Palsgaard Begins Construction of Malaysian Emulsifier Plant
The piling of the factory started on July 1, 2012 and once the construction of the plant has been completed first half 2013, Palsgaard will be able to satisfy the increasing needs and demands of its customers for high quality emulsifiers and stabilizers in the Asian region.
4 July 2012 --- Palsgaard has announced that the construction of the company’s new 20,000 MT capacity emulsifier plant in Johor, Malaysia was kicked off on June 22nd at a ground breaking ceremony.
The piling of the factory started on July 1, 2012 and once the construction of the plant has been completed first half 2013, Palsgaard will be able to satisfy the increasing needs and demands of its customers for high quality emulsifiers and stabilizers in the Asian region.
Palsgaard already has a fully equipped application centre in Singapore with pilot equipment within dairy, ice cream, bakery and soya milk products and soon a margarine pilot plant will be installed. The new production facility combined with the application centre and extensive know how in Singapore, makes it all complete.
The factory is designed according to the latest and most modern standards in terms of production technology, energy consumption and environmental influence, thereby helping Palsgaard achieve its goal of becoming CO¬2 neutral by 2020.
Palsgaard A/S is a specialist in the manufacture and supply of stabilizers and emulsifiers for bakery, confectionery, dairy, fine foods and sauces, ice cream and margarine. It was founded more than a century ago with a mission, vision and values encompassing the concepts known today as Corporate Social Responsibility.
The company’s main factory and headquarters are today situated in Denmark, with further manufacturing plants in China, the Netherlands, Mexico and the new facility in Malaysia.
Palsgaard is owned by the Schou Foundation, the main purpose of which is to operate by supporting relevant research for industry and development and to maintain the Palsgaard Estate for the overall benefit of its employees and the local community. Being owned by a foundation gives Palsgaard the freedom to take a more holistic, long-term view on investments and activities, as opposed to focusing solely on financial performance.
