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Tharsus in manufacturing deal with weeding products firm

Tharsus Group has signed an agreement with Weeding Technologies Ltd to develop and manufacture a new weed control system for water companies, councils and contractors.

Blyth-based Tharsus will work with London-headquartered Weeding to build a system for organisations that manage public spaces such as parks, play areas, sports fields, roadways and watercourses.

The deal is expected to lead to a long-term, exclusive manufacturing agreement through which the product would be produced at Tharsus’ Blyth facility.

Weeding Technologies have already achieved a number of patents and this development uses their Foamstream technology.

Tharsus will create a system that can be attached to smaller utility vehicles, which are ideally suited to grass areas within the amenities market.

Brian Palmer, chief executive of Tharsus Group, said: “This is the perfect example of a relationship between a business that has a strong IP focus and an OEDM specialist. As we focus on the new product introduction, Weeding Technologies are in a position to focus on further technology development and, at the same time gear up its UK and international marketing efforts.

“This is an exciting project, which will fully engage the skills and ingenuity of our designers and engineers. We have invested heavily in our development and manufacturing facility in North East England, which will enable us to meet the challenges of this project and lead to strong and successful relationship with Weeding Technologies.”

Mike Lamb, chief executive of Weeding Technologies Ltd, said: “We are delighted to have signed this heads of terms agreement with Tharsus, which will lead to the creation of a product that will more than complement our award-winning technology and provide an effective solution for water companies, councils and contractors that manage public spaces.

“The unique approach to product creation and manufacture Tharsus provides will not only add value to our technology, but enable our business to concentrate on market development and engage with potential export territories. We have great confidence in the opportunities for this product and working with Tharsus will ensure our vision is delivered.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .