Axitan Limited Announces Strategic Partnership with QualiTech for Endolysin Products
Axitan Limited, a leading biotech company focused on the development of endolysin enzyme products to replace antibiotics in animal feed, has entered into a strategic partnership with QualiTech – a global manufacturer of animal nutrition, plant nutrition, and food ingredient products and services – for the development and distribution of certain novel endolysin products.
Exclusive Distribution Agreement
Under the terms of the agreement, QualiTech will be the exclusive distributor for Axitan’s FORC3® product for the swine, ruminant, and all poultry markets in North America, except broilers. Axitan will continue to be the exclusive distributor for broilers. FORC3® is a proven solution with unparalleled results in targeting Clostridium perfringens, the causative agent of necrotic enteritis in poultry.
In addition to distributing FORC3® in North America, Axitan and QualiTech are collaborating to develop novel endolysin-based products to resolve pathogenic issues in the swine & ruminant segments. QualiTech will have the exclusive distribution rights of these new products for the swine & ruminant markets in North America.
CEO’s Statement
Alfred Zimmerman, CEO of Axitan, stated, “Endolysins open the doorway to the next generation of antibiotic-free production. We are delighted to have entered into this agreement with QualiTech. It is a major endorsement for our technology platform and allows us to leverage QualiTech’s leading presence in the North American animal nutrition market.”
Since its formation, Axitan’s biotech team has pioneered the development and incorporation of endolysins into animal feed for targeting and eliminating pathogens historically managed through antibiotics.
About QualiTech
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Chaska, MN, QualiTech is a leading global manufacturer of value-added ingredient solutions with product applications that fulfill complex taste, appearance, texture, and functional attribute requirements for food, animal nutrition, and agronomy customers.
For further information on the Company, the markets it serves, and its products, please visit www.qualitechco.com
About Axitan
Axitan is the leading biotech company focused on the development, manufacture, and sale of novel endolysins to target and neutralize pathogens impacting animal production & food safety. The endolysins form the core of Axitan’s formulated, performance-improving, feed additive products.
For further information on the Company and its products, please visit www.axitan.com
Source: Axitan Limited
