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Strategic Partnership Makes Greenfield Global The Only Grain Alcohol Producer in the US with Manufacturing, Packaging, and Distribution Capabilities Nationwide

La Mirada, California — September 27, 2023 — Greenfield Global Inc., the leading producer, manufacturer and distributor of high purity and specialty alcohols, solvents, and custom solutions, has partnered with REMET Alcohols, Inc. to address the growing demand in California and the Western US for bulk and packaged high-purity alcohol and denatured alcohol. With today’s announcement, Greenfield extends its bulk manufacturing and distribution capability and footprint westward, enhancing supply for the industrial, food, fragrance, pharmaceutical, personal care, and beverage industries in California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington and Arizona.

“After an extensive search for the right partner to expand our operations west of the Mississippi, REMET Alcohols was the clear choice,” said Howard Field, President and CEO, Greenfield Global. “REMET Alcohols has an amazing team and years of experience meeting the quality and service needs of customers on the West Coast. Their deep expertise in logistics, rail connections and bulk tankage will allow us to satisfy the growing demand in the Western United States. Greenfield will continue to directly supply its customers, while REMET will procure Greenfield ethanol and manage their own clients, simplifying the process for all parties involved.”

Under the agreement, the partnership offers unmatched supply security, distribution capabilities in fast-growing markets, and enhanced efficiency to both REMET Alcohols and Greenfield customers by:

Adding the Greater Los Angeles area to Greenfield’s Connecticut and Kentucky manufacturing portfolio.
Combining REMET Alcohols’, onsite storage, rail, and manufacturing capabilities with Greenfield’s efficient, and reliable end-to-end supply chain oversight for premium ethanol products.
Providing REMET Alcohols’ customers with industry-leading high purity alcohols directly from Greenfield’s distilleries, giving them the confidence in security of supply and quality.

This announcement follows Greenfield’s recent expansion in high-purity alcohol production, boosting its annual output to over 70 million gallons per year across three distilleries.

“This is certainly a win-win because REMET Alcohols’ tried and true bulk and packaged blending and distribution service will be complimented by Greenfield’s gold standard quality in ethanol production, and visa versa.” said John S. Paraszczak, President and CEO at REMET® Corporation. “REMET owes some of its success to long-term relationships and superior customer satisfaction – and we are committed to maintaining these qualities and results in this new partnership with Greenfield.”

About Greenfield Global Inc.

Since 1989, Greenfield Global has been the leading supplier of high-purity alcohols, specialty solvents, custom blended solutions and fuel ethanol to businesses worldwide, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to sole proprietorships.

Greenfield’s primary markets are renewable fuels, beverage alcohols, life science, food, flavor, fragrance, personal care and industrials. Annually, the company fulfills over 35,000 orders in more than 50 countries through its extensive global supply chain, which includes 5 alcohol distilleries, 5 blending and packaging facilities, and 8 warehouses allowing Greenfield to deliver within 1-3 days. The company also operates one of the largest anaerobic digestion facilities in North America, converting more than 120,000 MT of source-separated organics every year to produce renewable natural gas.

Greenfield’s low-carbon ethanol helps industry decarbonize and meet net-zero targets, while its team of researchers and engineers continue to innovate and produce other sustainable fuels and chemicals such as green hydrogen, green methanol, sustainable aviation fuel and renewable natural gas.

The company’s mission statement is to unlock the potential of people, partnerships and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Greenfield Global is family owned and operated and has been awarded “Canada’s Best Managed Companies” Platinum-level designation since 2015.

For more information, please visit www.greenfield.com

About REMET Alcohols, Inc.

Founded in 1985 REMET Alcohols, Inc., has been distributing the highest quality Pure Ethyl Alcohol and blending all TTB approved Specially Denatured Alcohol formulations, for the food, flavors, personal care, vinegar, and pharmaceutical industries.

REMET Alcohols is dedicated to their customers’ success, by providing a personalized service, providing quality products, building long-term relationships and superior overall customer satisfaction.

REMET Alcohols has an ongoing commitment to maintain high standard and ethics making them the partner of choice in the Ethanol Industry.

Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, REMET Alcohols is a wholly owned subsidiary of REMET Corporation.

For more information, please visit www.remetalcohol.com

Contacts:

Valérie Picher
Vice-President, Communications & Public Relations
Greenfield Global Inc.
(647) 289-5873
valerie.picher@greenfield.com

Matt Day
Communications and Marketing Officer
REMET Corporation
+44 (0) 1634 226 240
mday@remet.com

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023

Time: 11:00AM EST

Navigating the U.S. regulatory landscape for the use of high-purity alcohols in biologic development and manufacturing processes is crucial for maintaining product quality and patient safety—from identifying a source manufacturer to transport logistics and storage.

Join Greenfield Global and our distribution partner, Thermo Fisher Scientific, on Thursday, November 9, for a webinar hosted by Fierce Biotech, where our teams of quality, regulatory, and supply chain experts will highlight the significant challenges biomanufacturers face in high-purity alcohol compliance, and best practices for avoiding common pitfalls.

In this webinar, you will learn:

Critical compliance requirements and safety protocols
Various governing bodies
Tips for sourcing, purchasing, transporting and storing
What to look for in manufacturing and supply partners

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Leading ethanol producer’s $160M expansion satisfies growing customer demand and security of supply from three distilleries

Toronto, Ontario — September 11, 2023 — Greenfield Global Inc, a world-renowned manufacturer and distributor of specialty alcohols, solvents, and custom solutions, has successfully completed its 30 million gallon alcohol upgrade at its Johnstown distillery, increasing the company’s overall production of high-purity alcohol to nearly 70 million gallons per year. With the expansion project now commissioned and validated, the distillery is exceptionally efficient at producing high-purity alcohol, and has begun to ship both 190 and 200 proof alcohol to customers by tanker trucks and rail cars, as well as to its downstream blending and packaging facilities in the US, Canada and Europe.

“Global demand for our high-purity alcohols in key industries including life sciences, food, flavors and fragrances, personal care, and beverage alcohol has exceeded our production capacity for the past few years,” stated Howard Field, President and CEO, Greenfield Global. “Our 30 million gallon production increase will ensure that we can supply our customers through their growth plans with the highest quality standards for which Greenfield is known. Moreover, considering the critical part we play in hundreds of our customers’ supply chains, the expansion upgrade ensures even greater security of supply across our three high-purity alcohol distilleries – especially at a time when older, less economically viable distilleries in the industry are shuttering.”

Greenfield’s Johnstown distillery upgrades include:

An industry-leading, high-efficiency 30-million-gallon beverage and pharmaceutical-grade alcohol distillation system providing customers with the purest ethanol commercially available.
A state-of-the-art GMP laboratory assuring consistent levels of product quality and controls.
Robust railcar and tanker truck load-outs allowing for pure and blended production at the time of filling, and ensuring shipments get to customers as efficiently as possible.

In concert with Greenfield’s downstream blending and packaging facilities in the U.S., Canada and Europe, the Johnstown high-purity alcohol upgrade will enhance the company’s delivery logistics throughout the United States and Canada, as well as by vessel world-wide.

“Our unique “chain of custody” model allows us to trace the delivery of our alcohol to customers via rail, tanker truck, iso-containers, totes, drums, pails, biobags and more, right back to the load of corn that was delivered to our distilleries which is important to many of our customers.” Field continued. “Greenfield has built a reputation for product quality and consistency, and the Johnstown upgrade will enable us to satisfy the growth of our customers, while adding new customers as well.”

Greenfield extends its thanks to the Government of Ontario for their support of the project through the Ontario Together Fund (OTF) of the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade (MEDJCT). Since its establishment in 2008, Greenfield’s Johnstown distillery has been integral to the economic growth and development of the local community. The upgrade has created 19 full-time jobs, plus many indirect jobs in the Johnstown community, and is a further commitment to Greenfield’s 15+ years of support for the local economy.

