Tanglefoot Co., an iconic name and historic building on the southwest side of Grand Rapids, was sold to a British Columbia company, Contech Enterprises in October. But the company's former owner, Joseph G. Skendzel, will remain as a consultant for the landmark place that was once the world's largest producer of fly ribbons, the adhesive fly-catching strips that are attached to the ceilings in homes. It now markets non-toxic products for controlling insect and animal pests.
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Contech describes itself as a "green technology company" that develops and markets environmentally friendly products to control garden pests and pets. Contech lines include insect traps, tree care and animal repellents. It was interested in Tanglefoot because the Grand Rapids company was selling similar products to city park managers, urban forestry departments and nurseries, in addition to consumers.
“Effective, green pest management and bio-pesticides are the future of the industry,” said Contech President and CEO Mark Grambart. “Tanglefoot has been a leader in the green pest management market since before most companies even knew the market existed."
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