Feedinfo Interview - Thanks to the increase in demand, Evonik's new plant in Singapore is on schedule.

In October 2016, Evonik Industries broke ground at its second DL-methionine MetAMINO ® integrated plant in SingaporeThe new plant, with a total investment of more than 500 million euros and an annual production capacity of 150,000 metric tons, is expected to start production in 2019Today, nearly two years later, Feedinfo News Service interviewed DrStefan Mack, Global Director of Evonik's Animal Nutrition Line methionine and its derivatives product line, to learn about the latest developments at the new plant and Evonik's forecastforce sourcinin for asia and the global marketDrMack also talked about the recent methionine efficacy test on broilers and introduced Evonik's new ideas in animal nutrition and marketingYmmFeedinfo: DrMack, based on previous information, Evonik's second MetAMINO ® plant under construction in Singapore is expected to be operational in 2019YmmStefan Mack: "Evonik has been committed to keeping pace with customer demand, which is why we are investing in a second plant in Singapore, which is currently on schedule." Based on 4 years of successful operation at the first plant in Singapore, we are confident that the new plant will be operational in the first half of 2019YmmFeedinfo: What do you think about the demand for DL-methionine in 2018-2019 and the growth of the Asian market that the new plant in Singapore will serve in the coming years?YmmStefan Mack: Globally, we're seeing strong demand for methionine in the first half of 2018, which is expected to continue into 2019Of course, demand growth varies from region to region, and changes in U.Sinternational trade policy can lead to regional changes in meat production and exportsWe do not expect this to affect the long-term growth of methionine demand globally, as modern nutritional concepts, such as low-protein diets, are being added to meet animal needs by adding amino acid combinations, including methionine Ymm We expect demand for amino acids in Asia, including methionine, to exceed the global average in the coming years The region, which accounts for 60 per cent of the world's population, is made up of emerging markets whose incomes are higher than the global average but whose meat consumption is lower than the global average Coupled with the region's preference for poultry products, the potential for further penetration of modern nutrition concepts, and the apparent tendency of liquid methionine hydroxyamate analogues to solid methionine, will drive methionine growth above the global average Against this backdrop, the new MetAMINO ® plant in Singapore will be ideal for supporting the development of the Asian market Ymm Feedinfo: We track edge-methanine prices have steadily declined over the past few years But that hasn't stopped Evonik from building a new plant in Singapore What do you think of the current global balance of supply and demand? Can the demand growth of methionine absorb new capacity in the long run?Ymm Stefan Mack: We cannot comment on prices and the balance of actual or future supply and demand as required by antitrust However, the short-term balance between supply and demand at a certain point in time is not an effective indicator of the development of an industry Therefore, our plans and activities as market leaders are not primarily affected by short-term demand or supply Instead, we think about market developments, especially amino acids, in the context of the long-term dynamics of key markets Because to a large extent, it is influenced by the penetration of modern nutritional concepts using amino acid combination schemes We believe that the amino acid market will grow further as these new concepts are driven Ymm Feedinfo: Other Manufacturers of DL-Methine are also investing in new capacity In the coming months, new capacity (Sumitomo Chemical and Andesu) will be realized before the new production of Evonik's new plant in Singapore goes into operation What do you think of this?Ymm Stefan Mack: First of all, we're not in a position to comment on competitors However, Evonik has built a world-class integrated plant of the most popular methionine products in a technologically advanced and well-positioned Asian hub In addition, we benefit from singapore as a logistics hub Singapore has excellent global shipping lines and guarantees short delivery times within the region These have given us a strong competitiveness, but also to ensure that Wintron can meet the growing demand for methionine, and maintain a market leader Evonik will also continue to strive to be a unique leader Ymm backed by high-quality products and reliable supply, we also provide the best technical services for the feed and animal protein industry to create more value for our customers This requires us to innovate and broaden our knowledge of animal nutrition This vision is critical to Evonik's business strategy for animal nutrition and investment decisions in production and innovation projects Ymm currently, Evonik is the only DL-methine manufacturer capable of providing customers with "big packaging" and "bulk" input solutions For "bulk" delivery, we use a special 20-foot container lining to transport goods directly to a dedicated silo at the customer's feed plant On request, Evonik provides comprehensive inventory management for all bulk delivery systems We also provide bulk users with tons of bags and amino acid feeding equipment that can process up to four different amino acids simultaneously Customers greatly recognize the value that Evonik's AMINOSys ® feed systems bring to the production of automated, low-maintenance and high-precision feed plants Ymm Feedinfo: Recently, Evonik released the latest methionine efficacy test results on broilers What did the study find?Ymm Stefan Mack: The study was conducted using modern broilers at the Schothorst Feed Institute in the Netherlands Tests have confirmed that liquid methionine hydroxyanodrine analogue (MHA-FA) products have a price of 65% of DL-methionine products such as MetAMINO ® The findings are in line with the recent scientific findings of the European Food Safety Authority This means that the average kilogram of liquid methionine hydroxyanoparatry analogue (MHA-FA) can be replaced with 0.65 kg of DL-methine without affecting animal growth DL-methionine is the most effective source of methionine, compared with the liquid methionine hydroxy-FA, which has much lower biological efficacy Feed producers need to be aware of this when purchasing products and designing formulations Ymm Feedinfo: Evonik has launched proxYMet™ this new methionine source evaluation concept, can you introduce us?Ymm Stefan Mack: With proxYMet ™, Evonik has introduced a new concept to make it easier for customers to compare the biological effects of methionine hydroxyl analogue and to drive a shift to DL-methine products It can also be said that proxYMet ™ is the product of the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) view on the biological efficacy of methionine sources and numerous studies that have shown a clear difference in biological efficacy between DL-methionine and liquid methionine hydroxyan analogue (MHA-FA) PROXYMet ™ helps MHA-FA users