Author: Vanessa Malenfant

Ontario’s boost to ethanol blending will mean lower greenhouse gas emissions and more affordable fuel for consumers in the province.

Toronto, Ontario, November 26, 2020 /[CNW]/ — Greenfield Global Inc., Ontario’s first and one of Canada’s largest ethanol producers, today applauded the Ontario government’s announcement of increased requirements for renewable content in regular-grade gasoline from 10 to 15 percent by 2030.

Ethanol is a clean and renewable fuel that can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by as much as 60 percent compared to gasoline. Ethanol is already blended in most of the province’s gasoline and provides motorists with an affordable, environmentally friendly, high-performance fuel. As countries worldwide look at increasingly ambitious ways to protect environmental health and build a better future, ethanol provides a smart and ready solution for transportation fuels.

“More than ever, economies need quick and practical measures to lower the greenhouse gases that are responsible for climate change and threatening the health of our planet,” said Greenfield Global President and CEO, Howard Field. “Boosting ethanol content in gasoline is a proven, rapid, and economically sustainable way to fight climate change while spurring jobs, supporting the agriculture community and fostering innovation.”

These changes fulfill a commitment that is part of the Made-In-Ontario Environment Plan and will contribute to the province’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030.

“Ethanol plays a critical role in energy policy around the world for good reason,” said Jean Roberge, EVP & Managing Director of the Greenfield Global Renewable Energy Business Unit. “Ontario’s move to greener and cleaner gasoline will cut greenhouse gases from transportation, support local jobs and farms, and help drivers save money at the pump – it’s a solution for today and well into the future.”

About Greenfield Global Inc.

Greenfield Global provides high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients and additives that are vital to businesses, improve people’s lives, and preserve the health of the planet. Greenfield is the largest ethanol producer in Canada and owns and operates four ethanol distilleries, five specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers in Canada and the United States. Founded in 1989, Greenfield continually develops more efficient and sustainable technologies and products while shrinking its own carbon footprint. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service. Under its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands, Greenfield delivers hundreds of products to thousands of Life Science, Food, Flavor, Fragrance, and Beverage customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.
To learn more, visit www.greenfield.com

Media Contact:

Robert Dekker
VP Communications and Public Relations
416-304-1700 x8431
robert.dekker@greenfield.com

The former Corn Plus facility in Winnebago, Minnesota, is Greenfield’s first fuel ethanol asset in the United States

Toronto, Ontario, October 21, 2020 /[CNW]/ — Greenfield Global Inc., Canada’s largest fuel ethanol producer, announced today that it will acquire the 182 million litre (48 million gallon) per-year Corn Plus ethanol facility in Winnebago, Minnesota.

The Corn Plus facility makes ethanol for the purpose of blending into gasoline and has been shuttered since September 2019.

“This ushers in a new era of North American production for Greenfield,” said Howard Field, President & CEO of Greenfield Global.” We are excited to join producers in the United States in making the world’s cleanest and most accessible biofuel. The addition of Corn Plus to our biofuels portfolio complements our strategy of being a leading producer of renewable energy solutions and enhances our ability to service low-carbon fuel markets more effectively and efficiently.

”North American fuel markets will continue to operate as an increasingly interconnected supply chain given the market challenges of COVID-19, coupled with the recent coming into force of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement(USMCA). Greenfield Global’s addition of a United States based-corn ethanol facility provides the Company with a larger and more diverse geographic footprint from which to operate. Greenfield Global purchased the Corn Plus facility in a receivership process. The Company expects to produce fuel ethanol and its co-products once a startup plan is established.

“We look forward to welcoming the Corn Plus team to Greenfield, re-establishing a market for Minnesota corn growers, and working closely with the community to bring jobs back to Winnebago.” said Jean Roberge, EVP & Managing Director of the Greenfield Global Renewable Energy Business Unit. “We are confident that our best practices, paired with the technology adaptation experience of our combined staff, will produce Greenfield’s industry-leading, low carbon intensity biofuels from this facility.

”Roberge added, “Biofuels are the key to lowering greenhouse emissions in the transportation sector. This investment in our ethanol portfolio, combined with the expansion of our biorefinery in Varennes, Quebec, will significantly increase our ability to supply renewable fuel needed to help preserve the health of our planet.”

Douglas Dias, Greenfield Global’s VP Sales and Market Development, stated “Greenfield’s fuel ethanol customers will benefit from this new supply of low carbon
ethanol. We are excited to offer our existing customers more resilience and broader supply options to meet their increasing demands, while serving new fuel customers in the United States.”

About Greenfield Global Inc.

Greenfield Global provides high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients and additives that are vital to businesses, improve people’s lives, and preserve the health of the planet. Greenfield is the largest ethanol producer in Canada and owns and operates four ethanol distilleries, five specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers in Canada and the United States. Founded in 1989, Greenfield continually develops more efficient and sustainable technologies and products while shrinking its own carbon footprint. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service. Under its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands, Greenfield delivers hundreds of products to thousands of Life Science, Food, Flavor, Fragrance, and Beverage customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.

To learn more, visit www.greenfield.com

Media Contact
Robert Dekker
VP Communications and Public Relations
+1 416-304-1700 x8431
robert.dekker@greenfield.com

Plant contact
McCord Pankonen
General Manager
+1 507-893-4747
mccord.pankonen@greenfield.com

Supplier & Sales contact
Ken Robertshaw
VP Grain Origination & Agricultural Sales
ken.robertshaw@greenfield.com
+1 905-790-4575 x7420

Greenfield to produce 100 Million Litres per year of US Pharmacopeia Grade (USP) alcohol at its facility in Johnstown, Ontario.
Johnstown, Ontario, October 16, 2020 /[CNW]/ — Greenfield Global Inc., Canada’s largest producer of fuel ethanol, and a global leader in the production high-purity specialty alcohols & solvents, announced today that it will begin producing 100 million litres per year of various grades of high purity alcohols, including USP grade, at its 250 million litre per year ethanol facility in Johnstown, Ontario before the end of 2021.

