Actus Nutrition has significantly boosted its annual whey powder production capacity at the Fond du Lac plant in Wisconsin by an impressive 40 million pounds thanks to a substantial expansion project.
This initiative involves the implementation of advanced robotics and automation, along with enhancements to drying processes, liquid management, and carbohydrate processing systems. According to the company, this investment aims to enhance manufacturing efficiency and facilitate further development in dairy nutrition ingredients.
Over 100 contractors collaborated closely with Actus Nutrition’s workforce and project partners during this expansion. The company also anticipates that this investment will generate numerous full-time positions and provide additional career advancement opportunities for current employees.
The Fond du Lac facility, which has been operational since 1918, is acknowledged by Actus Nutrition as the largest manufacturing site for whey protein isolate in North America. It specializes in producing whey protein concentrates, isolates, hydrolysates, sweet whey powder, and various specialty ingredients like lactoferrin.
David Lenzmeier, the CEO of Actus Nutrition, remarked that the integration of automation with infrastructure enhancements would not only expand capacity but also lead to a more scalable manufacturing operation.
Established in 1945, Actus Nutrition specializes in creating nutritional ingredients tailored for the health and wellness sector and offers co-manufacturing solutions for consumer brands. Additionally, the company supplies components for the pet food and livestock feed industries.
