Posted by The facility manufactures all the three native cyclodextrins (alpha-, beta- and gamma-CDs).
Guided by WACKER’s global leadership, the Eddyville biotech facility has been at the forefront of cyclodextrin production since it was first built. The cyclodextrin products manufactured by WACKER became known worldwide under the trade names CAVASOL® and CAVAMAX®.
Susanne Leonhartsberger, president of WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS, WACKER’s life sciences division, said: “Eddyville plays a central role within our global network of Biotech and Biopharma sites. From Iowa we supply all our global cyclodextrin customers. It is an important pillar of the BIOSOLUTIONS portfolio and our growth strategy.”
In recognition of the 25th anniversary of WACKER’s production facility in Eddyville, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg, extended their well-wishes: “We congratulate WACKER on 25 years of business in Iowa. We thank the corporation for their dedication in manufacturing cyclodextrin for Iowans and those across the global market. We honor this business and its contribution to the community.”
“WACKER is a valuable member of our innovative industry and the local communities in which it operates,” said Chris Jahn, President & CEO, American Chemistry Council. “This milestone is also a celebration of our industry’s signature performance initiative under Responsible Care, demonstrating WACKER’s commitment to safeguarding human and environmental health as it develops solutions to improve quality of life around the globe.”
Hydrolyzed corn starch, the main processing raw material, is transported several times a day, directly from a nearby corn milling facility. This direct availability offers WACKER ideal conditions for production and gives it a high degree of supply security.
“Successfully reaching our 25-year milestone is the result of hard work and dedication by our team members,” said Steven Hughes, Director of the Eddyville site. “Their tenacity, unwavering commitment to safety, and strong work ethic advances WACKER’s mission of Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions and positively impacts our customers, community, and millions of people who depend on WACKER to deliver sustainable products people use every day without even realizing it.”