2015 PLMA REWARDS PROGRAM
to reward applicators like you
The Basics
The PLMA Rewards Program is designed so that we can put money directly back into the hands of
businesses using our products. Each product listed has a point value per unit that amounts to a 4¢ rebate
per point. These cash rebates to applicators allow us to maintain a competitive pricing position in the ever
changing aquatic plant management market. Only products listed will be eligible for points and rebates.
The Rebate Values
AB Private label Dye in gallons ...............................(15 pt. per gal. Saves $0.60 per gal.)
AB Private label Dye Conc. Qt. ................................(3 pt. per qt. Saves $0.12 per qt.)
Algimycin® PWF Algaecide ........................................(10 pt. per gal. Saves $0.40 per gal.)
Aqua-Prep® Protein Solution .......................................(25 pt. per gal. Saves $1.00 per gal.)
Aquashade® Aquatic Plant Growth Control ..............(30 pt. per gal. Saves $1.20 per gal.) HIGHER POINT VALUE
Aquashadow® Lake and Pond Colorant ...................(15 pt. per box Saves $0.60 per 4 pack box)
Aquashadow® Black Pond Colorant .........................(20 pt. per gal. Saves $0.80 per gal.)
Bacti-Klear® Aquatic Microbial Blend (Liquid ) ........(25 pt. per gal. Saves $1.00 per gal.) HIGHER POINT VALUE
Bacti-Klear® Aquatic Microbial Blend (Pellets) ........(20 pt. per jug Saves $0.80 per jug)
Blue Springs® Plus qt. ..................................................(3 pts. per qt. Saves $0.12 per qt.)
Clearigate® Algaecide/Herbicide ............................(10 pt. per gal. Saves $0.40 per gal.)
Cutrine-Plus® Granular Algaecide ..............................(25 pt. per bag Saves $1.00 per bag) HIGHER POINT VALUE
Cutrine-Plus® Algaecide (Liquid).................................(40 pt. per gal. Saves $1.60 per gal.) HIGHER POINT VALUE
Cutrine Ultra® Algaecide .............................................(60 pt. per gal. Saves $2.40 per gal.) HIGHER POINT VALUE
Harpoon® Granular Herbicide ...................................(100 pt. per bag Saves $4.00 per bag)
Harvester® Landscape & Aquatic Herbicide ............(75 pt. per gal. Saves $3.00 per gal.)
Navigate®, A Selective Herbicide ..............................(150 pt. per bag Saves $6.00 per bag)
Shore-Klear® Aquatic Herbicide ................................(15 pt. per qt. Saves $0.60 per qt.)
Shoreklear-Plus® Aquatic Herbicide .........................(25 pt. per gal. Saves $1.00 per gal.)
New in 2015 Growth Multipliers
We want to grow with your business! To better reward your loyalty to AB products, we’re adding in
multipliers for your growth on each product in this year’s PLMA program.
Increased sales by product
Points
Example. A customer reported 345 gal. of Aquashade® in
(compared to 2014 PLMA reporting)
Multiplier 2014. In the 2015 program they report 400 gal. (12,000
pts), a 16% increase in sales. Based on the chart, that
5% or more
2.5%
increase equates to a points multiplier of 10%.
10% or more
5%
12,000 original points + 10% multiplier points = a total of
15% or more
10%
13,200 points on Aquashade® in 2015.
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The Paperwork
We don’t like it either. But we do need documentation including your completed Product Points Form, Points
Redemption Form and proof of purchase.
There are also opportunities that may earn you ADDITIONAL POINTS
New Participants, registered by August 31, 2015 get an automatic 500 points just for signing up.
Early birds get 500 points by getting your forms in by October 15, 2015.
Field Trial / Case Study Assistance – Select application companies may be chosen at our discretion to
assist with various research and/or demonstration projects during the season.
Forms must be received by the October 30, 2015 deadline to receive rebates and qualify for retreat.
The REWARDS
“the fun part”
Rebates are at a rate of $0.04 per point, with no cap on rebate amounts
We make it easy for you to share your rebate with several worthwhile industry organizations. Simply
designate what portion ($50.00 increments) of your rebate you wish to donate to support A.E.R.F., A.P.M.S.
and/or R.I.S.E. as listed on the 2015 PLMA Points Redemption form.
