October 17, 2007

Novus International celebrates groundbreaking of global HQ

Press Release
 

Novus International Inc., joined business leaders, political representatives and associations in a groundbreaking ceremony on October 10, 2007 for their new global headquarters at Missouri Research Park in Saint Charles, Missouri (suburban Saint Louis).

''Since our departure from Monsanto and founding in 1991, Novus believes in creating environmentally sound, sustainable programs that enable health through nutrition for people and animals.'' explained Thad Simons, President and Chief Executive Officer of Novus International, Inc. ''Delivering on the Novus vision 'To help feed the world affordable, wholesome food' becomes possible when we look at each of our programs as a way to improve our business and world simultaneously. The Novus global headquarters will be our symbol to the world and an expression of our sustainable efforts.''

A major player in the animal health and nutrition industry, Novus is expanding their current research facility with a US$20 million investment. When complete, the 90,000 square foot structure will consolidate Novus's headquarters and the Novus International Research Centre. The structure is being designed within the environmentally-focused framework of the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The highest level of LEED certification is platinum, and the Novus facility is designed to achieve this status.

An industry leader in animal nutrition and health, Novus products include ALIMET and MHA feed supplements, ACTIVATE nutritional feed acid, ACIDOMIX preservative premixture, ADVENT coccidiosis control, MINTREX organic trace minerals, SANTOQUIN feed preservative and many other specialty ingredients.

Novus is privately owned by Mitsui and Co., Ltd. and Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.