December 1, 2010 (St. Louis, MO USA) Stratum Nutrition, a Novus International business, announces today that its parent company has acquired a significant interest in ESM Technologies, LLC of Carthage, MO. ESM Technologies now becomes a “joint venture” between its previous owners and Stratum’s parent. ESM will continue to be run by current management. Previously, Stratum Nutrition and ESM had been working together under a strategic alliance termed a “Technology Partnership”.
This investment allows ESM Technologies and Stratum Nutrition to accelerate growth
opportunities internationally and in food and beverage applications for NEM®, ESC® and other ingredient technologies. The companies will continue to work collaboratively to advance the science behind ESM’s unique ingredients. “We are excited to have Novus as part of the ownership structure and to strengthen our relationship with Stratum Nutrition. I feel confident both ESM Technologies and Stratum Nutrition will be able to accelerate achievement of our business objectives as a result of this new arrangement,” said Micah Osborne, President, ESM Technologies.
Together, ESM and Stratum will capitalize on the strengths of both companies to accelerate new product development and global sales of their combined product portfolio to manufacturers and marketers of supplements, foods, and beverages.
For further information on Stratum Nutrition and ESM Technologies contact
Heather.Thompson@StratumNutrition.com.
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About Stratum Nutrition
Stratum Nutrition is improving the quality of life through food and supplement innovation. Stratum Nutrition, a Novus International Business, focuses on nutrition through functional and specialty ingredients for manufacturers and marketers of foods, beverages and dietary supplements. Stratum leverages the Novus core competencies in nutritional research and innovation as well as the corporate commitment to protecting the environment by considering economic, environmental and social factors to ensure that its ingredients offer safe, efficient and sustainable health solutions. Stratum offers a portfolio of branded, value-added ingredients
that are progressive, safe and reliable. These ingredients are based on consumer need, supported by science and the backing of a trusted multinational company. To learn more about Stratum Nutrition, please visit www.StratumNutrition.com or contact
Heather.Thompson@StratumNutrition.com .
About ESM Technologies, LLC
ESM Technologies is the leading supplier of eggshell calcium and eggshell membrane wellness ingredients. Located in Carthage, Missouri, the company researches, develops and manufactures high-quality branded ingredients from a traceable and sustainable supply of USDA-inspected facilities. ESM’s chemical-free, patented process has allowed the introduction of innovative and unique ingredients to the marketplace: NEM®, a natural eggshell membrane ingredient for joint health, and ESC®, an eggshell calcium ingredient for bone health. For more information on ESM Technologies, please visit www.ESMingredients.com or call 866.804.8034