Amlan International Continues APEC Region Expansion by Kim Huang Appointed Regional Technical Services Manager

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Amlan International, a leader in natural feed additives, has appointed Dr. Kim Huang as regional technical services manager for the Asia Pacific (APEC) region. His role is crucial in supporting the growing Southeast Asia poultry market, expected to represent one-third of global production by 2023. Increasing input costs emphasize the need for better feed conversion and animal health, making Amlan's solutions vital for profitability. Dr. Huang brings over 30 years of experience, aiming to enhance customer service and productivity in the region.

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• Appointment of Dr. Kim Huang as regional technical services manager to expand APEC operations.
• Increasing demand for natural, antibiotic-free animal protein bolsters Amlan's market positioning.
• Focus on improving feed conversion rates aligns with rising input costs for producers.

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CHICAGO, Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amlan International, a global leader in natural, mineral-based feed additives for poultry and livestock, has broadened their technical capabilities in the Asia Pacific (APEC) region with the appointment of Dr. Kim Huang as regional technical services manager.

Kim will play an important role in expanding the APEC team that will serve the growing Southeast Asia market where poultry production is expected to account for one-third of global production by 2023. Kim will use his wide-ranging nutrition, poultry and feed-additive experience to help animal protein producers in the APEC region successfully incorporate Amlan’s novel mineral-based feed additives to maintain animal health, improve feed efficiency and achieve their production and business goals.

Input costs for producers are increasing, making improved feed conversion rates and healthy animals even more important for profitability. As regional technical services manager, Kim will be a key technical resource and deliver superior service to ensure long-term customer value and productivity. Kim will work to expand the service experiences for Amlan customers by providing them with mineral-based solutions that can help improve production efficiencies and profitability.

“Kim’s extensive technical service experience in the APEC region will provide our customers with valuable knowledge and expertise on the benefits of incorporating our novel mineral-based feed additives into their poultry and livestock operations,” says Fred Kao, Vice President of Global Sales, Amlan International. “We are extremely excited to welcome Kim to the team and look forward to the opportunities he will bring to Amlan and our customers.”

Kim has been involved in the animal nutrition industry for more than 30 years, including most recently as a nutritional consultant for poultry businesses. Previously, he was a technical and commercial director for the Asia Pacific for a global feed and nutrition technology company subsidiary, and a nutritional services manager for the Asia Pacific for a global poultry breeding company.

“Consumer demands for natural, antibiotic-free animal protein are growing around the world,” says Dan Jaffee, President and CEO, Oil-Dri Corporation of America. Jaffee is also President and General Manager of Amlan. “Kim joining our team of knowledgeable industry professionals will help strengthen our APEC operations and help our customers meet the evolving consumer demands for high-quality, natural animal protein.”

Kim is a graduate of South China Agricultural University, with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agricultural science. He earned a PhD from The University of Queensland specializing in the amino acid nutrition of broiler chickens.

Company Information

Amlan is the animal health business of Oil-Dri Corporation of America, leading global manufacturer and marketer of sorbent minerals. Oil-Dri leverages over 80 years of expertise in mineral science to selectively mine and process their unique mineral for consumer and business-to-business markets. Oil-Dri Corporation of America doing business as “Amlan International” is a publicly traded stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ODC). Amlan International sells feed additives across the world. Product availability may vary by country, associated claims do not constitute medical claims and may differ based on government requirements.

Reagan Culbertson
Media Contact
press@amlan.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of Dr. Kim Huang's appointment at Amlan International?

Dr. Kim Huang's appointment as regional technical services manager is essential for expanding Amlan's capabilities in the APEC region, especially as poultry production grows.

How does Amlan International plan to address the rising input costs for producers?

Amlan International aims to improve feed conversion rates and animal health through its mineral-based feed additives to help producers maintain profitability.

What market trends is Amlan International responding to with its new appointment?

Amlan is responding to the growing consumer demand for natural, antibiotic-free animal protein and the increasing poultry production in Southeast Asia.

How does the APEC region impact Amlan International's business strategy?

The APEC region is critical for Amlan as poultry production is expected to account for one-third of global production by 2023, necessitating enhanced technical support and resources.