Qualify for the all-inclusive Applicators’ Retreat – Location TBA
Earned point values determine trip eligibility for the company principal and a guest.
Earn 150,000 points or more will automatically qualify a company for the Applicators’ Retreat
Earn 149,999 - 125,000 points and cash in $2,000 rebate dollars to qualify.
Earn 124,999 - 100,000 points and cash in $2,500 rebate dollars to qualify.
Earn 99,999 - 75,000 points and cash in $3,000 in rebate dollars to qualify.
The Fine Print
ELIGIBILITY - Must be registered as a PLMA Participant by August 31, 2015. Rewards are limited to state licensed commercial aquatic pesticide application companies doing contract (for
hire) service work within the U.S.
QUALIFYING PURCHASES - Only products listed will be eligible for points and rebates. Products must be purchased between October 1, 2014 and September 30, 2015 to qualify for
rebate and growth multiplier. Products must be purchased directly from AB product distributors, as verified by invoice copies.
Additional points may be available for, but not limited by the items listed in the Additional Points section. These are rewarded at the discretion of LONZA. Field Trials and/or Case Study
Assistance - Select application companies may be chosen at our discretion to assist with various research and/or demonstration projects during the season. Pre-approval by LONZA
management is required and point award amount will be pre-determined by LONZA based upon the scope of work and agreed upon by both parties before project commencement.
REQUIRED PAPERWORK must be received (via mail, email or fax) by October 30, 2015 and must include:
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Completed Product Points Form
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Points Redemption Form with your selections on rebate, trip (for qualifying participants) and donations. Donations made to A.E.R.F., A.P.M.S. and/or R.I.S.E. are made entirely on your
behalf. We provide the organizations a donor listing with contact information and respective donations amounts, and we request they acknowledge your generosity directly to you in
some manner. Donations must be made in $50 increments, unless donating entire Rebate.
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Proof of Product Purchase - Copies of distributor invoices must show product brand name, quantity, ship date, net price and “bill to”/“ship to” information. These will be audited by
LONZA staff for accuracy and completeness.
Our contact information for submission of documents is provided on the forms - without this completed paperwork and back-up invoice copies your rewards and rebate qualifications cannot
be processed.
APPLICATORS’ RETREAT – LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED
Qualifying companies will receive travel forms by November 21, 2015. Please feel free to call your Regional Sales Manager after that date if you have questions about your qualification
status.
Applicators’ Retreat award is intended for use by the specified PLMA participant of record on our participant list and is non-transferable to other parties without written permission from
LONZA Management. If company principals cannot attend, only officers or key operational/management personnel involved in the aquatic application business will be allowed to take their
place. LONZA reserves the right to deny participation.
The Applicators’ Retreat will be scheduled for early 2016 at a to-be-determined location. It will be announced after preliminary arrangements have been made and a contract is secured
with our travel agent and the resort property.
CONDITIONS & LIMITATIONS
Points cannot be transferred to other companies or carried over into subsequent year(s) and have no value other than that stated in this Program. Application companies who are also
Applied Biochemists® Product Distributors or whose parent company is an Applied Biochemists® Product Distributor can only report product used in their commercial application
work towards rebates, donations and retreat. No re-sale of product will be counted. LONZA reserves the right to request proof of product application (in addition to product invoices) in
the form of a state application report (if applicable) or daily work report indicating: product & quantity applied, date of application, location name and address. LONZA reserves the right
to audit and check authenticity of all invoices and/or product application reports required to qualify for the PLMA Rewards Program.
All PLMA Program Rebates will be issued ONLY to the participating company in care of the specified individual on the Redemption form.
PLMA Rewards Program does not apply to the employees of Lonza Group, Ltd. or its affiliated companies/business sectors.
LONZA reserves the right to change locations or cancel retreat travel plans in the event of extenuating, unexpected circumstances outside of their control (e.g. federally imposed travel
restrictions; resort damage making it uninhabitable; resort closure due to economic circumstances; health or civil unrest concerns related to travel location, etc.). Should cancellation occur and
rescheduling to an alternate location cannot be arranged, any reimbursement compensation to the PLMA participating company will be limited to the trip cost per individual less any nonrefundable charges incurred by LONZA.
All rewards for this program will be processed by December 31, 2015.
Please contact your regional sales manager with any questions on PLMA program details.