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Evonik Fermas s.r.o. operates as a biotechnology-focused subsidiary within the Evonik Group, located in the town of Slovenská Ľupča in Slovakia. This facility plays a central role in the company's expansion of its biotechnology capabilities, particularly in the area of fermentation technology.
The primary activities at the site involve the production of amino acids and other biotechnological products through advanced fermentation processes. These products are essential for applications in animal nutrition, where they support efficient feed formulations, as well as in other industrial sectors.
Owned by Evonik Industries AG, a major German multinational corporation specializing in specialty chemicals, Evonik Fermas s.r.o. benefits from the parent company's extensive research and development resources and global market presence. The group operates in numerous countries and is recognized for its innovations in sustainable chemistry and bioeconomy solutions.
In the chemical industry, Evonik holds a strong position in the animal nutrition and health segments, with biotechnology being a key growth area. The Slovenská Ľupča site enhances the company's ability to meet increasing demand for bio-based products while adhering to high standards of environmental and operational excellence.
Also known as Fermas.
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Aligns businesses by role, assigns roles to six German sites, and shifts investment to Asia/Americas; launches growth projects in Canada and Slovakia, funded by cost cuts.
EUR 80m upgrade adds downstream fermentation capacity for complex pharma intermediates, targets completion early 2028 and about 50 new jobs; site runs on 100% green electricity.
€80M expansion adds downstream fermentation for drug‑substance manufacturing, creates ~50 jobs; follows rhamnolipids plant and boosts biotech scale‑up and sustainability.
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