SADAT CITY, EGYPT — Committed to meeting increased demand from mid-range and large livestock farms and feed millers, dsm-firmenich recently inaugurated its new Animal Nutrition & Health premix and additives manufacturing plant in Sadat City, Egypt.

The new facility, covering 10,000 square meters, will serve customers in Egypt, the Middle East, Southern Europe and Africa, enhancing supply reliability and delivering top-quality products, dsm-firmenich said. The plant will process a diverse range of specialized animal nutrition products, including vitamins, minerals and innovative feed additives.

Equipped with modern infrastructure and advanced technology from Bühler, the plant incorporates an integrated control system with bar coding. With an annual production capacity of 10,000 tonnes, the plant is designed to meet the highest standards of production efficiency, food safety, quality and environmental sustainability. It adheres to the highest international quality and safety standards applicable to specialty feed ingredients.

Distinguished guests, industry leaders and local dignitaries attended the Sept. 12 inauguration ceremony. The event featured a tour of the new plant, showcasing its cutting-edge technologies and advanced manufacturing processes, followed by a formal presentation and a celebratory reception. 

“Our goal is to enable sustainable animal farming worldwide, working jointly with our customers, our partners, and all players in the value chain,” said Ivo Lansbergen, president of Animal Nutrition & Health at dsm-firmenich. “The opening of our new plant in Sadat City will allow us to meet the rising demand for feed premixes, in terms of quantity, quality and reliability, in Egypt and in export markets. At the same time, it will reduce environmental impact within the value chain and enhance profitability for all stakeholders.”

Strategically located in Sadat City, the new facility offers excellent logistical advantages, ensuring efficient delivery to customers in the feed and animal protein sectors both domestically and internationally, according to dsm-firmenich. The new plant, marking the 50th production facility in Swiss-Dutch company’s global network, will strategically enhance the company’s production capacity. It will enable dsm-firmenich to more effectively meet the needs of its expanding customer base while also fostering local economic growth, the company said.