To learn more about the exciting developments at Greenfield Global, please visit the official website at www.greenfield.com.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Valérie Picher
Vice-President, Communications & Public Relations
(647) 289-5873
valerie.picher@greenfield.com

About Greenfield Global Inc.:

Greenfield’s primary markets are beverage alcohols, life science, food, flavor, fragrance, personal care, industrials and renewable fuels. Annually, the company fulfills over 35,000 orders in more than 50 countries through its extensive global supply chain, which includes 5 alcohol distilleries, 5 blending and packaging facilities, and 9 warehouses allowing Greenfield to deliver within 1-3 days. The company also operates one of the largest anaerobic digestion facilities in North America, converting more than 120,000 MT of source-separated organics every year to produce renewable natural gas.

The company’s mission statement is to unlock the potential of people, partnerships and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Greenfield Global is family-owned and operated and has been awarded “Canada’s Best Managed Companies” Platinum-level designation since 2015.

In today’s dynamic and ever-evolving global supply chain landscape, Greenfield is your steadfast partner, dedicated to delivering not just products, but comprehensive solutions and knowledge that empower your success.

At Greenfield, we understand that your journey in the supply chain is not just about procurement; it’s a collaborative endeavor where we strategize, innovate, and navigate challenges together. Your challenges are our challenges, and your successes are our successes. We are fully invested in your growth and prosperity.

Empowering Your Success Through Knowledge and Solutions

In the complex tapestry of today’s supply landscape, information holds immense power. We are unwavering in our commitment to arming you with the latest industry knowledge and insights, because when you are well-informed, you can make confident decisions, foresee market shifts, and remain at the forefront of industry trends.

Before delving into our role in supporting your supply chain needs, let’s take a high-level look at the current supply chain landscape:

The global supply chain landscape remains balanced in terms of domestic supply and demand, but caution prevails as customers exercise prudence to avoid overstocking, learning from past demand miscalculations. Rising fuel and energy costs, notably the consistent upward trend in diesel prices, introduce added complexity.

Carriers in the trucking market hold optimism for a robust recovery by 2024. Signs of seasonal activity and merchandise restocking are apparent; however, customers proceed cautiously, mindful of potential uncertainties. Smaller carriers grapple with financial challenges amid rising rates and inflation pressures. While contract rate renewals for the coming year are uncertain, significant declines are not expected.

On the global economic front, the US economy maintains its robustness, marked by strong GDP growth. However, a tight job market is expected to persist until 2024. In contrast, the Eurozone faces challenges, with Germany officially in a recession. China’s economic rebound falls short of expectations, particularly in sectors like industrial production. Japan’s economic recovery proceeds steadily, while Latin America anticipates subdued growth.

In terms of inflation, a notable surge in US CPI is primarily attributed to supply-demand imbalances. Core services CPI remains elevated, and producer prices (PPI) see a substantial uptick, especially for goods. Indicators within the PPI pipeline suggest growing demand.

Greenfield’s Innovations and Expansions, here for our customers:

Now, with this understanding of the global supply chain landscape, let’s delve into how Greenfield is positioned to meet your specific needs, provide solutions, and drive your success in this intricate and ever-evolving ecosystem.

Johnstown Distillery Expansion:

By expanding our high-purity alcohol production by 30 million gallons at our Johnstown distillery, we’ve significantly bolstered our capacity. This expansion ensures that we can meet your growing demand for high-purity alcohols across various industries, including life sciences, food, flavors, fragrances, personal care, and beverage alcohol.

With this increased efficiency, we can now ship 190 and 200 proof alcohol directly to your doorstep via tanker trucks and rail cars, serving your downstream facilities not only in the United States but also in Canada and Europe.

Toronto Warehouse Advantages:

Our Toronto warehouse expansion offers you a more comprehensive product line at competitive prices. From totes to pails, we provide custom packaging sizes for added convenience.

As part of our commitment to serving Canadian businesses, we’re ensuring shorter lead times (1-2 days), reduced logistics costs, and transactions in Canadian dollars, guaranteeing currency consistency.

You can rely on our dedicated Customer Care team based in Canada to assist you throughout the purchasing process, ensuring easy access to top-quality products.

With over three decades of experience, our regulatory expertise is at your disposal. We can guide you through regulatory considerations for the products you require, ensuring compliance and peace of mind.

Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminal:

Our significant expansion at the Kinder Morgan Terminal in Carteret, New Jersey, demonstrates our dedication to meeting your needs efficiently. We’ve fortified our supply chain capabilities to better serve you.

With dedicated storage for Non-GMO cane and high-purity grain alcohol, we are well-prepared to fulfill your demands for these products promptly.

Our expanded operations enable us to provide you with a comprehensive logistics solution, including direct transportation to your locations and packaging hubs.

This expansion not only addresses your growing demand but also mitigates potential supply risks stemming from border issues, political instability, or equipment availability challenges.

From an innovation perspective, this expansion elevates our capacity to meet your demands while minimizing lead times and reducing transportation mileage. This effort contributes significantly to our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability.

Your Partner of Choice:

At Greenfield, we view these innovations and expansions as opportunities to enhance our service to you. Greenfield’s mission is clear: to contribute to your supply chain success. We achieve this by offering top-quality products, innovative solutions, and unparalleled customer service.

As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the global supply chain together, you can trust that Greenfield is here to support and guide you. In today’s fast-paced supply chain environment, you need more than just a supplier; you need a partner who shares your vision and values. Greenfield is that partner, and we are here to empower your success by providing the insights, knowledge, and solutions you require to thrive in the global marketplace.

For inquiries about this article, please contact:

Donald Williams
Director, Supply Chain
(230) 740-3471, x6918
donald.williams@greenfield.com

Date: October 24 – 26, 2023

Where: Fira Barcelona Gran Via – Barcelona, Spain

Greenfield Global is excited to exhibit at Stand 4H12 in the excipients hall during CPHI 2023 in Barcelona. Say hello to our team of experts to learn more about how Greenfield produces and supplies excipients, raw materials, and clean-in-place solutions (CIP) used in the production of biologics, gene therapies, viral vectors, and more for customers across the globe.

As a producer of high-purity ethanol, distributor of high-purity solvents, and manufacturer of buffer solutions, we can help you:

Select the ideal material including pharma grade ethanol, high-purity solvents, and GMP aqueous solutions
Connect to a global distribution network with GMP warehousing that can grow with you from R&D to market
Achieve quality standards through certifications, product documentation, and on-site microbial laboratory and quality control labs

To learn more about how we can help with your material needs or explore our products, visit our life sciences page.

About the Event

CPHI facilitates opportunities for companies to grow their business and develop meaningful connections at the heart of pharma. Connect with thousands of industry leaders and expand your network with endless opportunities to learn, innovate, and collaborate online and in-person.

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To schedule a meeting with our team at the show, please contact us.

Mississauga, Ontario, August 17, 2023 – Greenfield Global Inc., a leading global producer of ethanol and high-purity solvents, is excited to announce the expansion of its product portfolio and distribution footprint catering to the Canadian market. Through the establishment of a new purpose-built warehouse located in the Greater Toronto Area, Greenfield is meeting escalating demands across various Canadian industries for access to essential, mission-critical quality materials, including Methanol, Acetone and Acetonitrile – all now available within Canada.

“At Greenfield, we understand the significance of providing local access to high-purity solvents. The new warehouse, located in Milton, Ontario, will further elevate our commitment to a reliable supply chain, currency consistency and shorter lead times for our Canadian customers,” said Donald Williams, Director, Supply Chains at Greenfield Global. “As part of the Pharmco® by Greenfield Global product line, we offer a comprehensive selection of high-purity solvents and alcohols, catering to multiple industries and businesses including manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, flavors, and industrial products, as well as hospitals, labs, and universities. Our new warehouse will allow for even faster deliveries and testing solutions at competitive prices.”

Set to be completed by the end of September 2023, Greenfield Global’s new warehouse has been designed to offer significant benefits to enhance the Canadian customer experience for customers of all sizes:

Expanded Line of Products: Businesses can now anticipate competitive pricing and an access to a range of high-purity solvents within Canada. Elevating convenience further, Greenfield also offers the flexibility of custom packaging sizes spanning from totes down to pails. Click here for the complete list of products available through our new Canadian warehouse.

Local Warehousing: Customers located in Canada will experience lead times of 1-2 days, reduced logistics costs, and the ability to transact in Canadian dollars.

