Olmix opens its first factory in Asia

The factory is expected to produce approximately 15,000 tonnes of animal feed additives. (Image source: Shutterstock)

Global animal feed additives company Olmix has opened its factory in Asia at Song Than 2 Industrial Zone, Binh Duong province, Vietnam

The opening ceremony of the factory had the participation of the representatives of the Department of Livestock Production, the France Embassy, the Authority of Binh Duong Province, General Consulate of France, communication agencies and other departments. The event was attended by several French experts and around 300 customers of Olmix–Viphavet from different Asian countries and important livestock producers in Vietnam.

The factory is expected to produce approximately 15,000 tonnes of animal feed additives and nutraceuticals for feed mills and farms per year. The company commented that the opening of this new production facilities is a milestone on the Olmix Group’s road towards a prosperous growth in Asia. It also represents the Olmix Group’s commitment to further strengthen the presence and activities in Vietnam and throughout Asia.

Capitalising on the expertise of Olmix Asialand and Viphavet potential, like the GMP– which certified the pharmaceutical production factory–, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, VIPHALAB, Vaccination Technology Services (VTS) and the construction of the state–of–art feed additives factory, Olmix Asialand is establishing itself as one of the top three operators in the field of animal nutrition and animal health in Vietnam.

Starting its production from 1November 2017, the factory will focus on producing new feed additives to be provided to the Asian market, such as mShell (shell and bones quality enhancer) and ASEAD (range of innovative acidifiers). The productions will use innovative ingredients or nucleus produced in France with OLMIX unique patented technologies including algae biorefinery, clays and algae associations.

The company commented that all along the industrial feed processes, Olmix Group will follow HACCP procedures.