PTUSA York acquires KE Feeds manufacturing assets to enhance animal nutrition products
PTUSA York, LLC (PTUSA) has announced its acquisition of manufacturing assets from KE Feeds, LLC, underlining its ascent as a frontrunner in the production and packaging of distillers feed products designed for animal supplementation. This acquisition is poised to increase PTUSA’s capacity, enabling an annual output surpassing 125,000 tons of animal nutrition products.
Kansas Ethanol CEO Approves Strategic Asset Sale
The president and CEO of Kansas Ethanol, Michael Chisam, has voiced his approval of the deal, recognizing it as a strategic decision that serves the company’s forward-looking objectives. “Selling KE Feeds assets was a strategic decision that aligned with our objectives moving forward,” Chisam said, expressing confidence in PTUSA’s ability to continue providing high-quality animal feed to producers.
PTUSA’s Commitment to Advancing Animal Nutrition
KE Feeds’ legacy in producing extruded and pelleted distillers grains of superior quality is set to continue under PTUSA’s stewardship. The acquisition demonstrates PTUSA’s dedicated approach to improving animal nutrition and customer value. General Manager Ellie Antova highlighted the company’s enthusiasm in broadening their manufacturing scope and enhancing their product offerings to better serve a wider range of feed market segments.
Rebranding and Product Expansion
In line with the acquisition, PTUSA will rebrand existing KE Feeds products. KattleEnergy and Rack Elite will now be known as PowerCubes for cattle and PowerDeer™ for deer, respectively. PTUSA is also set to produce PowerTubs and PowerDeer Tubs, pressed in 200-pound containers, ensuring regulated intake to meet the nutritional needs of cattle and deer. Distribution will be seamlessly managed through PTUSA’s extensive network.
This transition represents not only a growth in PTUSA’s asset portfolio but also a significant commitment to enhancing the standards of animal feed products in the industry.