Customer Care: Greenfield’s Canada-based Customer Care team is committed to helping businesses wherever they are in the purchasing process and improving access to a broad portfolio of quality products.

Regulatory Expertise: With more than 30 years of experience, Greenfield helps customers through all regulatory considerations for the products they need.

To learn more about the exciting developments at Greenfield Global, please visit the official website at www.greenfield.com.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Valérie Picher
Vice-President, Communications & Public Relations
(647) 289-5873
valerie.picher@greenfield.com

About Greenfield Global Inc.:

The company’s mission statement is to unlock the potential of people, partnerships and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Greenfield Global is family owned and operated and has been awarded “Canada’s Best Managed Companies” Platinum-level designation since 2015.

The $2M Government of Canada investment is advancing company’s “waste-to-fuel” technology

Greenfield Global Inc., Canada’s leading alcohol, solvent and biofuels producer, yesterday welcomed Mr. Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, to Greenfield’s sponsored laboratory space at the University of Alberta to share progress on a $2M agricultural waste-to-clean fuel project funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program, Research and Innovation stream.

Greenfield, in close collaboration with the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering, is leading the development of a new clean technology that will convert agricultural waste into renewable diesel fuel. Promoting a circular agriculture economy, this technology has the potential of reducing the overall greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural and transportation sectors by up to 90% when compared to fossil-based diesel fuel.

“Climate change solutions not only help the environment but can also improve the economy and support producers – and projects like this are a great example,” said Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau. “This new technology will convert agricultural waste to renewable fuel, add value for producers and boost the energy industry, all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

“Our R&D collaboration with the University of Alberta to produce drop-in, renewable diesel fuel from organic waste will allow farming, trucking, construction, standby generators, and other fossil fuel intensive sectors to decarbonize, which is directly aligned with Canada’s climate action plans and helping Canada achieve net-zero emissions by 2050”, said Howard Field, President and CEO of Greenfield Global. “Greenfield has been decarbonizing Canada’s light-duty vehicle emissions for decades, producing fuel ethanol from industrial corn that is blended into gasoline. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of state-of-the-art technology with our partners in research, agriculture, and industry and we appreciate the Government of Canada’s shared commitment and support for innovative and important climate technologies.”

Additional benefits of Greenfield’s technology include being feedstock agnostic and utilizing a spoke-and-hub approach to the collection of feedstocks, production of biocrude, and the refining of biocrude into renewable diesel.

Three key contributors that supported Greenfield’s funding submission process and helped make this project possible were the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, and the Grain Farmers of Ontario. The collaboration of all parties involved will contribute to the successful commercialization of this technology which will produce a sustainable liquid fuel, improve waste management and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In 1991, Greenfield Global, then Sunroot, acquired a small business known as Commercial Alcohols Ltd. This venture started Greenfield down a path of supplying high-purity specialty chemicals and ingredients, under the coveted Pharmco brand, to our commercial, life science, herbal extraction, food, flavor and fragrance industry partners the world over.

What better way to celebrate this thirty-year milestone of serving the community than with a Customer Appreciation Month. The entire month of June is dedicated to giving back to all our fantastic customers (that means you)!

In June, we will offer you a chance to give back to your team and community awarding two $1,000 prizes! We will give two prize winners $500 to a charity of their choice and $500 to be used for a team lunch, group outing, or some other morale-boosting activity.

How to enter?

Go to this customer appreciation LinkedIn post and comment between June 10 and June 24th. We want to hear from you about how your company’s products or services are helping the world or about a positive experience you have had with Greenfield. It could be a person, a product, a custom solution, anything!
You can also enter your company by emailing marketing@greenfield.com between June 10 and June 24th with your name, company and a comment on a positive experience with Greenfield.

Terms and conditions apply. One raffle entry per company. US-based customers only. Download and read the terms and conditions.

Delta Management Group and the Clean50 organization announced today Canada’s prestigious Clean50 Awards, which recognize 50 individuals who have done the most to advance the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past two years. Greenfield is thrilled to share that, in addition to being chosen as part of the 2021 Clean50 cohort, Howard Field, President & CEO, has been named a 2021 Clean16 Honouree.

