GELITA, one of the world's leading providers of collagens and proteins, invested 10.4 million euros in 2016 in their Eberbach plant for the construction of ultra-modern facilities. Four new washing drums, an extension of the leaf drying capacity, a new robot, and a fully automatic acid dilution plant will help to further optimize production processes from an ecological and economic viewpoint in the future.

In 2016, GELITA invested 10.4 million euros in their Eberbach plant in modern equipment to make production even more efficient. "We are committed to Germany as a production location and particularly to our main plant in Eberbach, which we are continually enhancing with modernization measures. This enables us to improve existing processes to keep up with the market growth, while reducing the environmental impact at the same time", says Dr Franz Josef Konert, CEO of GELITA AG.

Reinforcing the leading position

The four ultra-modern washers in Eberbach, each with a capacity of twelve tons, pre-treat and wash cattle hides. The facilities replaced twelve old machines that were in service for almost 50 years.

With the expansion of the leaf dryer, GELITA is responding to the growing worldwide demand for leaf gelatine in the world market. The facility consists of over 4,000 square meters of stainless steel with a length of 115 meters and a weight of 78 tonnes. "We want to further strengthen our leading position in existing markets and tap into new markets. We are supported in this goal by our ultra-modern facilities", explains Ulrich Braun, Plant Manager at GELITA in Eberbach.

Producing more efficiently

The Eberbach plant has also been working with a new robot since August. The machine stacks filled sacks of gelatine on pallets - and does so considerably more efficiently than its predecessor.

Another acquisition in Eberbach is a fully automated system for the dilution of concentrated sulfuric acid. The dilution process causes a great deal of heat to be released, which strongly heats up the acid. With the new plant, the heat is removed immediately, so the dilute acid can be used directly. This makes it possible to adapt the raw material for the production of gelatine and collagen peptides to the conditions of its processing.

Cutting Edge Solution

Incredible New Use for Protein: Metalworking Cooling & Lubrication

GELITA has developed a functional protein to revolutionize the metalworking industry. GELITA, with its latest invention NOVOTEC® CL 800, facilitates the production of water-miscible synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids with combined advantages that previously seemed incompatible: Cooling power, lubrication performance and skin compatibility.

In the metalworking industry, cooling lubricants are indispensable for protecting work pieces and equipment against abrasive wear and overheating during lathing, drilling, milling or grinding. Conventional cooling lubricants are generally oil-in-water emulsions where the oil is used for lubrication and the water is used for cooling. Unfortunately, the oil does not dissipate any heat - preventing heat from being effectively transported away from the work piece. In addition, during metal processing, an oil mist that is harmful to health can be produced. Disposing of the cooling lubricant is also expensive. And due to the scarcity of oil-based raw materials, they are subject to volatile price increases.

Improved cooling and lubricating with functional proteins

Globally, thousands of tons of metal-processing lubricating concentrates are consumed each year. GELITA researchers have - in cooperation with a well-known automotive part supplier- developed the innovative protein-based liquid concentrate NOVOTEC® CL 800, an ingredient for a new generation of oil-free cooling lubricants.

“Metal working fluids based on this functional protein look like water, perform better than oil and show significantly better cooling than mineral-oil based products as they attract water to the surface rather than rejecting it like oil,” explains Dr. Matthias Reihmann, Head of Global Product Management Photo/Technical. This was demonstrated by abrasion wear tests (so-called Reichert-Test), tapping-torque measurements and surface analysis of machined aluminum pistons under lab conditions.  An additional 15-month field test of a reference guideline formulation confirmed routine performance and aging stability. While developing this reference formulation, GELITA worked together with LANXESS’ Rhein Chemie Additives business unit, an expert in the area of high-performance additives for lubricants.

Improved Surface Quality:

Metal-processing fluids based on NOVOTEC® CL 800 also have an additional advantage: they leave no unwanted residues on work pieces, tools or chips. As such, processed parts can often be used for further production, such as bonding, welding, painting or coating, without the need for further intensive cleaning. Customer experiences show that the consumption of metal working fluids can be reduced by up to 40% with NOVOTEC® CL 800 due to better cooling and wetting behavior of the protein-based fluids. The residual flakes can be collected in almost dry form and re-processed without removing oil mist; reducing costs and increasing production efficiency.

