April 6, 2026
MGK and Sumitomo Biorational Company (SBC) introduced a new corporate logo representing the integration of MGK with Valent BioSciences and Valent North America under Sumitomo Biorational Company. The new identity reinforces the organization’s shared commitment to building a global center of excellence for biorational innovation.
Visual identity marks next milestone following the integration of Valent BioSciences, MGK and Valent North America as a single organization.
The new logo reflects the integration of MGK with Sumitomo Biorational Company. The new brand identity follows the October 2025 announcement that Valent BioSciences, MGK and Valent North America would unite under a single organization. This integration brings together expertise in research, manufacturing and commercialization to accelerate the development of sustainable technologies for customers worldwide.
“The introduction of our new logo marks an important milestone as we bring our organizations together under a unified vision,” said Steve Gullickson, President of MGK. “This identity represents our commitment to innovation, collaboration and delivering solutions that serve customers across professional pest control, animal health, consumer HHI and lawn and garden.”
The new logo will begin appearing across company communications, digital platforms and marketing materials in the coming months. While our visual identity will evolve, our commitment to customers remains unchanged, with the same trusted products, service and support you rely on today. Through this continued integration, the organization will advance innovation and deliver solutions that help address evolving challenges and unlock new opportunities for customers.
About Sumitomo Biorational Company
Sumitomo Biorational Company LLC (SBC), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd., brings together Valent BioSciences, MGK and Valent North America to create a global center of excellence for biorational innovation. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, SBC focuses on the research, development and commercialization of sustainable technologies derived from natural sources such as microbials and botanicals to serve agriculture, environmental health, public health and pest control markets worldwide.
Visit the Sumitomo Biorational Company website: https://www.sumitomobiorational.com/
Resources
- Download the new MGK and Sumitomo Biorational Company Logo press release (PDF)
- Download the Sumitomo Biorational Company announcement press release (PDF)