“The 2021 Clean16 are truly the leaders of the leaders in sustainability in Canada. The competition for the top spot this year in every instance left us with a record number of great choices – and to be selected from amongst such a strong group of peers is truly a testament to the contribution Howard Field has made to help make Canada more sustainable for all Canadians,” said Gavin Pitchford, CEO of Delta Management Group.

“I am honoured to receive the Clean16 award, and I share this recognition with the entire Greenfield team whose world-class knowledge and exceptional engagement impress me every day, especially during these unprecedented times. Greenfield strives to make a difference and contributes to solving some of the most urgent environmental challenges our planet is facing”, said Howard Field. “I wish to extend my thanks to our customers, suppliers, partners and investors who support us as we continue to establish our leadership in sustainability in Canada and abroad”.

Greenfield drives the advancement of sustainable biofuel innovations motivated by its vision of doing its part to help the planet achieve less than 350 ppm (parts-per-million) of CO2 in the atmosphere. The company realized never-seen-before results of displacing 15% of the natural gas used at its Varennes, Quebec plant, 215 million litre per year biorefinery, with biogas from the SEMECS anaerobic digestion plant, taking 40,000 tonnes of organic waste sourced from 27 local municipalities and diverted from landfills, to make some of the lowest carbon-intensity fuel ethanol in North America.

“Greenfield will continue to look for new ways to lower our carbon footprint to improve the health of our planet and people that live on it for generations to come,” says Howard Field. “A mission that drives our leadership, employees, customers and stakeholders.”

About Delta Management Group / Canada’s Clean50

Leading ESG, sustainability and clean tech search firm Delta Management Group in 2011 founded, and remains the steward of the Canada’s Clean50 awards, created to annually identify, recognize and connect 50 sustainability leaders from every sector of Canadian endeavor, in order to facilitate understanding, collaboration and innovation in the fight to keep climate change impacts below 1.5 degrees C. Ancillary awards also recognize 20 Emerging Leaders and the Top Sustainability Projects of the year, as well as bestow Lifetime Achievement designations.

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

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

Adding to a group of key executives that have joined Greenfield in 2017

TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2017 /CNW/ – Greenfield Global, a leading global producer of high-purity alcohols, biofuels and biochemicals, today announced that JF Huc has joined the company in a newly created position as Vice President of Innovation & Business Development. JF joins three other key executives that Greenfield recently added to its management team:

John Wilkinson as Senior Vice President of Sustainability
Andrea Kent as Vice President of Government and Public Relations
Alain Lefebvre as Director of Strategic Planning

“I’m thrilled with the additions we have made to our executive team over the past 12 months, and most recently with JF,” said Greenfield President and CEO Howard Field. “Each of these very talented executives brings deep industry experience and a proven track record in their respective areas of expertise. As important, they share our values and focus on innovation and the environment.”

In his new role, Huc will be responsible for commercializing Greenfield’s advanced biofuel and renewable energy technologies, as well as forming partnerships with technology providers that can benefit from Greenfield’s expansive production platforms, engineering prowess, and R&D proficiency. Before joining Greenfield, Huc was the founder and CEO of BioAmber where he led the successful development, scale-up and commercialization of the world’s first bio-succinic acid plant, raising capital from private institutions, government, and the public markets, and forming strategic partnerships for development, off-take, and feedstock supply. Prior to BioAmber, Huc held executive-level positions at several start-up, pharmaceutical and management consulting companies.

As Senior Vice President of Sustainability, John Wilkinson oversees the integration of sustainability into the company’s strategic direction, expansion, and operations. He ensures that Greenfield’s agenda is strategically aligned with government policy within Canada, the United States and other jurisdictions. Wilkinson is also responsible for supporting the company’s advanced biofuel and renewable energy commercialization efforts by proactively fostering relationships with academia, NGO’s and technology collaborators. He has served on Greenfield’s Board of Directors since 2014 and is an Advisory Board member of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy. Of note, prior to joining Greenfield, Wilkinson was elected as a Member of the Ontario Legislature from 2003 – 2011 and served as Minister of Research & Innovation, Minister of Revenue and Minister of the Environment. As a key member of Cabinet, he was instrumental in ushering in a wave of Ontario clean tech policies & programs.

