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DL-Methionine for aquaculture from Evonik

Evonik produces and markets the essential amino acids for advanced animal nutrition: DL-Methionine for AquacultureTM, MetAMINO (DL-methionine),
Biolys (L-lysine), AQUAVI Lys (L-lysine for aquaculture), ThreAMINO (L-threonine) and TrypAMINO (L-tryptophan).
In addition to extensive experience in animal nutrition in over 100 countries worldwide, Evonik provides a wide range of
comprehensive AMINO services to the feed, livestock and aquaculture industry. From analysis to process optimization,
these tools foster all aspects of livestock and aquaculture nutrition management. These services contribute significantly
to customers profitability and competitiveness while enabling healthy and environmentally friendly animal nutrition.

www.evonik.com/feed-additives
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Extru-Tech has established the industry standards for performance

and value
Extru-Tech entered the extrusion industry through supply of remanufactured extrusion equipment. From humble beginnings, the company has grown at a steady rate becoming an industry leader supplying new and remanufactured extrusion solutions.
Extru-Tech takes great effort to understand where the market is headed, assisting our clients through the process. For
example, stricter food safety guidelines have redefined the market, affecting manufacturers and consumers. Even
before the new US Food Safety legislation, Extru-Tech was aware of retailer initiatives and programs requiring improved
food safety. The company has pro-actively taken a leading role as the first original equipment manufacturer to build a
dedicated Biosafety Level 2 extrusion lab and further to scientifically validate the extruder Kill Step for salmonella and
other pathogens. The company has made this Biosafety Level 2 extrusion lab and extrusion equipment available for
confidential client formula and process validation as required within their food safety programmes.
The overriding goal of the Extru-Tech engineering staff has always been to design an extrusion cooking solution that will
yield high production levels of premium quality products that are fully compliant with food safety standards. Extru-Tech
offers an exclusive line of single screw cooking extruders with capacity rates from 300-33 000 lbs per hour. The ExtruTech designed and manufactured AirFlow II Dual and Triple Pass Dryer/Cooler Systems enables customers to improve
finished product quality while improving drying efficiency.
Other major components supplied by Extru-Tech include vertical and horizontal coolers, batch and continuous enrobing systems; multi-colour/multi-shape die systems; pneumatic conveying systems; product densification units; sphere-izer agglomeration systems; meat inclusion systems; waste recovery
systems; dust control equipment, and remanufactured extruders.
Extru-Tech professionals promptly and effectively serve a valued customer base throughout the
world and commit themselves to providing clients unequalled service in system
engineering, on-site supervision for training and equipment, and post-start
up maintenance assistance. So, no matter where youre located - in any
corner of the globe - experienced personnel and support are never more
than a phone call away.

www.extru-techinc.com
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Innovation - Our innovation is based on the art of engineering.
Yet innovation can occur in every job, everywhere around
the world. In this connection, the issue of job rotation is very
important to Bhler. Exchanging ideas and experiences among
different cultures and work styles is a must today.
Global reach - Bhler has been a global player for many
decades, with a multicultural team and a local presence
extending across all the major markets of the world. Our service
organizations have more than 2,000 people on the road
everyday in the different markets. Bhler reacted early to the
need of offering local adapted solutions, especially for the
emerging countries. We have built new plants and expertise
in China, in India, in South America and in South Africa to
engineer and produce solutions adapted to local needs and
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Quality leadership - This attribute is manifested in quantifiable and transparent quality targets which are defined in an
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As an animal nutrition company, BIOMIN develops and produces feed additives, premixes and services for healthy and
profitable animals. Products cover solutions for mycotoxin risk management, holistic approaches towards promoting
growth naturally as well as specific solutions that address dietary requirements for farmed fish and shrimp.
BIOMIN Research is the heart of where all the innovations take place. BIOMIN scientists develop new methods that lay
the foundation for the design of novel and efficacious feed ingredients.
Through joint projects with universities and research institutes, BIOMIN is constantly in touch with the latest scientific
knowhow, from which novel feed additives are developed and produced. BIOMIN currently collaborates with over 150
institutions worldwide.
Established product range:

AquaStar

Mycotoxin Risk Management (Mycofix)

Phytogenics (e.g. Digestarom P.E.P. MGE)

Fast growth in
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Lipidos Toledo SA (LIPTOSA)

