Balchem, a global manufacturer of specialty ingredients for human nutrition and health, has partnered with Stauber Performance Ingredients, making the latter the preferred distributor in the U.S. and Canada for Balchem’s Albion Minerals, OptiMSM, VitaCholine, and VitaShure brands.
 
With the new ingredients, Stauber’s portfolio will assist specific customer segments in consolidating their buying processes and address potential R&D and production challenges. With a network of strategically located warehouses, Stauber’s infrastructure and technological capabilities will complement Balchem’s global presence, which includes 22 manufacturing facilities, seven technology centers, and seven regional offices. The partnership will be “pivotal” in further imporving reach and operational efficiency in the U.S. and Canada, the company reports.
 
“As our relationship with Balchem continues to grow, we are honored to be chosen as the Preferred Supplier for the USA and Canada for Albion Minerals, OptiMSM, VitaCholine and VitaShure. Our partnership with the company has deepened over the years, guided by our shared commitment to quality products and excellent service. We’re looking forward to continuing to strengthen our close alliance with Balchem to successfully support our joint customers and the nutrition industry,” said Patrick Hawkins, CEO at Stauber’s parent company, Hawkins.
 
“Following a recent series of acquisitions, including Bergstrom with OptiMSM®, we have consolidated our network and decided to appoint Stauber as our preferred supplier in the USA and Canada. Stauber’s outstanding knowledge of our product offering and our customers’ satisfaction led us to upgrade the partnership, helping us in our commitment to deliver business continuity and customer success. This renewed alliance will also enable us to meet the increasing market demand for Balchem’s solutions,” said Frédéric Boned, senior VP and general manager of human nutrition and health at Balchem.