TechMix enters Australia market with appointment of Country Vet as distributor
Singapore, 16 June 2011 - TechMix LLC, an innovative manufacturer of quality animal nutrition products, today announced the appointment of Country Vet as its distributor for Australia. TechMix products provide the right nutrition assistance at the right time to improve animal health & performance. The partnership with Country Vet marks TechMix’s first entry into the Australia market. Under the agreement, Country Vet has distribution rights for the TechMix swine product portfolio, which currently includes Blue2, Swine BlueLite 2Bw, Baby Pig Restart, N-Take, and Blue Mist.
David Muysson, Director of International Business at TechMix commented: “TechMix is focusing on expanding exponentially in the Asia Pacific region, and Australia is an important market for us as we continue to invest resources in the region. We have a unique portfolio of products validated by field & university studies and satisfied customers, and together with Country Vet we will bring these exciting swine products to Australia. Country Vet is the ideal partner for TechMix and we trust that their great combination of market experience, established distribution network and technical support will enable us to bring these solutions to the Australian producers.”
“We are honored that TechMix has placed its trust in our capability to develop its business and expand its market reach with this strategic partnership,” said Marnie van Barneveld, Commercial Development Manager of Country Vet. “We are confident that with TechMix’s unique and proven products and our strong market strategy, we will help meet the growing demand for specialty swine nutrition products in Australia.’
“This is a very positive development for us as we start to build up market share for TechMix in Asia Pacific,” said David Saunders, CEO of LinkAsia Partners. “We are delighted to leverage Country Vet’s strong distribution network and professional approach to support TechMix’s growth goals in 2011 and beyond.”
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About TechMix, LLC
Founded in 1983, TechMix specializes in developing nutritional products to meet the needs of animals during challenging times throughout their life cycle. Our scientific formulations help minimize dehydration stress by restoring normal body fluid and electrolyte balance. Each product is field tested by teams of veterinarians and nutritionists to ensure optimal health and performance. TechMix offers a complete line of nutritional specialty products that are specifically designed to help maintain feed intakes and normal fluid-electrolyte balance. The entire TechMix portfolio comprises a combined 70 products for swine, beef, dairy, equine and canine. Based near Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, TechMix is expanding their global presence with subsidiaries in Europe and China, and distribution partners in 12+ countries.
Blue2 – a ready-to-use high density liquid hydration product
Swine BlueLite 2Bw – water soluble electrolyte plus probiotic designed to support gut health and immune system, and improve performance for pigs of all ages
Baby Pig Restart® is a palatable combination of functional proteins, milk fat and highly available energy sources fortified with vitamins, electrolytes, enzymes and microbial cultures. Baby Pig Restart helps improve feed intake thereby preventing losses from starvation and stunting from lack of energy intake from birth through weaning.
N-Take – a unique blend of nutrients designed & proven to increase lactating sow feed intake and production efficiency
BlueMist – a palatable and aromatic attractant that helps pigs get used to new feed sources
Learn more about TechMix by visiting www.techmixglobal.com or contact David Muysson – Director International at DavidMuysson@techmixglobal.com
About Country Vet
Country Vet was founded in 2001 by Australian rural veterinarians in Bendigo in central Victoria and now operates throughout Australia. Supplying products initially to the swine industry, Country Vet has expanded into selling products for other species over the last few years to become one of the largest suppliers of animal health and nutrition products in Australia. Country Vet is well known for their expert advice, excellent service, quality products and efficient delivery direct to customers.
For more information, visit www.countryvet.com.au
For more information on LinkAsia Partners, please visit www.linkasiapartners.com
