CARY, North Carolina (March 20, 2025) – Welcome to the Branching Out Podcast, brought to you by Atticus Insider Intel. Join Jane Stanley, Manager of Technical Services – Greenhouse & Nursery, as she ventures into the wild world of horticulture. Jane will chat with industry experts across the U.S., delivering relevant grower news, interviews, and advice. So, grab your headphones and get ready to dig deep into the dirt!
Available on Spotify on April 1.
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About Atticus
While the chemistry isn’t unique, the Atticus experience is. Atticus is a demand-driven manufacturer of battle-tested chemistries, established in 2014 and built from the ground up with a clear purpose to Enhance Daily Life. Through our Agriculture and EcoCore portfolios, our team is committed to helping you maximize your input requirements with dependable solutions. As an independent company, we make decisions at your speed, executing each step with discipline to turn strategy into results you can trust. This focus allows us to consistently deliver on our value proposition: Relevant. Simple. Reliable. For more information and a complete list of products, visit AtticusLLC.com.
CARY, North Carolina (January 13, 2025) – Atticus is pleased to announce the formation of SuCitta Stealth, Inc. as a 100% S-Corp Employee Stock Ownership Plan (‘ESOP’) with 15% Membership Interest in Atticus, LLC. This initiative demonstrates Atticus’ next-level, long-term commitment by acknowledging and rewarding our team of talented SuCitta Warriors. Atticus recently hosted its last company meeting as we advance to an owner mentality with new perspective, engagement, and aligned objectives – hosting Annual Owner Events going forward. Individual business acumen intensifies as Atticus strives to become a thought-leader and the most Welcomed, Substantial, and Profitable Supplier.
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About Atticus
While the chemistry isn’t unique, the Atticus experience is. Atticus is a demand-driven manufacturer of battle-tested chemistries, established in 2014 and built from the ground up with a clear purpose to Enhance Daily Life. Through our Agriculture and EcoCore portfolios, our team is committed to helping you maximize your input requirements with dependable solutions. As an independent company, we make decisions at your speed, executing each step with discipline to turn strategy into results you can trust. This focus allows us to consistently deliver on our value proposition: Relevant. Simple. Reliable. For more information and a complete list of products, visit AtticusLLC.com.
CARY, North Carolina (December 19, 2024) – On December 19, 2024, Atticus, LLC filed a lawsuit against FMC to confirm its expected chlorantraniliprole (CTPR) formulations and product offers do not infringe any valid patent rights owned by FMC. Atticus’s lawsuit, framed as a declaratory judgment action, will enable Atticus to secure legal certainty, and to use that certainty when it begins commercializing its CTPR portfolio.
“Atticus is committed to offering the most comprehensive, unencumbered, and cost-competitive portfolio of CTPR products serving the Ag and EcoCore markets,” states Randy Canady, CEO, Atticus. “We view CTPR as a valuable agronomic tool that has not reached its full market potential. As the price-to-agronomic value of CTPR becomes more aligned, end-users will be empowered to use CTPR in more routine agronomic rotations for better, more cost-effective insect control.”
Atticus respects the intellectual property rights of competitors such as FMC. Atticus also respects FMC’s leadership in their defense and overall stewardship of the CTPR molecule. While Atticus diligently engaged with FMC, Atticus views the declaratory judgment action as the most effective and respectful approach to proactively clear any disputes between FMC and Atticus while insulating customers from any crossfire and burdens.
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About Atticus
While the chemistry isn’t unique, the Atticus experience is. Atticus is a demand-driven manufacturer of battle-tested chemistries, established in 2014 and built from the ground up with a clear purpose to Enhance Daily Life. Through our Agriculture and EcoCore portfolios, our team is committed to helping you maximize your input requirements with dependable solutions. As an independent company, we make decisions at your speed, executing each step with discipline to turn strategy into results you can trust. This focus allows us to consistently deliver on our value proposition: Relevant. Simple. Reliable. For more information and a complete list of products, visit AtticusLLC.com.
CARY, North Carolina (December 10, 2024) – Effective November 2024, Atticus serves as the Vice Chair of the Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC), represented by Tim Cotter, Senior Director, Package Engineering & Optimization.
The ACRC is an industry-funded non-profit that safely collects and recycles agricultural crop protection, animal health, specialty pest control, micronutrient, biologicals, fertilizer, and adjuvant product containers. By facilitating all package design and innovation in-house, Atticus positions itself at the forefront of the competitive marketplace and further pursues operational excellence.
