June 19, 2012

Delacon invests in growth, innovation and people

Press release

Austrian company Delacon is investing to expand its factory, offices, sales operations, research and talents to meet the growing demand for phytogenic feed additives.

In 2012 and 2013 Delacon will invest in doubling manufacturing capacity and office space in Austria, expanding primary research, new trial and research capacity in Europe, expanding sales operations in Russia, China and US, and hiring new directors, managers and customer technical support.

Building on a long history of local manufacturing in Austria, Delacon will increase factory capacity and office space in Steyregg. This investment will triple the production output, storage facilities and office floor space.

It is now expanding the new trial facility in Europe, starting numerous research partnerships globally, and expanding primary research. These investments will provide innovative solutions in feed and animal health for the agricultural sector, along with more sophisticated and controlled product testing.

The company is opening two new divisions, Innovation and Research and Communications, and hiring new directors, product managers, customer technical support, sales staff and administrators.

Family-owned and operated from Steyregg, Austria, Delacon delivers phytogenic solutions that improve animal health, performance and nutritional efficiency, and reduce synthetic additives in the human food chain. The company has been experiencing more than 20% sales growth annually.