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April 14, 2011

Evonik expands tryptophan capacity in Slovakia

Evonik Industries from Germany will increase its production capacity for L-tryptophan at its daughter company Evonik Fermas in Slovenska Lupca, Slovakia. The tryptophan plant will be expanded to a final capacity of 2,000 tonnes/year, with significant additional volumes coming on stream by August 2011.

The expanded production line takes advantage of a significant improvement of the company’s proprietary technology. In addition to that, the infrastructure of the site has been re-organized, leading to a leaner and more efficient operational set-up. “Through these changes, we believe the competitiveness of our European biotechnology manufacturing platform is further elevated,” explains Dr. Walter Pfefferle, head of the bioproducts business line. “ Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers



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