The global pandemic has created an unprecedented demand for both USP Grade alcohol-based hand sanitizers and surface disinfectants which are used to reduce the spread of infectious disease. In April, Greenfield responded to this unprecedented surge in customer demand and maximized production of high-purity alcohols. However, the growth in demand for Greenfield’s high purity alcohols and solvents, both domestic and abroad, warranted a significant expansion in production capacity.

“Expansion of our Johnstown facility is an exciting milestone for Greenfield, a considerable step forward in our domestic supply capacity, and will greatly enhance our capabilities to serve our customers, including Life Science and pharmaceutical companies that are experiencing unprecedented demand for their products,” said Greenfield President and CEO, Howard Field. “This expansion empowers us to increase our supply of high-purity, USP Grade alcohol and produce additional volumes of the highest quality products serving the Canadian market, as well as our newly opened European packaging facility and hub in Portlaoise, Ireland.”

Greenfield is widely regarded as one of the leading high purity alcohol producers worldwide, with distributors in more than 50 countries, as well as five downstream packaging and blending facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Each year, more than 2,500 customers rely on Greenfield’s 30-year history of quality, consistency, and security of supply. The addition of its 100 million litre high purity alcohol distillation system at the company’s Johnstown plant will be accompanied by significant investments in its finished product storage and segregation tanks, a new GMP laboratory, additional rail capacity, and other enhancements related to securing various food and pharmaceutical grade certifications. Moreover, the addition of this high purity alcohol production capacity in Johnstown will allow for more efficient logistics for many of its customers in North America and Europe.

Greenfield received a $2.5 million grant under the Ontario Together Fund (OTF) of the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT) to support the production of additional volumes of high-purity alcohols required by healthcare and medical professionals, life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as front-line workers across the province.

The construction project begins this month and is expected to take 12 months. It will create many jobs, including construction, administration, plant operations, and ancillary jobs in the Johnstown, Prescott, Brockville, and surrounding area. It will also be creating a new domestic market to boost the local agricultural economy. Greenfield’s ongoing fuel ethanol demand will be met with increased production at its biorefinery in Varennes, Québec.

“Agility, collaboration, and innovation have always been in Greenfield’s DNA,” continued Field. “Our team in Johnstown worked around the clock with Health Canada to produce a substitute for USP alcohol that would satisfy the demand in the short term. Now, with this expansion, we will continue to do our part to keep Ontarians, and Canadians protected, healthy, and safe.”

Media Contact
Andrea Kent VP Government and Public Relations
+1 (613) 698-0116
andrea.kent@greenfield.com

About Greenfield Global Inc.

Greenfield Global provides high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients and additives that are vital to businesses, improve people’s lives, and preserve the health of the planet. Greenfield is the largest ethanol producer in Canada and owns and operates four ethanol distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers in Canada and the United States. Founded in 1989, Greenfield continually develops more efficient and sustainable technologies and products while shrinking its own carbon footprint. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service. Under its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands, Greenfield delivers hundreds of products to thousands of Life Science, Food, Flavor, Fragrance, and Beverage customers in more than 50 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit www.greenfield.com

Portlaoise 28^th July 2020 Greenfield Global Inc., a global leader in the production of ethanol, high-purity speciality alcohols, and solvents, will soon commence the commissioning phase of their new EU Manufacturing Headquarters in Portlaoise, Ireland.

The new 3,800 sq. metre facility, the company’s first outside North America, will produce Pharmco branded products serving Life Science customers globally and is located on IDA Ireland’s Business and Technology Park. This new facility will result in 75 new jobs over the next five years, while 170 constructions jobs were created during the build and fit-out phase of the project.  The Portlaoise facility is one of the first NZEB (near zero energy buildings) to be completed under the new European standards. Project financing is provided by Allied Irish Banks and is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

Greenfield Global, which has its headquarters in Toronto, Canada, has operations in 12 locations across North America, manufacturing and distributing a wide range of products to customers in over 50 countries.

Greenfield Global President and CEO Howard Field said “Greenfield Global has been supplying Pharmco branded mission-critical alcohols, solvents and bio-processing materials to Life Science companies across the globe for more than two decades. Until now, those products have been produced, packaged and delivered from our distilleries and manufacturing facilities in North America. Today, I am very excited to announce that our Portlaoise Ireland plant construction is essentially completed and we are excited to enter the commissioning phase of the facility in preparation to commence the validation program.”

Managing Director of Greenfield Global Ireland Ken Finegan said “This achievement for Greenfield erecting a complex facility with an aggressive timeline in normal settings are something to celebrate and be proud of. The fact that our onsite team, DPS Engineering and all of our contractors had to very quickly change protocol to account for COVID-19, launch and manage a new set of health and safety standards, while still moving this project forward is a feat.  All while maintaining Greenfield’s standards of excellence.  We are encouraged to move this project to the next phase and will soon be able to service our existing and new customers with Pharmco branded products, including pharmaceutical companies, from Europe and beyond.  Greenfield’s manufacturing headquarters in Portlaoise will become a critical part of the Life Science ecosystem in Europe and beyond, especially considering the improvements we can make to globally damaged supply chains caused by COVID-19.”

Minister of State Department of Finance with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance Sean Fleming TD. who attended today’s announcement, said: “This investment is a very positive development for the Midlands region and is further evidence of the benefits of locating in the regions outside Dublin where there is access to talent, lower operating costs, and higher staff retention rates. Greenfield Global’s decision to locate their new EU manufacturing headquarters here is not only a sign of the capacity and capabilities that the Midlands provides, but also a sign of Ireland’s expertise and our strong and growing life sciences ecosystem. I would like to welcome Greenfield Global to the area and I look forward to working with them over the coming years.” 

CEO of IDA Ireland Martin Shanahan said “I wish to congratulate Greenfield Global on reaching this milestone – the establishment of its EU Manufacturing Headquarters in Portlaoise – which is also Greenfield Global’s first facility outside of North America.  Greenfield Global’s presence in the Midlands is of considerable benefit to the economy of the region and enhances Ireland’s vibrant EIT sector. I wish the team here and in North America continued success with the ongoing support of IDA Ireland.”

Greenfield is commencing with its validation program and customer audits starting August 2020 which can be scheduled by contacting Ken Finegan, Managing Director at Ken.Finegan@greenfield.com.

About Greenfield Global Inc.

 Greenfield Global is a global leader in the production of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients and additives that are vital to businesses, improve people’s lives, and preserve the health of the planet. Greenfield is the largest ethanol producer in Canada and owns and operates four ethanol distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centres across North America and Europe. Since its beginning in 1989, Greenfield continually develops more efficient and sustainable technologies and products while shrinking its own carbon footprint. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service. Under its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands, Greenfield delivers hundreds of products to thousands of Life Science, Food, Flavor, Fragrance, Personal Care and Beverage customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.  To learn more, visit www.greenfield.com.

Media Contact

Andrea Kent
VP Government and Public Relations
+1 (613) 698-0116
andrea.kent@greenfield.com

IDA Ireland
Alison Nulty
Regional Communications, Press & PR Executive
alison.nulty@ida.ie

Longhorn has selected Greenfield Global’s Pharmco brand high purity reagent alcohol to quickly distribute its PrimeStore MTM® worldwide.

BROOKFIELD, Conn., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics, an innovative molecular tool, assay and vaccine development company, and Pharmco, Greenfield Global’s popular brand of specialty alcohols and high-purity solvents, have combined to rapidly accelerate coronavirus testing and detection which are critical to combating the global COVID-19 pandemic.

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, most of the COVID-19 testing requires sample collection devices, such as viral transport mediums, that keep the virus alive within the sample and require refrigeration, special shipping and biosafety containment. Unlike standard methods for collecting and transporting samples, Longhorn’s PrimeStore MTM® safely deactivates pathogens at the point of collection and stabilizes RNA and DNA, allowing enhanced point of care and ambient temperature transport for laboratory-based molecular testing and characterization with no need for special containment facilities.

“Safe and robust collection of high-quality samples that can be processed on standard lab benches using conventional qPCR have enabled rapid detection from patients and assisted in combating the global COVID19 pandemic,” said Dr. Luke T. Daum, Chief Scientific Officer at Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics and the inventor of PrimeStore MTM®.  “What makes PrimeStore MTM® so important is that once an oral or nasal swab is collected, the viruses and bacteria from the sample are lysed/inactivated, the RNA and DNA are stabilized for safe transport and processing outside of BSL-2/3 laboratories.”

“Formulating solvents that meet our customers’ criteria allows us to help them make incredible products and meet the demands of the market,” said Steve DiBenedetto, Senior Vice President of Sales & Operations. “Our Pharmco branded products are blended and packaged at our GMP-compliant facilities operating under an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System which ensures a high quality, consistent product. Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostic Testing’s innovation is remarkable. We value their trust in our top-quality products, our security of supply, and our reliable supply chain, which allows us to help support millions of critical tests worldwide.” PrimeStore MTM® is an FDA-cleared collection medium for respiratory samples, including SARS-CoV-2 virus and has emerged to become a critical tool in the fight against COVID19.

About Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics
Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics is an innovative molecular tool, assay and vaccine development company focused on serving unmet critical needs in both developed and developing nations. Longhorn’s core product, PrimeStoreMolecular Transport Medium® (MTM), is a patented, FDA cleared, state-of-the-art ambient temperature molecular diagnostic collection and transport device that can help governments, global health organizations and drug manufacturers improve the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases such as mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) and Influenza. Unlike standard devices for collecting and transporting TB samples, PrimeStore MTM® is the first molecular transport device that can safely deactivate pathogens and stabilize RNA and DNA, allowing enhanced point of care and ambient temperature transport for laboratory based molecular testing and characterization. Longhorn is based in Bethesda, Maryland with the research and development facility in San Antonio, Texas.

About Pharmco by Greenfield Global
Greenfield Global Inc. is the largest high-purity alcohol company in North America. Under its Pharmco brand, the company offers a wide range of specialty alcohols and bio-based chemicals to quality-driven and environmentally conscious customers around the globe. Twelve federally registered Distilled Spirits Plant locations offer regional distribution from coast to coast with support worldwide through more than 40 international distribution partners. The Pharmco brand stands for premium quality and service excellence and has been supplying life science, food, flavor, fragrance, personal care, extraction and industrial companies with mission-critical products for more than 30 years.

Donations are being made through the company’s newly established Greenfield Cares fund and directed to local charities in communities where Greenfield Global employees live and work.

TORONTO, May 22, 2020 – Greenfield Global Inc., a global leader in the production of ethanol, high-purity specialty alcohols, and solvents, today announced the creation of the Greenfield Cares Fund, dedicated to helping local charities and groups on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.