Lipidos Toledo SA (LIPTOSA) is a Spanish company specializing in the production of
nutraceuticals, phytobiotics and other solutions for aquaculture.
Liptosa offers a wide range of additives: growth promoters, hepatic protectors,
antiparasite, attractants, chelated minerals, antioxidants and binders all of them designed specifically for
aquaculture with the aim of improving the health status and productivity of fish and shrimp farms.
In 2014, Liptosa has introduced additives in new countries. The company have started sales in China for aquaculture
where indeed there are good opportunities for us. For 2015, Liptosa trust to get good results in the growth promoters
field and continue advancing in new aquaculture fish production. Being closer to aquaculture in China will be one of
the main aims for Liptosa.
Vietnam and Thailand were other interesting countries where Liptosa did significant efforts to discover commercial
opportunities and introduce additives for new kinds of production systems.
South American aquaculture is another interesting market for Liptosa. Salmon, tilapia and shrimp are all species that
can take advantage of our additives, namely phytobiotics with antiparasite functions, growth promoters and hepatic
protectors.
The growth promoter Liptofry has shown excellent performance in salmonids during 2014 and today is an excellent tool
for fish farmers in order to improve productive results and health status.
Thoughts for 2015 - Currently Liptosa additives are marketed in all countries with significant aquaculture production and
technology. Next year our aim is to continue with the promotion of natural solutions as the best way to make aquaculture
healthier and more productive. Growth promoters, anti parasites and attractants will be our main focus for 2015.
Our company firmly believes in a future where it will be possible to have sustainable aquaculture for the whole world.
Our products intend to give efficient and profitable solutions. Indeed to face problems before they appear is the best
tool, applied in the right way.
In aquaculture there is still room for improvement. Liptosa has an expert team of professionals in
fish nutrition and production in order to provide effective solutions to its clients.

www.liptosa.com
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Reed Mariculture, Inc. | 2013 Hatchery Ad Campaign | Theme: Ad-1 Instant Algae | Design: A | Version: 2 (2015
Placement: International Aquafeed | Size: Quarter Page | Dimensions: 90mm x 132mm

Reed Mariculture is the worlds largest producer of marine microalgae

concentrates for larval fish, bivalves, crustaceans, and other filter feeders.
Our Instant Algae larviculture feeds are used by over 500 hatcheries,
universities, and marine ornamental operations in more than 80 countries
around the world. We also produce and distribute pathogen and ciliate free
rotifers and Parvocalanus crassirostris copepods; Otohime and TDO weaning
feeds; and related supplies.
Markets Served - Commercial aquaculture, public aquariums, public and
private researchers, breeders, and marine aquarium retailers and hobbyists
Cutting Edge Products - Instant Algae products are clean, effective and
closer to nature than other feeds on the market. We produce whole-cell,
whole-food microalgae feeds and enrichments using proprietary processes.
Our products provide fish, bivalve and shrimp hatcheries with clean,
convenient, long shelf-life feeds that can replace in-house microalgae. Our
feeds ensure stable and rapidly-reproducing populations with excellent
nutrition.
Extraordinary Customer Service - We pride ourselves on our customer service
and technical support, and are also experts in worldwide shipping logistics.
History of Innovation - Since their founding in 1995, the scientist farmers
of Reed Mariculture have used rigorous scientific analysis to develop single
species and blended microalgae with specific nutritional profiles for a
diversity of aquacultured species, tailored for each stage of the life cycle.

Aquaculture Feeds
Reimagined
In 1995, Tim Reed invented a
method for growing laboratory-pure
microalgae on a commercial scale,
and a concentrate process that
ensures intact cell structure
thereby providing the complete
nutritional value of live algae.

RMIs Instant Algae: Revolutionary

Aquaculture. The Instant Algae product

line offers a wide-range of pure,

nutritionally optimized, easy-to-use
marine algae concentrates that ensure
safer, highly effective, and more profitable
hatchery production of larval fish,
bivalve, and shrimp.

instantalgae.com

The cleanest, most effective,

and easiest-to-use feeds in aquaculture
2014-2015 Reed Mariculture, Inc. All rights reserved. Instant Algae is a registered trademark of Reed Mariculture Inc.

