Citation
(2007), "Fortitech's western US relocation", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 37 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2007.01737eab.013
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Fortitech's western US relocation
Fortitech's western US relocation
Schenectady, New York, 29 May 2007 – Fortitech, Inc., the world leader in custom nutrient premixes for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry, is well into the renovation and construction of a new plant in Ontario, California. Scheduled to be fully completed later this summer, the new Ontario facility will be a 53,000sq/ft, state-of-the-art plant that will increase Fortitech's overall North American premix production dramatically.
Facts about Fortitech's New Ontario, California Facility:
- •
53,000sq/ft (approximately 350 per cent larger than current Fontana facility).
- •
Higher capacity blenders.
- •
Better customer service.
- •
Ability to service the western USA faster and more efficiently.
- •
Projected to produce over 7,000 tons of custom premixes per year.
- •
Expanded botanical premix capabilities.
- •
Will utilize state-of-the-art technology (GMP standards and all other certifications).
- •
Higher premix certification standards.
- •
Improved location: Ontario is just 14miles from Fontana, 31miles from Anaheim and 37miles from Los Angeles.
"This major investment is part of Fortitech's ongoing global commitment to strengthening its customer service and client relations efforts, plus ensuring top-notch manufacturing/lab capabilities", said Walt Borisenok, President and CEO of Fortitech. "The new Ontario location will, without question, allow us to better serve the growing demands for custom nutrient premixes and support rapidly growing markets throughout the western USA".
Also underway with Fortitech's global expansion efforts is the construction of a brand new manufacturing and laboratory facility outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; the recent relocation of a larger distribution office in Mexico City and the addition of an additional 35,000sq ft of warehouse/manufacturing space at Fortitech's New York-based headquarter facility.
About Fortitech, Inc.
Founded in 1986, Fortitech, Inc., is the world leader in the development of custom nutrient premixes for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, integrating functional ingredients from a comprehensive selection of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, nucleotides and nutraceuticals. Fortitech is ISO 9001:2000 and FPA certified and meets kosher and Halal standards. Headquartered in Schenectady, NewYork, the company has a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Mexico and the USA (New York and California).
For more information, visit fortitech.com – powered by FortiSource – the ultimate fortification destination.