“These are incredibly challenging times, and Greenfield is committed to addressing the needs of our communities,” said Greenfield Global President and CEO Howard Field.  “The pandemic is taking a real toll on the social and economic health of so many people and communities.  Though governments have been working incredibly hard, we believe it is time for businesses who are able to step up and help as well.   Through the Greenfield Cares Fund, we will be supporting local organizations to help those being hardest hit by COVID-19  in the communities where we live and work.”

Since the start of the global pandemic, Greenfield has played a leading role in the supply of the vital alcohol needed for hand sanitizers used to combat the deadly disease.  Through the Greenfield Cares Fund, donations will support local organizations that provide essential services, including; hunger relief, shelter assistance, and support for hospitals and frontline workers.

Since mid-April, the company has been reviewing applications sent in by local employee committees.  The Greenfield Cares Fund has awarded 41 grants totaling $400,000 all to local registered charities serving the eleven communities where Greenfield employees proudly live and work throughout Canada, the United States, and Ireland.

 About Greenfield Global Inc.

 Greenfield Global provides high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients and additives that are vital to businesses, improve people’s lives, and preserve the health of the planet. Greenfield is the largest ethanol producer in Canada and owns and operates four ethanol distilleries, three specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers across North America. Since its beginning in 1989, Greenfield continually develops more efficient and sustainable technologies and products while shrinking its own carbon footprint. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service. Under its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands, Greenfield delivers hundreds of products to thousands of Life Science, Food, Flavor, Fragrance, and Beverage customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.  To learn more, visit www.greenfield.com.

Media Contact

Andrea Kent
VP Government and Public Relations
+1 (613) 698-0116
andrea.kent@greenfield.com

Greenfield’s distilleries and manufacturing facilities are developing new formulations to add additional supply of critically needed hand sanitizers and disinfectants

TORONTO, March 24, 2020 – Greenfield Global Inc., a global leader in ethanol, high-purity specialty alcohols and solvents production, has been producing and shipping vital alcohols and solvents at a record pace to combat the worldwide spread of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.  As part of this effort, the company has adjusted its production to maximize disinfectant, hand sanitizer, pharmaceutical and food processing materials to supply the North American market at this time of increased need via its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands.

The 30-year-old company, which produces over 700 million liters per year of high-quality beverage alcohol, high purity pharmaceutical and industrial alcohol, and fuel ethanol has maximized its production to keep up with increasing demand.  This includes prioritizing its efforts to support indispensable front-line workers fighting the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, research labs, janitorial services, etc.), as well as other customers involved in meeting the demand for disinfectant products.  Internal teams have also been tasked with developing plans to quickly increase production to satisfy the growing demand.

“Greenfield’s 525 employees are proud to be working closely with US and Canadian governments to increase our production capacity and find innovative ways to formulate more alcohols and solvents that can be used to make products that are essential to fight the spread of COVID-19,” says Howard Field, Chief Executive Officer of Greenfield Global. “We are a critical part of many supply chains that are on the front lines to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic, and our entire team is working around the clock to develop creative solutions to produce more, and ensure that our supply chains remain intact.”

In cases where community funds or supplies have run dry, Greenfield is donating product to improve the health and safety of residents who have resorted to using improvised sanitizers and disinfectants. These additional runs of products, along with unprecedented levels of demand and product inquiries, are being tirelessly fulfilled by Greenfield’s dedicated staff.

“Our number one priority is always the health and safety of both our team and our communities” says Mr. Field. “Inspired by the agility, commitment, and innovation of like-minded companies that are stepping up in this time of need, Greenfield will do its part to keep critical products flowing to medical professionals, government agencies and consumers by creatively using our assets to maximize production of those vital products.”

About Greenfield Global Inc.

Greenfield Global provides high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients and additives that are vital to businesses, improve people’s lives, and preserve the health of the planet. Greenfield is the largest ethanol producer in Canada and owns and operates four ethanol distilleries, three specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers across North America. Since its beginning in 1989, Greenfield continually develops more efficient and sustainable technologies and products while shrinking its own carbon footprint. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service. Under its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands, Greenfield delivers hundreds of products to thousands of Life Science, Food, Flavor, Fragrance, and Beverage customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.  To learn more, visit www.greenfield.com.

Media Contact
Matthew Canter – Director of Marketing
+1 203-740-3471, x6931
Matthew.Canter@greenfield.com

Province’s largest ethanol producer says the policy could result in a major expansion of the output of its production in Quebec.

VARENNES, QC, 11 October 2019— Greenfield Global Inc., Canada’s largest ethanol producer and a world leader in high-purity specialty alcohols, welcomed the Government of Quebec’s pre-publication of draft regulations on the minimum volume of renewable fuel in gasoline and diesel fuel. Announced this week, the government’s proposal would set blending thresholds of 10% renewable fuel in gasoline and 2% in diesel fuel by 2021 and increase the thresholds to 15% in gasoline and 4% in diesel fuel, respectively, by 2025.

Jean Roberge, EVP and Managing Director of Renewable Energy commented, “Greenfield applauds the Quebec Government for its ambitious targets and firm commitment to transition the province’s energy. Biofuels are indeed a sector for the future. The Government is demonstrating true leadership on climate change and taking steps necessary to effectively and efficiently increase the use and production of renewable fuels, like ethanol, in the province.”

Greenfield operates the first ethanol plant built in Quebec. In operation since 2007, the Varennes biorefinery is a model for water and energy efficiency and produces the lowest carbon intensity ethanol in Canada, as well as corn oil and distillers’ grain.

