DSM Nutritional Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd is one of the largest
suppliers of vitamins to the animal nutrition industry in sub-Saharan Africa
and has been active in the blending and distribution of animal feed premixes
in this region for the past ten years.
Despite the global recession the demand for animal-derived protein sources in
the region continues to grow as a result of the ever-increasing population;
this in turn has translated into an increasing requirement for nutritionally
balanced animal feed and its constituents.
When DSM Nutritional Products’ existing blending facility threatened to reach
its production capacity a few years ago a decision was made to invest in a new
plant at their Isando headoffice in Johannesburg. DSM transferred all of its
premix production to this plant at the beginning of March 2009.
The facility remains the only DSM feed premix plant in Africa. It incorporates
the latest equipment and manufacturing processes and ensures that DSM remains
in a position to ably service the animal feed industry with its
ever-increasing demand for traceability and focus on safety, health and the
environment.
The commissioning of the new feed premix plant in Isando sees DSM Nutritional
Products’ vision of having its human and animal nutrition divisions
operating on a single site in South Africa realised. DSM hopes to capitalise
on the synergies between these two closely related industries to maintain and
grow its presence in the sub-Saharan region.
About DSM Nutritional Products
DSM Nutritional Products is the
world's leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and other fine chemicals to
the feed, food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. The business has
sales of over EUR 2 billion and a long tradition as a pioneer in the discovery
of new products, new formulations and attractive applications for all industry
segments. For further company information please visit
www.dsmnutritionalproducts.com.
DSM – the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company
Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and
Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM’s products and
services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications,
supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End
markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care,
pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrical and electronics,
life protection and housing. DSM has annual net sales of EUR 9.3 billion and
employs some 23,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the
Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext
Amsterdam. More information:
www.dsm.com.
For more information:
DSM Nutritional Products
Charlotte Frederiksen
Tel. +41 (0)61 815 83 54
Fax +41 (0)61
815 88 90
E-mail:
charlotte.frederiksen@dsm.com
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