quickly, easily, reliably and risk-free to verify price differences at their test sites Ymm Feedinfo: In December 2017, we talked about the market and online activity in the MetAMINO ® What about customer and market feedback?Ymm Stefan Mack: We received very positive feedback from our customers, who said that the three active sections clearly demonstrated the benefits of using MetAMINO ® throughout the feed value chain: excellent product quality, superior product performance, and convenient operating performance This is a good reflection of the number of clicks on our active website, and many visitors contact us after watching the event video or reading the article However, the main part of this "MetAMINO ® activity" is carried out in the practical work of our business and technical team, which runs through our support and assistance to our customers through the combination of technical services and other essential amino acids to achieve the full value of MetAMINO ®, our services include AMINONIR ®, AMINORED ®, AMINODat ®, AMINOLab® and aminobatch ® Ymm Feedinfo: What's behind the creation of a new slogan, "Using Science and Technology to Protect Food Safety", the Evonik Animal Nutrition Line has launched a new slogan?Ymm Stefan Mack: Changing market demands, different raw material supply and quality, and complex nutritional needs of different animal varieties are challenges in animal protein production, requiring multiple solutions to achieve economic efficiency, animal welfare, environmental friendliness and food safety Evonik believes that science can help us meet these challenges As a leader in amino acids, Evonik has been a reliable partner in the industry for more than 60 years, and we use our scientific knowledge to provide our customers with innovative products and effective solutions to help them increase their profits We will continue to overcome the challenges, as always However, amino acids are only the beginning, and we will expand our business scope, such as probiotics We will make a greater contribution to animal nutrition and health through the practice of innovative animal intestinal health solutions With 8 production sites, 50 warehouses, 13 laboratories and offices in more than 60 countries across three continents, we are committed to meeting our customers' needs in animal nutrition and intestinal health, providing our customers with reliable product offerings, high-quality products and services Ymm Feedinfo: Finally, what does Evonik think of the fermented amino acid industry?Ymm Stefan Mack: For many years, there has been fierce competition in the fermented amino acid industry As one of the driving forces of the industry, Evonik and Yufeng signed a cooperation agreement with The production of ThreAMINO ® (L-Susine) in early 2018 and defined the high quality and high standards of production requirements of the products to meet the growing needs of customers worldwide We are pleased to see the cooperation going well and receiving positive feedback from our customers This also provides a good basis for further development cooperation in the future (Source: Evonik Animal Nutrition) Ymm In October 2016, Evonik Industries Broke ground at its second DL-methionine MetAMINO ® integrated plant in Singapore The new plant, with a total investment of more than 500 million euros and an annual production capacity of 150,000 metric tons, is expected to start production in 2019 Today, nearly two years later, Feedinfo News Service interviewed Dr Stefan Mack, Global Director of Evonik's Animal Nutrition Line methionine and its derivatives product line, to learn about the latest developments at the new plant and Evonik's forecastforce sourcinin for asia and the global market Dr Mack also talked about the recent methionine efficacy test on broilers and introduced Evonik's new ideas in animal nutrition and marketing Ymm Feedinfo: Dr Mack, based on previous information, Evonik's second MetAMINO ® plant under construction in Singapore is expected to be operational in 2019 Ymm Stefan Mack: "Evonik has been committed to keeping pace with customer demand, which is why we are investing in a second plant in Singapore, which is currently on schedule." Based on 4 years of successful operation at the first plant in Singapore, we are confident that the new plant will be operational in the first half of 2019 Ymm Feedinfo: What do you think about the demand for DL-methionine in 2018-2019 and the growth of the Asian market that the new plant in Singapore will serve in the coming years?Ymm Stefan Mack: Globally, we're seeing strong demand for methionine in the first half of 2018, which is expected to continue into 2019 Of course, demand growth varies from region to region, and changes in U.S international trade policy can lead to regional changes in meat production and exports We do not expect this to affect the long-term growth of methionine demand globally, as modern nutritional concepts, such as low-protein diets, are being added to meet animal needs by adding amino acid combinations, including methionine Ymm We expect demand for amino acids in Asia, including methionine, to exceed the global average in the coming years The region, which accounts for 60 per cent of the world's population, is made up of emerging markets whose incomes are higher than the global average but whose meat consumption is lower than the global average Coupled with the region's preference for poultry products, the potential for further penetration of modern nutrition concepts, and the apparent tendency of liquid methionine hydroxyamate analogues to solid methionine, will drive methionine growth above the global average Against this backdrop, the new MetAMINO ® plant in Singapore will be ideal for supporting the development of the Asian market Ymm Feedinfo: We track edge-methanine prices have steadily declined over the past few years But that hasn't stopped Evonik from building a new plant in Singapore What do you think of the current global balance of supply and demand? Can the demand growth of methionine absorb new capacity in the long run?Ymm Stefan Mack: We cannot comment on prices and the balance of actual or future supply and demand as required by antitrust However, the short-term balance between supply and demand at a certain point in time is not an effective indicator of the development of an industry Therefore, our plans and activities as market leaders are not primarily affected by short-term demand or supply Instead, we think about market developments, especially amino acids, in the context of the long-term dynamics of key markets Because to a large extent, it is influenced by the penetration of modern nutritional concepts using amino acid combination schemes We believe that the amino acid market will grow further as these new concepts are driven Ymm Feedinfo: Other Manufacturers of DL-Methine are also investing in new capacity In the coming months, new capacity (Sumitomo Chemical and Andesu) will be realized before the new production of Evonik's new plant in Singapore goes into operation What do you think of this?Ymm Stefan Mack: First of all, we're not in a position to comment on competitors However, Evonik built a world-class integrated plant for the most popular methionine products.