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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