The announcement of the proposed renewable fuel regulations in Quebec comes at a time when Greenfield is considering the adaptation of emerging advanced biofuels technologies using non-traditional feedstocks and processes, including cellulosic ethanol, renewable diesel, and renewable natural gas to further reduce the carbon intensity of its biofuels.  The first phase of Greenfield’s expansion study was completed in 2018, and the second phase will now commence with engineering, feedstock and environmental studies.

“Provincial renewable fuel mandates, such as Quebec’s proposed regulation, are proven to make meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. It also helps to anchor investment in the region,” continued Roberge. “Quebec’s announcement to increase renewable fuel blending requirements has resulted in the launch of Phase 2 of our feasibility study for production expansion at our Varennes biorefinery.”

Phase 2 will include a thorough review of available feedstocks, engineering assessments, and new technologies.  As has always been the case, Greenfield remains focused on job creation, local environment and economic benefits, agriculture, and advancing research in developing the next generation of its biofuel production platform.

Expanded capabilities include Aseptic Filling to support Single Use Biologic manufacturing and temperature-controlled storage for stability programs.

Brookfield, Connecticut September 10, 2019 — Pharmco, a leading international producer of specialty alcohols and high purity solvents, announced an expansion to its packaging facility in Brookfield, Connecticut, through the creation of a bioprocessing wing. The new capabilities include aseptic filling and temperature-controlled storage for stability programs available from 3 to 5 years.

The expansion builds on the facility’s Clean Room which has been in operation since 2009.

Initial portfolio options will focus on assisting customers in outsourcing their resin storage, cleaning, and regeneration solutions, as well as supporting key life science partners. Package sizes are available in single-use and rigid containers ranging from 1L bottles to 1000L bags. Stability programs are available upon request.

This announcement is the latest in a series of investments made by Greenfield Global to grow its expertise in manufacturing, storing, and shipping high-value specialty chemicals and ingredients around the world. In April, the company announced plans to establish a new European manufacturing headquarters in Portlaoise, Ireland.

“We are proud of the role we are playing in helping advancements in bioprocessing, gene therapy, and medical device industry by supplying high-quality, reliable pharmaceutical products, “said Steve DiBenedetto, SVP of Sales and Operations. “Our customers do incredible things, and we will continue to  focus our growth in areas that will deliver the maximum benefit to their work and specific needs.”

More information on Pharmco and new product offerings and capabilities, will be presented at  Bioprocess International Conference and Exhibition, Booth 632, in Boston Convention Centre from September 9-12, 2019.  Information is also available by phone  1-800-243-5360 or by visiting https://greenfield.com/

Sales  Contact:
Jeff Balaban
Life Sciences, Territory Manager -Northeast
413-687-8823

Media Contact:
Andrea Kent
Andrea.Kent@greenfield.com
+1 613-698-0116

About Pharmco by Greenfield Global

Greenfield is one of the largest high-purity alcohol companies in North America. Under the Pharmco brand, the company offers a wide range of specialty alcohols and bio-based chemicals to quality-driven and environmentally-conscious customers around the globe. Twelve federally registered Distilled Spirits Plant locations offer regional distribution from coast to coast with support worldwide support through more than 40 international distribution partners. The Pharmco brand stands for premium quality and service excellence and has been supplying life science, food, flavor, fragrance, personal care, extraction and industrial companies with mission-critical products for more than 30 years.

 About Greenfield Global Inc.

Greenfield Global provides high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients and additives that are vital to businesses, improve people’s lives, and preserve the health of the planet. Greenfield is the largest ethanol producer in Canada and owns and operates four ethanol distilleries, three specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers in Canada and the United States. Founded in 1989, Greenfield continually develops more efficient and sustainable technologies and products while shrinking its own carbon footprint. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service. Under its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands, Greenfield delivers hundreds of products to thousands of Life Science, Food, Flavor, Fragrance, and Beverage customers in more than 50 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit http://www.greenfield.com/

Distribution center adds 60,000 square feet of capacity; expanding the company’s rapidly growing footprint and creating faster delivery capacity to five North Eastern States.

West Haven, Connecticut August 28, 2019 — Pharmco, a leading international producer of specialty alcohols and high purity solvents, announced today that it will expand its distribution capabilities by adding storage of up to 60,000 square feet  in West Haven, Connecticut. The facility will provide enhanced service and delivery to customers in the state, as well as customers from Maine to Maryland.

The new distribution center will allow Pharmco, and parent company Greenfield Global, to sustain rapid growth by continually improving logistics capacity and customer service. From a supply chain perspective, it also complements the company’s production facility in Brookfield, Connecticut.

“Adding this facility in West Haven will help us continue to deliver the industry’s best possible sales and service,” said Steve DiBenedetto, SVP Sales & Operations. “Strategic investments like this allow us to create a more responsive supply chain and offer more products and superior delivery to our customers.”

The location will predominantly serve customers in food, flavor, fragrance, and life science markets. It will also provide added capacity for Pharmco’s manufacturing facility to undertake the production of more complex and critical materials to meet the growing demand from lab-scale and life science customers at the forefront of innovation.

“For us, expanding distribution capabilities is truly about customer service,” continued DiBenedetto. “We are always taking steps to keep pace with our customer’s growth, anticipate their needs, and help them reach new heights.”

