Protient today announced the closing of their Norfolk, Nebraska processing facility; the closure to be effective immediately. The company is evaluating its strategic opportunities with respect to disposition of the facility, including but not limited to the sale to a party interested in its capabilities as a manufacturing site. The closure will result in the loss of approximately 65 jobs at the site. Employees were informed at a meeting held today 10/2/08.
Protient, Inc. has its headquarters in St. Paul, MN and is a manufacturer and marketer of dairy based ingredients, specializing in dairy proteins. Protient is part of the ABF ingredients group of Associated British Foods.
For further information please contact: Protient, Inc.Todd R. Watson, President and CEO
