August 27, 2013

Kemin opens new molecular advancement centre

press release

Kemin Industries dedicated a new, state-of-the-art research and development facility which revealed an open-concept layout and 1,215 feet of linear research bench space as requested by the company's scientists and researchers.

The US$16.7 million, 46,300 square foot Molecular Advancement Centre (MAC), includes two general laboratories (labs), six shared labs, three pilot labs, a sensory lab, a test kitchen and a personal care application research lab.

The MAC is already occupied by approximately 60 scientists, researching and developing products for the feed and food industries as well as the health, nutrition and beauty markets. The company's existing Innovation Centre continues to operate at full capacity with scientists focused on discovery research and pet food.

"The world today provides an enormous challenge for where we, Kemin, need to go in the next few years. By 2050, an estimated nine billion people will occupy the planet. They will require 70% more food than we have today. Kemin is dedicated to making food available for the nine billion people that will inhabit the planet and it is our mission and passion to do that with safe, nutritious food on a worldwide basis."

Plans for the MAC were first announced when Kemin shared its worldwide expansion in October of 2010. When the expansion is complete, Kemin will have added six new manufacturing facilities, three new research facilities and a new corporate headquarters building - altogether a more than US$40 million investment.

Nearly 150 scientists from Des Moines and around the world participated in the dedication of the Molecular Advancement Centre. With 26 open positions, Nelson discussed the importance of STEM education as it relates to the company's ability to attract and retain a skilled workforce,

Kemin provides "inspired molecular solutions" specifically developed to provide nutrition and health benefits for humans and animals. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where approximately 500 specialty ingredients are made for the global feed and food industries as well as the health, nutrition and beauty markets.