Breanne Stowell, Sr. Station Manager – Kimberly Location
Production Complex Progress
Construction in the Production Complex continues to advance toward major milestones. Crews are finalizing the installation of insulated metal panels (IMPs) for the Vernalization Chambers, one of the last major structural components. Additionally, ebb and flow benching installation in the Seedling Production Greenhouse is now complete, and Trusscore installation in the Headhouse interior is progressing smoothly as the space prepares for mechanical and operational setup.
Disease Complex Progress
The Disease Complex is progressing efficiently through construction phases as key systems reach completion. Lighting and ebb and flow plumbing installations in the greenhouses are fully installed, with benching construction beginning next. Interior room framing and installation within the Headhouse are complete, with floor sealant application starting soon to prepare for equipment installation and research activities.
Original photorealistic rendering that illustrates planned vision for the Kimberly greenhouse expansion.
Updated aerial photo highlights how the greenhouse structures are taking shape in alignment with the original site rendering.
About KWS
KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5,000 employees* in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development. *excl. seasonal workforce