Tim joined Atticus in February 2023, quickly becoming the company’s representative on the ACRC. With over 30 years of experience, Tim has a significant depth of industry understanding and process knowledge. He plays a crucial role in driving internal decisions related to regulatory compliance, sourcing, and operations, ensuring both efficiency and the integrity of packaging, labels, and brand identity.
To learn more about the ACRC, visit https://agrecycling.org.
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About Atticus
While the chemistry isn’t unique, the Atticus experience is. Atticus is a demand-driven manufacturer of battle-tested chemistries, established in 2014 and built from the ground up with a clear purpose to Enhance Daily Life. Through our Agriculture and EcoCore portfolios, our team is committed to helping you maximize your input requirements with dependable solutions. As an independent company, we make decisions at your speed, executing each step with discipline to turn strategy into results you can trust. This focus allows us to consistently deliver on our value proposition: Relevant. Simple. Reliable. For more information and a complete list of products, visit AtticusLLC.com.
CARY, North Carolina (November 13, 2024) – Atticus successfully advances to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (‘D365’) as its cloud-based operating system, effective October 19, 2024, with no business disruption. We embarked on this endeavor with a keen focus on enhancing the customer experience while scaling to our full potential. Atticus engaged with Stoneridge Software and dedicated three positions, which were further complemented by 25 subject matter experts, to tackle Phase I, Lift & Shift. “This investment once again demonstrates our commitment to Operational Excellence and long-term viability with an insatiable appetite for continuous improvement via systems and processes,” shares John Henderson, EVP, Business Optimization.
This meticulously orchestrated upgrade prioritized business continuity over the 10-month period that only pushed 15% over budget, which accommodated a 38-day extension for sufficient go-live testing. “This was a complex project, but due to Atticus’ diligence, this was one of the smoothest production cutovers we have accomplished,” states Luisa Hill, Senior Project Manager at Stoneridge Software.
Phase II, Elevate & Escalate, commences March 1, 2025, with a target go-live date of October 2025 in our deliberate and disciplined march to Full Strength in Market Year 2027. Next-phase Battle-Readiness!
CARY, North Carolina (October 18, 2024) – Atticus LLC announces plans to exhibit at ELEVATE, the industry’s premier landscape event presented by the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
American-owned and operated, join Atticus in booth #940. As first-time exhibitors, the Atticus EcoCore team is excited to share their lineup of battle-tested chemistries for the Turf and Ornamental market. Join industry experts, including Nate Dahlman (EVP, EcoCore Division), Ty Ferraro (Sr. Business Director, EcoCore Division), Cam Copley (Director, Eastern Region), and Paul Fox (Director, Account Management) for complimentary coffee and beer in the Atticus booth.
Monday | Beer from 4 PM – 6 PM
Tuesday | Coffee from 10 AM – 12 PM
BOOTH 940, ALSO KNOWN AS FORT 940
Atticus headquarters, located at 940 NW Cary Parkway, is also known as Fort 940. Fort 940 is more than an office. “The walls reinforce Atticus’ cultural framework and bring even more hospitality to our team, partners, customers, and prospects,” states Randy Canady, Atticus Founder and CEO. For Atticus, Fort 940 is the gateway to breaking down barriers while remaining a reliable partner in the professional non-crop market.
As an independent company, Atticus makes decisions at your speed. To ensure that is always the case, Atticus lives by the value proposition: Relevant. Simple. Reliable. For more information and a complete list of products, visit AtticusLLC.com.
CARY, North Carolina (September 25, 2024) – Atticus LLC announces plans to exhibit at PestWorld ’24, the largest industry event hosted by the National Pest Management Association.
American-owned and operated, join Atticus in booth #1601 as they showcase their professional pest management lineup, including 9 NEW pest control brands such as Tirade™ Ultra SC and Nixlo™ IGR Concentrate. Experts from the EcoCore Division, including Director of Technical Services Rob Golembiewski, Ph.D. and Director of Account Management Paul Fox, will be ready to answer questions regarding Atticus’ proven portfolio of battle-tested chemistries. To book a meeting, visit AtticusLLC.com/pestworld-2024.
JOIN US FOR A DRINK AND A CHANCE TO WIN
Bootstrapped and ready to serve, Atticus delivers an experience like no other. Attendees can enjoy free coffee and beer in the Atticus booth. Visitors will also have the chance to WIN a Turtlebox Gen 2 Bluetooth Speaker.
Tuesday | Beer from 4 PM – 6 PM
Wednesday & Thursday | Coffee from 10 AM – 12 PM | Beer from 12 PM – 2 PM
As an independent company, Atticus makes decisions at your speed. To ensure that is always the case, Atticus lives by the value proposition: Relevant. Simple. Reliable. For more information and a complete list of products, visit AtticusLLC.com.
