ENHANCING THE GENIUS OF NATURE Leading lactic acid biotechnology company, Galactic, is bringing its ‘green chemicals for various applications’ to a more diversified market. Emma-Jane Batey spoke to the sales manager for EMEA non-food markets, Alexander Wagner to find out more.
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istorically a lactic acid and lactates producer, Galactic is globally active and ecologically responsible. A chemical company with a clear focus on renewable raw materials, Galactic offers a full service in ‘green chemicals’ for its customers worldwide. Since 1994 Galactic has become one of the world’s leaders in biotechnology, serving the food, animal feed, personal and healthcare and industrial markets. Based on its valuable experience in the fermenta-
tion of lactic acid and other derivatives, Galactic continuously develops sustainable, innovative and health-conscious solutions in the field of food safety, nutrition and green chemistry. With headquarters and an innovation campus in Belgium, production facilities in the United States (Milwaukee), China (Bengbu) and Europe (Escanaffles), and sales offices in Belgium (Brussels), Japan (Tokyo) and Brazil (Curitiba), Galactic employs more than 350 people worldwide and is active in almost 65 countries.
Continual development The sales manager for EMEA non-food markets, Alexander Wagner, told Industry Europe how the company’s solid ownership structure helps to maintain its focus. He said, “Our mission as experts in Lactochemistry® is to continually develop new molecules and applications for natural solutions to ensure that we remain at the forefront of the lactic acid expertise that we have gained, and with the support and dedication of our skilled team and our owners, we will