TO L L - F R E E :

1- 877-732-3276 | www.reed-mariculture.com

Reed Mariculture
ENSURING HATCHERY SUCCESS

California, USA

www.reed-mariculture.com

Always leading to meet evolving customer needs

As the worlds leading supplier of aquatic feed and pet food processing systems, Wenger supports
customers in new product development, lowering energy costs and expanding viable recipe
options. In the last few years, Wenger introduced more than 30 new innovations and was issued
numerous patents in response to rapidly changing needs in the industry.
Innovative designs - Available in both single and twin screw technologies, Wenger extruders boast capacities up to 22
tons/hour in multiple configurations. In addition, Wenger designs and manufactures dryers, coating equipment, and
ancillary hardware, which can be computerized, integrated and automated for complete process management.
Wengers C2 TX Shrimp Feed Extruder features their oblique die technology and high shear conditioning for uniform, high
density aquatic feeds down to 0.8 mm in size at capacities up to 5,000 ton/hour.
The Wenger TX-3000 High Capacity Aquafeed Extruder can produce the same products as the C2TX but at capacities up to 12,000 ton/hour. Additionally, many other types, sizes, and densities of aquatic feeds may be processed.
Knowledge, research, training and support - Every Wenger product comes with exceptional personal service. Customers
have access to the 27,000-square-foot Wenger Technical Center and laboratory to test ideas and formulas. Technical
support includes pre- and post-installation engineering assistance, operator training and on-site attention to quality control
and operational needs. An extensive replacement parts inventory keeps customer downtime to a minimum.
Operating around the globe - Wenger engineering, manufacturing, research and administrative facilities are based at
their headquarters in Sabetha, Kansas, USA, with additional research sites, sales and service locations around the world.
In fact, Wenger serves producers of hundreds of different agri-food products in more than 90 countries.

wenger.com
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Zhengchang is the feed machinery manufacturer and complete project contractor in

China. Established in 1918, it owns 16 subsidiary companies and over 30 offices overseas. It
has obtained the European CE and Russian GOST-R certificates, as well as being designated
a Chinese well-known brand, and one of Chinas national key high-tech enterprises.
SZLH1068: Chinas largest capacity pellet mill: Developed and manufacturerd by
Zhengchang, the SZLH1068 pellet mill is one of Chinas key science and technology support projects of its
eleventh five-year plan. Its 44-55 tonne per hour capacity is the largest of any in China, and it will be put to use in
the 160 ton per hour feed factory for the Hewei company.
The successful manufacture of the SZLH1068 has laid a solid technological foundation for the massive and
intensive development of the Chinese feed industry. The adoption of the SZLH1068 pellet mill will greatly reduce
the cost of investment, production and management for feed factories, and add value to their products.
Advantages: Variable-frequency feeder: a variable-pitch double screw ensures even feeding of the product. The
main motor works at a stable current, and the round screw barrel protects against upcoming steam. Extended
and lengthened conditioner ensures longer conditioning time and better performance
Multiple inlets ensure even addition of steam External pneumatic discharger releases feed automatically in
case of blockage, and magnets at chute inlet removes impurities High quality bearings in drive system and
adoptin of thin-oil cooling and lubrication ensure long-term reliability Greater capacity and better pellet quality
due to increased die speed Hydraulic lifting carrier makes it easy to disassemble the die and roller Optimized
design, advanced heat-treatment technology and high quality steel fabrication give the gear and shaft a
longer life and more reliable drive

www.zhengchang.com

GePro Gefluegel-Protein Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG is a group company of PHW,

one of the largest producers of poultry products in Europe.
As a member of PHW, GePro is part of a completely integrated poultry production.
GePro headquarter is in Diepholz (Germany) with global sales offices located in Bangkok
(Kingdom of Thailand) and Moscow (Russian Federation).
GePro transforms poultry by-products from the slaughterhouse into valuable ingredients for animal nutrition and
biofuel (SP-Power)
With the state of the art production systems, our products are of extremely high quality and are regarded as
benchmarks in the industry. The entire process is under strict veterinarian control leading to consistent flawless
quality and great value proposition for our customers.

www.ge-pro.de
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With more than 30 years experience on the feed additives

market, Lesaffre Feed Additives (LFA) is one of the leading
companies in probiotics and yeast based product
application for animal feed. LFA is the Animal Nutrition
& Health division of Lesaffre Group, the world leader in
yeast and yeast extract production. Widely recognized
as a key player in the animal feed market, LFA designs,
develops and markets a range of products, all derived
from fermentation processes. These natural yeast-based
additives contribute to the animals health, helping
you to get the most from feed and promoting optimal
performance. In addition, LFA has the Fami-QS approval
guarantering high levels of hygiene and safety.

www.yeast-science.com

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