
Exciting News from Clayton Plant Protection for the French market!
Clayton Plant Protection has made a strategic appointment to support the growth of their business and expanding portfolio of plant protection products in France.
23rd April 2025
Welcome Hugues
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Hugues Hequet to the team as Sales Manager France. With 30 years of experience in Crop Protection, Plant Nutrition/ Biostimulants, and Biocontrols.
Hugues joined us on March 17, 2025.
About Clayton Plant Protection
Founded in 1991 by Tom O’Mahony, Clayton Plant Protection Ltd remains a family-owned business, now managed by Tom’s son David O’Mahony, supported by sisters Ann-Marie O’Mahony and Gillian O’Mahony.
Clayton specialise in the development, marketing and distribution of a wide range of generic crop protection products across major European markets. Founded on principles of integrity, accountability, and customer service, the company is continuously evolving and is expanding its footprint.

Key Information:
• Headquarters are based in Dublin, Ireland.
• Initial market focus in the UK.
• Start of generic development around 2015 (LCH, CTL, TEB).
• Significant post-Brexit growth, with around 20 formulations registered in the UK and 3 - 12 in other EU markets.
• Since 2018, rapid growth across key EU markets: Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, and beyond.
23rd April 2025