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21 October 2008 - 14:06

Danisco A/S signs agreement to acquire Agtech Products Inc – investing in microbial-based products for animal nutrition

Danisco A/S has signed an agreement to acquire Agtech Products Inc, a US based agricultural biotechnology company dedicated to the development, manufacture and technical application of microbiological-based products for the animal production industry. This acquisition broadens Danisco’s portfolio and technical service capabilities in the animal production industry.

This represents an important step in strengthening Danisco’s strategy of delivering healthy nutrition solutions to the global animal production industry. Adding proven new microbial technologies to Danisco’s existing market-leading portfolio of feed enzymes and betaine will underpin this healthy nutrition strategy.

The acquisition includes a dedicated team of specialists in R&D, technical services, sales and marketing all focused on a proven existing product portfolio and a robust new product pipeline backed by strong intellectual property. Facilities include state of the art research and laboratory facilities in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA which provides a unique analytical service that maximises product value for customers.

“This acquisition is an exciting opportunity to bring new value to our customers” comments James Laughton, Executive Vice President, Danisco Animal Nutrition. “It will reinforce our aspiration to be the leader in providing healthy nutrition solutions to meet consumer demand for safe, high quality food at an affordable price” he continues.

Thomas Rehberger, Vice President of Agtech Products comments, “this acquisition will join the strengths of two great companies to expand microbial biotechnology solutions for the feed and food industries.”

About Agtech
Agtech Products, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company dedicated to the research, development, manufacture and technical support of microbiological-based products for the animal industry. These products include direct fed microbials, silage preservatives and livestock waste treatment products.
Established in 1993, Agtech was founded with the vision of using microbiological-based research to address problems and inefficiencies in animal production.
www.agtechproducts.com

For further press information, please contact:
Andrea Barletta,    
Global Marketing Director,   
Danisco Animal Nutrition   
Tel: +44 (0) 1672 517777   
Email: andrea.barletta@danisco.com


Julian Cooksley
Account Manager
Kendalls Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 1394 610022
Email: julian.cooksley@kendallscom.co.uk




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