BASF closes two premix sites in Canada

11-12-2007 | Feed additives | News

In February, BASF announced the divestment of its animal nutrition premix business selling facilities in eight countries. This sale covered the majority of BASF’s premix business.

BASF has been working to find alternatives for the
remaining premix sites. Following a comprehensive review of the available
options, BASF is announcing the closure of the two premix sites in Canada –
Georgetown, Ontario and Abbotsford, British Columbia. The sites will close on
December 31, 2007, and will affect 20 employees. BASF will provide an
out-placement service assisting them with career transition
options.

“BASF continues to implement its business strategy and is
closing these North American sites, in order to focus on our core strategic
position and strength as an ingredient supplier to the animal nutrition
industry,” said Simon Medley, group vice president, Fine Chemicals. “BASF wants
to strengthen its role as a reliable and quality-focused ingredient supplier,
while exiting the premix arena.” BASF is closing these sites as part of the
continuing effort to focus on producing and marketing important vitamins,
carotenoids, enzymes and organic acids to the nutrition
industry.