CARY, North Carolina (July 30, 2024) – Atticus is a proud sponsor of the Agricultural Retailers Association Rising Stars program. This initiative allows ARA member companies to nominate emerging leaders, providing them with a platform for recognition and a means to further develop their leadership skills.
The theme of this year’s Rising Stars award program was “Next-Level Leadership: Always Navigating Forward,” and Atticus is honored to recognize Scott Birth, Logistics Coordinator with Rocky Mountain Agronomics, as the 2023 grand prize winner.
Scott is a graduate of Utah Tech University with an education in business administration and management. Raised on a family farm, Scott understood the importance of agriculture and hard work from a young age. “Next-level leadership to me means to think big,” says Scott. He exemplifies this by establishing high-level goals for himself and his team. “These goals have a great impact on propelling the company forward. They provide my team with a guiding light, unity, and a clear vision. Once these goals are executed, the passion for progress becomes infectious.” Scott also believes in establishing relationships with his team and breaking down barriers with empathy. He states, “A next-level leader understands that culture is what defines a team and a company.”
Listen now as Scott talks about what leadership means to him, the Rising Stars experience, and the opportunities that followed:
As part of the ARA Rising Stars recognition, Atticus welcomed Scott to its headquarters in Cary, NC. This opportunity gave him a firsthand look into a “Day in the Life of an Atticus Employee,” offering a unique experience of Atticus culture and operations. “We continue to be amazed at the caliber of professionalism and energy exhibited by the Rising Stars, and this year’s winner did not disappoint,” shares Randy Canady, Atticus Founder and CEO.
If you know an emerging agriculture leader deserving of industry-wide recognition, be on the lookout for when we announce 2024 nominations!
CARY, North Carolina (July 18, 2024) – Atticus announces the addition of Cryptoid™ XL to its crop protection portfolio, furthering its commitment to provide distributors and growers with relevant branded-generic insecticides for the U.S. crop and specialty Ag markets.
Cryptoid XL (comparable to Baythroid® XL) is a pyrethroid insecticide providing rapid knockdown and long-lasting residual control against over 100 unique pests. Its broad-spectrum label is approved for select citrus, corn, soybeans, cotton, and wheat, effectively targeting pests like bollworms, armyworms, and stink bugs. Cryptoid XL, containing the active ingredient beta-cyfluthrin, works on contact and through ingestion, requiring low use rates for effective control. The short re-entry and pre-harvest intervals, as well as its easy-to-use emulsifiable concentrate formulation, make this a flexible and user-friendly tool to add to your crop protection arsenal.
Discover the versatility of Cryptoid XL as a powerful aid for quickly eliminating pests. To learn more, visit atticusllc.com/agricultural-products/cryptoid-xl/.
CARY, North Carolina (July 16, 2024) – Atticus LLC announces the continued expansion of its EcoCore Greenhouse and Nursery portfolio with the addition of three new products: Berati™ 10 XC, a plant growth regulator containing the active ingredient paclobutrazol, used in Piccolo® 10 XC; Hexcel™ EW, an insecticide containing hexythiazox, the active ingredient used in Hexygon® IQ; and Airaxo™, an insecticide containing flonicamid, the active ingredient found in Aria®.
“Atticus is committed to greenhouse and nursery production. Our portfolio continues to expand, bringing growers more options for key formulations like Berati 10 XC, Hexcel EW, and Airaxo,” says Jane Stanley, Manager, Technical Services – Greenhouse and Nursery.
- Berati™ 10 XC enables growers to optimize the growth of their ornamental plants through a potent and concentrated formula that is TEN times stronger than standard 0.4 percent formulations of paclobutrazol, providing Greenhouse and Nursery professionals the ease of compact and uniform growth.
- Hexcel™ EW provides reliable control of tetranychid spider mite species in ornamentals. It’s effective on eggs and immature life stages, rendering eggs that encounter treated surfaces unviable. With limited PPE requirements and an easy-to-use emulsion-in-water formulation, Hexcel EW offers user-friendly, long-lasting control.
- Airaxo™ causes rapid secession of feeding by piercing-sucking insects, working through both contact and systemic activity, providing long-lasting residual control. What’s more, is there are no known cross-resistance to other insecticides, making it an ideal replacement or rotation product.
For more information about Berati 10 XC, Hexcel EW, and Airaxo or to see Atticus’ complete Greenhouse and Nursery lineup, please visit atticusllc.com/market-segments/greenhouse-nursery/.