For more information on Pharmco and new product offerings, please call 1-800-243-5360

or visit https://greenfield.com/

 Sales  Contact:
Augustine Ullmann
Augustine.Ullmann@greenfield.com
203-740-3471, x6948

 Media Contact:
Andrea Kent
Andrea.Kent@greenfield.com
+1 613-698-0116

 About Pharmco by Greenfield Global

Greenfield is one of the largest high-purity alcohol companies in North America. Under the Pharmco brand, the company offers a wide range of specialty alcohols and bio-based chemicals to quality-driven and environmentally-conscious customers around the globe. Twelve federally registered Distilled Spirits Plant locations offer regional distribution from coast to coast with support worldwide support through more than 40 international distribution partners. The Pharmco brand stands for premium quality and service excellence and has been supplying life science, food, flavor, fragrance, personal care, extraction and industrial companies with mission-critical products for more than 30 years.

 About Greenfield Global Inc.

Greenfield Global provides high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients and additives that are vital to businesses, improve people’s lives, and preserve the health of the planet. Greenfield is the largest ethanol producer in Canada and owns and operates four ethanol distilleries, three specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers in Canada and the United States. Founded in 1989, Greenfield continually develops more efficient and sustainable technologies and products while shrinking its own carbon footprint. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service. Under its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands, Greenfield delivers hundreds of products to thousands of Life Science, Food, Flavor, Fragrance, and Beverage customers in more than 50 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit http://www.greenfield.com/.

 New 265,000 square foot warehouse in prime location expands the brand’s distribution and better supports specialty and high purity solvents to customers from coast-to-coast.

Tampa Bay, Florida July 10, 2019 — Pharmco, a leading international producer of specialty alcohols and high purity solvents, announced today that it will expand its distribution capabilities by opening a 265,000 square foot warehouse into Ocala, Florida. This new warehouse strengthens Pharmco’s unique coast-to-coast distribution capabilities and builds on its 12 existing North American warehouses that are tightly interconnected with over 40 international distribution partners.

The addition of the new Ocala, Florida warehouse will allow Pharmco, and parent company Greenfield Global, to satisfy the growing demand for its products in the herbal extraction market, as well as other industries.  From a supply chain perspective, it also compliments the company’s production facility in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

“We are passionate about matching our world-class manufacturing with excellent distribution”, said Frank Richards, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Specialty Chemicals and Ingredients. “Our expansion into Florida ensures that we can match the fast-paced growth of customers seeking high-quality bio-based specialty alcohol blends and customized solvents, as well as the growing demand for herbal extraction products.”

In addition to in-house offerings like quality assurance, rigorous product certification, and Pharmco’s extensive regulatory expertise, the Ocala, Florida warehouse will stock specialty products such as Isopropyl Alcohol (70% and 99%), Ethyl Alcohol (190 and 200 Proof), Organic Ethyl Alcohol, Methanol, and Acetone. New offerings include herbal extraction solvent CDA 12A-1, and MCT oil.

“We believe in constantly challenging ourselves to be as agile and innovative as possible,” continued Richards. “Whether it’s strategically expanding our distribution capacities, offering new products, or taking steps to anticipate future industry demand, we are always striving to exceed our customers’ expectations and help them do incredible things.”

For more information on Pharmco and new product offerings, please call 1-800-243-5360

or visit https://greenfield.com/

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About Pharmco by Greenfield Global

Greenfield is one of the largest high-purity alcohol companies in North America. Under the Pharmco brand, the company offers a wide range of specialty alcohols and bio-based chemicals to quality-driven and environmentally-conscious customers around the globe. Twelve federally registered Distilled Spirits Plant locations offer regional distribution from coast to coast with support worldwide support through more than 40 international distribution partners. The Pharmco brand stands for premium quality and service excellence and has been supplying life science, food, flavor, fragrance, personal care, extraction and industrial companies with mission-critical products for more than 30 years.

About Greenfield Global Inc.

Greenfield Global provides high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients and additives that are vital to businesses, improve people’s lives, and preserve the health of the planet. Greenfield is the largest ethanol producer in Canada and owns and operates four ethanol distilleries, three specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers in Canada and the United States. Founded in 1989, Greenfield continually develops more efficient and sustainable technologies and products while shrinking its own carbon footprint. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service. Under its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands, Greenfield delivers hundreds of products to thousands of Life Science, Food, Flavor, Fragrance, and Beverage customers in more than 50 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit www.greenfield.com.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, 04 June 2019— Pharmco, a brand of Greenfield Global, a leading international manufacturer of specialty alcohols and bio-based chemicals, has been exhibiting  at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Event and Food Expo show this week at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. IFT is one of the largest events of its kind bringing together over 17,000 attendees, scientists, and food professionals from around the globe.

Pharmco (Booth #1647) has invited the flavor and food community to learn about the company’s latest innovations, as well as its full and diverse range of specialty product offerings, including but not limited to:

• Ethyl Alcohol, derived from conventional corn, organic corn, and non-GMO project verified sugar cane, and organic sugar cane.
• MCT Oil , derived from RSPO palm, organic coconut, and conventional coconut
• USP/Kosher Glycerin
• Alcohol from a variety of sources, including grain, grape, wood, and cane.
• Tax-free Specially Denatured Alcohol (SDA)blends.
• Flavor-infused alcohols and aromatics such as organic lavender, peppermint, spearmint, and menthol.
• Finished products containing both organic alcohol and fragrance.

“We are excited to be at IFT19 to showcase our industry-leading, quality-driven portfolio developed to help our customers meet the growing demand for premium products that help improve people’s lives,” said Frank Richards, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Specialty Chemicals and Ingredients.

Pharmco couples its evolving product list of in-demand products, including Organic, Kosher, and Non-GMO Project Verified offerings, with world-class distribution. “Our global logistics capabilities are second to none,” continued, Richards. “We have twelve federally registered Distilled Spirits Plant locations offering regional distribution from coast to coast in North America and more than 40 international distribution partners.”