As Vice President of Government & Public Relations, Andrea Kent promotes Greenfield’s mission and strategic goals through public policy, community outreach, advocacy, media relations, and communications. She is also the company’s lead spokesperson. Prior to joining Greenfield Global, Kent served as the President of Renewable Industries Canada (formerly the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association), the country’s premiere biofuel trade association. She was a highly regarded advocate for increased production and use of renewable fuels in Canada and served as a leader on regulatory and legislative issues for the industry. Before her work with RICanada, Kent served in senior communications roles for various Ministers on Parliament Hill, as well as in federal departments and Crown corporations.

Alain Lefebvre is Greenfield’s Director of Strategic Planning and is responsible for aligning Greenfield’s strategic plan with the Quebec Energy Policy 2030, the development of the Greenfield’s Varennes distillery expansion and integrated bio-refinery plans, and interfacing with US states and jurisdictions to expand Greenfield’s renewable energy commercialization footprint. Lefebvre brings with him more than 35 years of experience in the federal and provincial public service. An expert in energy infrastructure, he has led large, multidisciplinary teams specializing in fulfilling strategic policy, legislative and regulatory mandates, and programs and projects in the upstream and downstream segments of the hydrocarbon and biofuel industries.

CHATHAM, ON, Sept. 11, 2017 /CNW/ – Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry is an important driver of economic growth in Canada. The Government of Canada continues to support the sector as it reduces emissions and adopts sustainable practices that lead to more efficient use of water and energy.

Member of Parliament Peter Fragiskatos (London North Centre), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, announced today an investment of up to $3.7 million for two Chatham companies to collaboratively reduce their environmental footprint, while making their operations more productive and competitive.

The investment is enabling Greenfield Global to install new Dutch technology that pipes waste heat and carbon-dioxide across the road to Truly Green Farms, reducing the greenhouse energy costs and boosting tomato yields.

Quotes

“The environment and the economy go hand in hand, and our government knows that supporting sustainable solutions in agriculture will spur clean innovation, create jobs, and lead to a stronger agricultural sector. This project is a great example of two Chatham companies working together to improve greenhouse yields, while lowering their environmental footprint.”
– MP Peter Fragiskatos (London North Centre)

“The environmental benefits of ethanol production can extend well beyond the gas tank. This investment is helping Greenfield convert what was previously waste heat vented from a heat stack at our ethanol facility in Chatham, into the heat needed to grow greenhouse tomatoes with lower energy use and heating costs. Working with greenhouses, we are expanding opportunities for sustainability both in our products and how we produce them.”
– Howard Field, President and CEO of Greenfield Global

“Sustainable agriculture improves the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the jobs in our communities. Truly Green has developed an innovative partnership with Greenfield to use waste heat from its ethanol process to boost the production of our greenhouse tomatoes. This investment is helping us become the first greenhouse of its kind to be warmed by waste heat. It will also make us one of the most energy-efficient greenhouses in North America.”
– Greg Devries, President Truly Green Farms & Cedarline Greenhouses

Quick facts

Greenfield Global is a world leader in specialty alcohols and the largest ethanol producer in Canada.
Truly Green Farms has 45 acres of tomato production, with another 45 acres to be built.
The project has generated 200 new jobs since it was conceived in 2012.
This repayable investment is being made through the Growing Forward 2 AgriInnovation Program, a five-year, up to $698 million initiative.

Additional links

Growing Forward 2 – Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
AgriInnovation – Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
Greenfield Global
Truly Green Farms

SOURCE Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

For further information: Guy Gallant, Director of Communications, Office of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, 613-773-1059; Media Relations, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, 613-773-7972, 1-866-345-7972, Follow us on Twitter: @AAFC_Canada (http://twitter.com/aafc_canada), Like us on Facebook: CanadianAgriculture (https://www.facebook.com/CanadianAgriculture); Andrea Kent, Vice President, Government and Public Relations, Greenfield Global, (613) 698-0116; Greg Devries, President, Truly Green Farms & Cedarline Greenhouses, (519) 360-0776

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