PRESS RELEASE
Antony, July 1st, 2016
Adisseo takes over the Bayonne Sulfur Terminal from SOGEBI
Adisseo, a world leader in the production of nutritional supplements for cattle, pigs and poultry, has confirmed it will take over the IPBB sulfur terminal in Bayonne, including its import, export and sulfur smelting operations, starting July 1, 2016. The plant’s new Operations Manager will be Jean-Michel Gaulon.
This transaction with SOGEBI, industrial sites management in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques, will enable Adisseo to maximize its supply of liquid sulfur, the raw material involved in the synthesis of methionine, an essential nutrient in which Adisseo specializes. SOGEBI will focus on its core activities on the Bassin de Lacq and facilitate the takeover of the Bayonne site, which has a significant impact on the local economy.
SOGEBI has supplied Adisseo’s site in Les Roches with liquid sulfur since 2013. Through this takeover, the group will strengthen the upstream integration of its methionine production activities. It will also improve its reliability, lower its production costs and increase its operational effectiveness to ultimately strengthen the competitiveness of the entire European methionine chain, while guaranteeing a stable supply to its clients.
This move also emphasizes Adisseo’s commitment to employment, investment and the sustainable development of French industrial activity. Up to €10 million will be invested over the coming two or three years to consolidate the site’s operational and environmental performance. By ensuring the continuity of the terminal and maintaining all of its current suppliers’ contracts, Adisseo is supporting the 20 to 30 direct and indirect jobs that are dependent on the plant’s activity. Moreover, two security and maintenance specialists will be taken on to support the site’s transition.
“This transfer is one of the axes of the recovery plan of our company. We are pleased to intrust our facilities to a responsible partner. We are committed to deliver effective support as part of this business recovery.”says Gilles NOGUEROL, CEO of SOGEBI.
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“Maintaining the terminal’s activity is essential to securing our methionine production. We are delighted with the warm welcome that has been extended to us by the Port of Bayonne, the CCI, the Town Hall in Anglet and the Aquitaine-Limousin-Poitou-Charente region. We are delighted to be able to support the industrial fabric of the local area,” stresses Jean-Marc Dublanc, CEO of Adisseo.
About Adisseo Adisseo is a world leader in the field of animal feed additives. The Group builds upon the work of its seven research centers and production sites in Europe and China to design, produce and market nutritional solutions for sustainable animal feed. It employs a staff of 1,800 and, through its global distribution network, serves more than 2,500 clients in more than 100 countries. Adisseo is one of the main subsidiaries of China National Bluestar, a major Chinese player in the chemical industry with nearly 25,000 employees and turnover of €6.4 million. Adisseo is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Adisseo’s corporate website: www.adisseo.com
About Adisseo’s products and services Adisseo offers its clients four forms of an essential amino acids – methionine (Rhodimet® AT88 and Rhodimet® NP99) for poultry and pigs, and protected methionine (Smartamine® M and MetaSmart®) for ruminants – plus a comprehensive range of vitamins (Microvit®), enzymes (Rovabio®), anti-oxidants (Selisseo®) and probiotics (Alterion). Adisseo supports its clients’ development through the creation of value-generating services, such as Precise Nutrition Evaluation (PNE). Adisseo’s brand website: feedsolutions.adisseo.com
About SOBEGI The "Société Béarnaise de Gestion industrielle" is a 100% subsidiary of the Total Group. Historically linked to when gas was discovered at Lacq in 1975, SOBEGI developed specific services for the chemical industry, focused particularly on supplying utilities and hydrogen sulphide, security coordination and development support. SOBEGI manages SEVESO industrial patforms Induslacq at Lacq and Chem'pôle 64 at Mourenx, hosting industrial leaders in their activities : Toray CFE, Arkema, Sanofi ... SOGEBI’s website : www.sobegi.com
Adisseo press contact Jihane Teretal // +33 1 40 22 66 45 or +33 6 08 27 68 85// [email protected]
ADISSEO France S.A.S I Immeuble Antony Parc II I 10 Place du Général de Gaulle I 92160 Antony I France Tel.: +33 (0)1 46 74 70 00 I Fax: +33 (0)1 40 96 96 96 I www.adisseo.com i feedsolutions.adisseo.com
Adisseo France S.A.S - French public limited company with capital of €83,417,000 - RCS Nanterre 439 436 569