Hendrix Genetics B.V. Completes Acquisition of Landcatch and LNS

13-Jun-2011

Boxmeer, the Netherlands & Netherton, Langbank, Port Glasgow, Scotland

June 13, 2011

  HENDRIX GENETICS B.V. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF LANDCATCH & LNS

Today Hendrix Genetics have completed their acquisition of Landcatch & LNS (Landcatch Natural Selection) from Lithgows Limited. This step marks an important milestone for Hendrix Genetics and Landcatch / LNS. 

“Today, Hendrix Genetics enters the world of aquaculture breeding, a natural fit with our existing multi-species portfolio.” stated Thijs Hendrix, Président of Hendrix Genetics. “It is a great day for our customers and employees as we are now linked with a global leader in animal genetics.  We are excited by the possibilities this brings.” commented Hugh Currie, Managing Director of Landcatch & LNS.

Landcatch & Landcatch Natural Services (LNS)

Landcatch is a leading supplier of Atlantic salmon eggs and juveniles.  Its land-based Breeding and production sites in Scotland have unmatched biosecurity standards.    LNS (Landcatch Natural Selection) is a specialist breeding company, which applies advanced selective breeding technologies to the Landcatch strain of Atlantic salmon. LNS also provides its technologies and expertise in other fields of animal breeding.                                                                        

Hendrix Genetics B.V.

Hendrix Genetics, headquartered in Boxmeer, the Netherlands, is a multi species breeding company, with 5 divisions: layer breeding (ISA), pig breeding (HYPOR), turkey breeding (HYBRID), aquaculture breeding (LANDCATCH & LNS) and poultry distribution (SFPA, INTEGRA, JOICE AND HILL). The company is dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable genetic solutions to the animal protein sector in over 100 countries  with operations and joint ventures in 22 countries and more than 1500 employees.                              

www.hendrix-genetics.com

For more information, please contact:

Dave Libertini

Vice President, Americas

Hendrix Genetics
650 Riverbend Drive
Kitchener, Ontario
Canada
Telephone: + 1 519 578 2740
dave.libertini@hendrix-genetics.com

Hugh Currie
Managing Director

Landcatch Natural Selection Limited
The E Centre
Cooperage Way
Alloa FK10 3LP
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0) 1259 272 022
hugh.currie@hendrix-genetics.com