Stop by booth #1647 to learn more. Inquiries for more information or to work with Pharmco can also contact Augustine.Ullmann@greenfield.com or +1 203-740-3471, x6948

 About Pharmco by Greenfield Global

Greenfield is the largest high-purity alcohol company in North America. Under the Pharmco brand, the company offers a wide range of specialty alcohols and bio-based chemicals to quality-driven and environmentally-conscious customers around the globe. Twelve federally registered Distilled Spirits Plant locations offer regional distribution from coast to coast with support worldwide support through more than 40 international distribution partners. The Pharmco brand stands for premium quality and service excellence and has been supplying life science, food, flavor, fragrance, personal care, extraction and industrial companies with mission-critical products for more than 30 years.

About Greenfield Global Inc.

Greenfield Global provides high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients and additives that are vital to businesses, improve people’s lives, and preserve the health of the planet. Greenfield is the largest ethanol producer in Canada and owns and operates four ethanol distilleries, three specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centres across North America. Since its beginning in 1989, Greenfield continually develops more efficient and sustainable technologies and products while shrinking its own carbon footprint. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service. Under its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands, Greenfield delivers hundreds of products to thousands of Life Science, Food, Flavor, Fragrance, and Beverage customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.  To learn more, visit www.greenfield.com.

Media Contact

Andrea Kent, Vice President, Government and Public Relations
+1 613-698-0116
Andrea.Kent@greenfield.com

Inquiries
Augustine Ullmann
+1 203-740-3471, x6948
Augustine.Ullmann@greenfield.com

The dedicated capacity in Carteret, New Jersey, adds 800,000 gallons of storage and is the only one of its kind on the East Coast.

Brookfield, CT, XX May 2019— Pharmco, a brand of Greenfield Global, is proud to announce that its new dedicated storage tanks at Kinder Morgan Terminal in Carteret, New Jersey, are fully operational. Announced in February, the terminal provides 800,000 gallons of dedicated storage for Pharmco’s non-GMO sugar cane alcohol. The tanks represent an 800% increase from the company’s previous capacity and are the most substantial storage capacity for non-GMO Cane verified by the non-GMO Project in North America.

“Customers have trusted the Pharmco brand of non-GMO sugar cane alcohol for over five years. The decision to expand our supply chain capabilities in the United States is driven by our continued internal push to be at the foreground of where our customers business needs are, and help them succeed in new and more significant markets,” said Greenfield Global’s Frank Richards, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Specialty Chemicals and Ingredients.

“Our existing specialty chemical and ingredients business and the demand for our non-GMO sugar cane alcohol is growing significantly. This investment satisfies the growing demand by our existing customers and addresses the needs of prospective customers,” continued Richards. “Expanding our footprint helps us mitigate customer supply risks, eliminates business interruptions, and ensures we can provide our food, flavor, and personal care customers with the best products and service possible.”

Pharmco is one of the largest importers of Non-GMO cane alcohol in the United States. The terminal is the only one of its kind on the East Coast and provides Pharmco with dedicated outbound capabilities by railcar or truck direct to its customers and packaging hubs. Since being announced in February 2019, the tanks are filled, and shipments have begun going out to customers.

Pharmco will continue to provide its customers with reliable lead times and delivery anywhere in North America, including packaging from single gallon bottles to totes packaged in its Brookfield, Connecticut and Shelbyville, Kentucky plants.

Inquiries for more information or to work with Pharmco on non-GMO cane alcohol opportunities, please contact Augustine.Ullmann@greenfield.com or +1 203-740-3471, x6948.

About Pharmco by Greenfield Global

Greenfield is the largest high-purity alcohol company in North America. Under the Pharmco brand, the company offers a wide range of specialty alcohols and bio-based chemicals to quality-driven and environmentally-conscious customers around the globe. Twelve federally registered Distilled Spirits Plant locations offer regional distribution from coast to coast with support worldwide support through more than 40 international distribution partners. The Pharmco brand stands for premium quality and service excellence and has been supplying life science, food, flavor, fragrance, personal care, extraction and industrial companies with mission-critical products for more than 30 years.

About Greenfield Global Inc.

From its inception in 1988, Greenfield Global has grown to become a leading producer of high purity alcohols, fuel ethanol, and related co-products. The Company has manufacturing and processing facilities in Ontario, Quebec, and the United States, with sales and distribution worldwide through its Greenfield, Commercial Alcohols and Pharmco brands. Greenfield is committed to the development and commercialization of both low-carbon biofuels, as well as renewable energy from organic waste and other biomass resources. The Company’s headquarters are in Toronto, Ontario.

 

Media Contact

Andrea Kent, Vice President, Government and Public Relations
+1 613-698-0116
Andrea.Kent@greenfield.com

Inquiries
Augustine Ullmann
+1 203-740-3471, x6948
Augustine.Ullmann@greenfield.com

The company is expanding operations and building local capacity to better serve life sciences customers throughout Europe and the region.

Brookfield, CT. April 16, 2019 – Greenfield Global Inc., Canada’s largest producer of alcohol and fuel ethanol, and one of the largest alcohols and solvents companies in North America, has announced plans to establish a new EU manufacturing headquarters in Portlaoise, Ireland.

The new 40,900 square feet manufacturing facility in Portlaoise will be constructed in the IDA Ireland Business and Technology Park and is expected to be operational in Q2, 2020. The project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA and is expected to create 75 high-quality jobs over the next five years.

