UPL Corporation Ltd. held an opening ceremony for its three high-technology greenhouses in Mexico as part of its Global Natural Plant Protection (NPP) Research Center in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila.

The three greenhouses represent an investment of over US$1.5 million, and bring total investment at the center to over US$5 million. An inauguration event for the expansion of the research centre was held in November 2025.

The ceremony was attended by Jai Shroff, president and CEO, UPL, and state officials, who jointly emphasized the role of both Coahuila and Mexico in the UPL’s global applied science and sustainability strategy.

The new infrastructure consists of three fully automated, tempered-glass greenhouses built by Richel France/Mexico. According to UPL, these are the first greenhouses of their kind in the country.

The installations will be used to conduct advanced trials of biostimulants and other natural plant protection solutions under controlled conditions, allowing the company to scientifically validate product performance and adapt results for use in other markets, including China, Brazil, and parts of Africa.

Launched in 2023, the Ramos Arizpe facility now employs a multidisciplinary team of more than 20 researchers, operating in conjunction with other UPL research centers in France and the United States.

In 2026, the center is expected to add a specialized laboratory to study the mode of action of biostimulants at the level of gene expression. UPL says this expansion will make it the first global company in Mexico with next-generation glass greenhouse infrastructure dedicated exclusively to agricultural research.

“The work being done here will generate innovation with a direct impact for farmers around the world,” said Shroff during the ceremony.

Himanshu Panwar, CEO, UPL Latin America, adds that collaboration between science, industry, and farmers serves as a crucial foundation for advancing sustainable agriculture in Latin America.

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