Burcon Integrates Protein Technologies at Galesburg Facility
Burcon NutraScience (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) has successfully completed the installation and commissioning of its proprietary protein processing equipment at its Galesburg, Illinois facility. The integration was accomplished in just 10 days through collaboration with RE ProMan
The Galesburg facility, a certified commercial food processing site, has been equipped with new piping, electrical systems, and proprietary equipment aligned with Burcon's core protein technology platform. This development positions the company to:
- Scale up production
- Optimize operations
- Advance commercial partnerships
- Launch its complete portfolio of protein products
Burcon NutraScience (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) ha completato con successo l'installazione e la messa in servizio delle sue attrezzature proprietarie per la lavorazione delle proteine presso il suo stabilimento di Galesburg, Illinois. L'integrazione è stata realizzata in soli 10 giorni grazie alla collaborazione con RE ProMan.
Lo stabilimento di Galesburg, un sito di lavorazione alimentare commerciale certificato, è stato dotato di nuove tubazioni, sistemi elettrici e attrezzature proprietarie allineate con la piattaforma tecnologica principale di Burcon. Questo sviluppo posiziona l'azienda per:
- Aumentare la produzione
- Ottimizzare le operazioni
- Avanzare nelle partnership commerciali
- Lanciare il suo portfolio completo di prodotti proteici
Burcon NutraScience (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) ha completado con éxito la instalación y puesta en marcha de su equipo de procesamiento de proteínas patentado en su instalación de Galesburg, Illinois. La integración se logró en solo 10 días a través de la colaboración con RE ProMan.
La instalación de Galesburg, un sitio de procesamiento de alimentos comerciales certificado, ha sido equipada con nuevas tuberías, sistemas eléctricos y equipos patentados alineados con la plataforma tecnológica central de Burcon. Este desarrollo posiciona a la empresa para:
- Aumentar la producción
- Optimizar las operaciones
- Avanzar en asociaciones comerciales
- Lanzar su cartera completa de productos de proteínas
Burcon NutraScience (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF)는 일리노이주 게일스버그에 있는 시설에 고유한 단백질 가공 장비의 설치 및 가동을 성공적으로 완료했습니다. 이 통합은 RE ProMan과의 협력을 통해 단 10일 만에 이루어졌습니다.
게일스버그 시설은 인증된 상업 식품 가공 사이트로, Burcon의 핵심 단백질 기술 플랫폼에 맞춘 새로운 배관, 전기 시스템 및 독점 장비로 장착되었습니다. 이 발전은 회사를 다음과 같은 목표를 달성할 수 있도록 합니다:
- 생산 확대
- 운영 최적화
- 상업적 파트너십 발전
- 단백질 제품의 전체 포트폴리오 출시
Burcon NutraScience (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) a réussi à installer et mettre en service son équipement de traitement des protéines propriétaire dans son établissement de Galesburg, Illinois. L'intégration a été réalisée en seulement 10 jours grâce à la collaboration avec RE ProMan.
L'établissement de Galesburg, un site de transformation alimentaire commercial certifié, a été équipé de nouvelles canalisations, de systèmes électriques et d'équipements propriétaires alignés avec la plateforme technologique principale de Burcon. Ce développement positionne l'entreprise pour:
- Augmenter la production
- Optimiser les opérations
- Faire avancer les partenariats commerciaux
- Lancer son portefeuille complet de produits protéinés
Burcon NutraScience (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) hat erfolgreich die Installation und Inbetriebnahme seiner proprietären Proteinverarbeitungsanlagen in seiner Einrichtung in Galesburg, Illinois, abgeschlossen. Die Integration wurde in nur 10 Tagen durch die Zusammenarbeit mit RE ProMan erreicht.
Die Einrichtung in Galesburg, ein zertifizierter kommerzieller Lebensmittelverarbeitungsstandort, wurde mit neuen Rohrleitungen, elektrischen Systemen und proprietären Geräten ausgestattet, die mit Burcons zentraler Protein-Technologieplattform übereinstimmen. Diese Entwicklung positioniert das Unternehmen, um:
- Die Produktion zu skalieren
- Die Abläufe zu optimieren
- Kommerzielle Partnerschaften voranzutreiben
- Sein gesamtes Portfolio an Proteinprodukten zu launchen
- Successfully commissioned proprietary protein processing equipment
- Rapid 10-day installation timeline demonstrates operational efficiency
- Facility ready for immediate scale-up and commercialization
- None.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 1, 2025) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to announce that it has successfully installed and commissioned equipment for its proprietary process at the Galesburg facility.
"In just 10 days, our team-working alongside our valued partner RE ProMan LLC-successfully installed and commissioned our proprietary unit processes at the Galesburg facility," said Kip Underwood, Burcon's chief executive officer. "A huge thank you to our dedicated team for their precision, agility, and execution excellence. This achievement marks a new chapter for Burcon as we move with speed and urgency to bring best-in-class protein solutions to market."
Located in Galesburg, Illinois, the facility is a certified commercial food processing site equipped with capabilities aligned with Burcon's core protein technology platform. Following the acquisition, Burcon rapidly integrated its protein technologies at the facility, streamlining process layout and design, installing new piping and electrical systems, and implementing proprietary equipment. With the initial equipment commissioned, Burcon is poised to scale up production, optimize operations, and advance commercial partnerships. The facility is intended to serve as a key hub for commercialization, enabling the Company to launch its entire portfolio of industry-leading protein products.
Prospective customers seeking product samples and information are encouraged to contact Benoit Keppenne at bkeppenne@burcon.ca.
About Burcon NutraScience Corporation
Burcon is a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages. Our proteins exhibit superior functionality, taste and nutrition, making them ideal ingredients for food formulators. With over two decades of experience, Burcon has amassed an extensive patent portfolio covering its novel plant-based proteins derived from pea, canola, soy, hemp and sunflower seeds, among other plant sources. Burcon is committed to delivering next-generation, best-in-class protein solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly expanding plant-based market. Supporting the growing trend towards a plant-based diet, Burcon offers sustainable protein ingredients that we believe are better for you and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.burcon.ca.
Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement
The TSX has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy of the content of the information contained herein. This press release contains forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements or forward-looking information involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performances, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements or forward-looking information can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "aim", "intend," "plan," "goal," "project," "estimate," "expect," "believe," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "could," "will" and similar references to future periods. All statements included in this release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Burcon's plans and expectations include the implementation of our business model and growth strategies; trends and competition in our industry our future business development, financial condition and results of operations and our ability to obtain financing cost-effectively; potential changes of government regulations, and other risks and factors detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by Burcon with securities regulators and stock exchanges, including in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Burcon's annual information form for the year ended March 31, 2024 and its other public filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking statements or information. Any forward-looking statement or information speaks only as of the date on which it was made, and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Burcon disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Burcon believes the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and, accordingly, investors should not rely on such statements.
Industry and Investor Contact
Paul Lam
Director, Investor Relations and Communications
Burcon NutraScience Corporation
490 - 999 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1K5
Tel (604) 733-0896, Toll-free (888) 408-7960
plam@burcon.ca www.burcon.ca
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