“Greenfield is an ambitious company that understands the strength of diversification, be it our products, the markets we serve, or in our operations and supply chain capacity”, said Howard Field, Greenfield President and CEO. “Our commitment to building a world-class GMP manufacturing facility in Portlaoise is our first foray into manufacturing outside of North America. This new facility will ensure we can meet the increasing demand from our life science customers throughout Europe and the region.”

Greenfield, which has its headquarters in Toronto, Canada, has operations in 12 locations across North America. The company’s extensive portfolio of products is trusted by hundreds of customers in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, life science, personal care, and food, flavor and fragrance markets in over 50 countries.

 “Our focus is on improving quality and reliability for our customers,” said Greenfield’s Ken Finegan, Managing Director, Ireland. By adding this manufacturing facility, Greenfield’s European life sciences customers will get the certainty they want and need. We will be able to offer them a local source of their critical raw materials to avoid disruption in their supply chain so that they can continue to scale and grow. Sold under the Pharmco brand, these raw materials will initially range from high-purity ethanol blends and solvents, to GMP buffer solutions such as sodium hydroxide and ethanol with water for injection, made in varying concentrations.”

Greenfield welcomes the opportunity to expand its manufacturing operations into Europe and looks forward to contributing to the strong and growing life sciences ecosystem in Ireland.

About Greenfield

Greenfield Global provides high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients and additives that are vital to businesses, improve people’s lives, and preserve the health of the planet. Greenfield is the largest ethanol producer in Canada and owns and operates four ethanol distilleries, three specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centres across North America. Since its beginning in 1989, Greenfield continually develops more efficient and sustainable technologies and products while shrinking its own carbon footprint. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service. Under its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands, Greenfield delivers hundreds of products to thousands of Life Science, Food, Flavor, Fragrance, and Beverage customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.  To learn more, visit www.greenfield.com.

Media Contact

Andrea Kent, Vice President, Government and Public Relations

+1 613-698-0116

Andrea.Kent@greenfield.com

Inquiries

Augustine Ullmann

203-740-3471, x6948

Augustine.Ullmann@greenfield.com

New Packaging Option Expands High Purity Solvent & Ethanol Portfolio and Reduces Customer Waste.

Brookfield, CT, 2^nd April 2019— Pharmco, a brand of Greenfield Global, today announced it has expanded its portfolio options to include Stainless Steel Pressurized Vessels at the company’s Brookfield, CT, USA facility. This new portfolio option further strengthens Pharmco’s unique production space, improves chemical supply chain and quality control systems, and allows customers to reduce their raw material waste.

Each fleet is dedicated to a customer and ensures a consistent and reliable supply of material reducing supply chain risk. The tightly enclosed system reduces the potential for product contamination and the pressurized environment is perfect for making custom formulations capable of meeting the most stringent custom specifications.

Pharmco’s steel fleet options carry an 8-10-week start-up time and allow customers to connect directly to a research or manufacturing process; shortening workflow throughput time. It also saves time associated with repeat solvent testing and rinsing bottles leading to reduced expenses associated with disposing of hazardous materials.

“Greenfield is constantly innovating and strives to help our customers do the same,” said Greenfield Global President and CEO Howard Field. “These fleets will help our customers make their business more efficient while reducing their environmental impact. This is especially valuable when it comes to high volume, high-quality, research and development.”

“The pressurized fleets should come as welcome news to our customers in life sciences, who have been asking for this option. For the first time, customers can purchase pure ethanol in a pressurized fleet, while also receiving dedicated sales rep support on their ACS/USP, HP/LC, and LC/MS returnable fleet demands,” said Steve DiBenedetto SVP of Sales and Operations.

The pressurized fleets are available immediately for Pharmco’s full solvent portfolio including multiple grades of Pure and Denatured Ethyl Alcohol, Acetone, Acetonitrile, Activator, Cap A, Cap B, Deblock, Dichloromethane, Dimethylformamide, DMSO, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol, MTBE, N-Heptane, n-propyl Alcohol, Oxidizer, Piperidine 99%, Pyridine, Reagent Grade Alcohol, THF and Toluene. Custom blending and testing is also available upon request.

 

About Greenfield Global

Greenfield Global provides high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients and additives that are vital to businesses, improve people’s lives, and preserve the health of the planet. Greenfield is the largest ethanol producer in Canada and owns and operates four ethanol distilleries, three specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers across North America. Since its beginning in 1989, Greenfield continually develops more efficient and sustainable technologies and products while shrinking its own carbon footprint. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service. Under its Pharmco and Commercial Alcohols brands, Greenfield delivers hundreds of products to thousands of Life Science, Food, Flavor, Fragrance, and Beverage customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.  To learn more, visit www.greenfield.com.

 

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Augustine Ullmann

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Augustine.ullmann@greenfield.com

CARTERET, N.J., Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Pharmco, a brand of Greenfield Global, today announced it is expanding its storage capacity and supply chain capabilities at the Kinder Morgan Terminal in Carteret, New Jersey. The newly acquired storage tanks provide 800,000 gallons of dedicated storage that will serve customers supplying Non-GMO sugar cane alcohol. Pharmco’s East Coast terminal is unique in the industry and is the most substantial storage capacity for this product in North America.

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SHELBYVILLE, Ky., Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Pharmco, by Greenfield Global, today announced it is expanding the availability of its popular Kosher Certified herbal extraction solvent, sold as CDA 12A-1, to all regions in Canada and the United States. The product is a 200-proof grain denatured alcohol made with 4.76 percent high purity n-heptane that is exempt from the federal excise tax and does not require special permits to ship. The herbal extraction solvent is produced at the company’s dedicated production facility in Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA.

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