June 7, 2011
ADM buys Cattleman''s Choice Loomix
ADM Alliance Nutrition, Inc. has announced Tuesday (Jun 6) the purchase of Cattleman''s Choice Loomix, a top producer of liquid animal feed supplements.
"This acquisition marks ADM Alliance Nutrition''s entrance into the liquid feed business, which provides us with another value-added market for our feed ingredients and finished feed rations. With Cattleman''s Choice Loomix''s strong geographic presence in the western United States, it also extends our footprint into that important region for the beef and
dairy industry," said Terry Myers, president, ADM Alliance Nutrition.
Kenneth Munsch, previously president of Cattleman''s Choice Loomix, will manage ADM Alliance Nutrition''s liquid feed business and has been named director, liquid feeds.
"Ken has unmatched industry acumen with 33 years of management experience in the liquid feed business. His leadership will be invaluable as we successfully integrate and grow the Loomix business with
ADM Alliance Nutrition''s existing businesses," said Myers.
"Our companies fit together well. We both have years of success and expert distribution networks that understand the importance of innovative products and outstanding customer service. We at Loomix are tremendously excited to join the ADM team," said Munsch.
Cattleman''s Choice Loomix began business in 1952 and produces the Loomix？？ brand liquid feed supplement for ruminants. Headquartered in Johnstown, Colorado, Cattleman''s Choice Loomix operates production facilities in Johnstown, Colorado, Billings, Montana, and Twin Falls, Idaho, and has a contract with a toll manufacturer in Fremont, Nebraska.