these activities, we have a global network of producers, formulators, laboratories, consultants, research institutions, suppliers, and customers.
