Finalized on March 19, 2008, and effective immediately, the legal name of the company will be Kemin Nord Palatabilizantes do Brasil SA. This strategic acquisition will combine the expertise, experience and technology of Kemin with the successful Nord business to provide high-quality pet food palatants to Central and South America.
Nord started production in February 2003 and has annually achieved rapid growth in the sales of palatants to pet food manufacturers. The company is located in Santa Catarina state, which has a large availability of fresh ingredients used to manufacture the palatants. The company recently completed construction on a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to better service its growing pet food customer base.