Advantages for humans and machines

Among the first formulators using NOVOTEC® CL800 was Chemische Werke Kluthe GmbH in Germany. Their NOVOTEC® CL800 based product Hakuform A805 is used already by several larger customers in Germany, e.g. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, where the product started in the technical training center in mid-2015. Beside technical improvements like increased lifetime of tools and a broad suitability for different materials (e.g. steel, aluminum and composites) many users reported a notable improved skin tolerance, even compared with full synthetic metalworking fluids. Christian Beck, Head of training center for technical professions. “We have used Hakuform A 805 for milling and turning. It was important for us that the metalworking fluid can be applied for different operations and materials. We process different materials almost every day such as steel, aluminum or composite materials. In addition our focus was on lifetime of tools and skin compatibility. We are very satisfied with the results. Compared to earlier times, where skin irritation was definitely an issue, we could not find a single case of skin intolerance on one of our trainees so far. There are also no odors. In addition, the new cooling lubricant is very stable and needs less maintenance due to its stability.”

Delivering health and technical benefits with collagen proteins

Vitafoods Europe 2016: GELITA (booth J30) presents its latest nutritional research as well as new developments in capsule production

Eberbach, March 2016 – GELITA, the world’s leading manufacturer of collagenous proteins, returns to Vitafoods Europe (Geneva, Switzerland, 10–12 May) to showcase the latest science in Bioactive Collagen Peptide® supplementation. Being the official collagen peptide sponsor of the show and a market-leading contributor to clinical collagen peptide research, the company will highlight its latest findings in the areas of sarcopenia and cellulite treatment during the exhibition. Moreover, GELITA will present the future of soft capsule production with reduced cross-linking characteristics.  

Muscle strength and body toning

As societies age and global demographics change, sarcopenia has evolved into a serious health problem. To fight the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, GELITA has developed specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides® named BODYBALANCETM. A recently published clinical study demonstrated that a combination of resistance exercise and BODYBALANCETM supplementation offers a viable approach to fight and prevent sarcopenia in the elderly. A new just finished study was investigating the effects of BODYBALANCETM intake on body toning and muscle strength in young adults. The initial results are very promising and will be a topic for debate at the GELITA booth.

Cellulite treatment

The positive impact of VERISOL® on skin health is well documented in various clinical trials. Now, a new study shows that these specific collagen peptides also help to restore the normal structure of the dermal and subcutaneous tissue in cellulite-affected body parts. By tackling the causes as opposed to the symptoms, VERISOL® collagen peptides pave the way for a new therapeutic strategy to treat cellulite. Nutritional experts will be on stand to discuss the growing opportunities for collagen peptide supplementation in beauty- and health-related applications.

Advanced capsule technology

To further increase the application range of soft gelatine capsules, GELITA highlights GELITA® RXL ADVANCED at this year’s Vitafoods. Providing decreased cross-linking and reduced drying times, the pharmaceutical gelatine guarantees reliable fill release and more efficient capsule production. Protected by US and other international patents, this gelatine grade improves dissolution and capsule shelf-life and provides significant benefits for the development of OTC products with faster fill release characteristics, even at high humidity and very warm temperatures.

Experts on stage

GELITA’s leadership in the field of collagenous proteins is reflected in the official Vitafoods programme, which will feature two presentations from GELITA experts:

• Wednesday, 11 May, 2.35 pm: Dr Holger Beck, Technical Product Manager Pharma at GELITA, will discuss GELITA® RXL Gelatine and its potential for reduced cross-linking, increased fill release performance and improved shelf-life at the Exhibitor Presentation Theatre.
• Wednesday, 11 May, 4.15 pm: Experience how supplementation with BODYBALANCE™ Bioactive Collagen Peptides® counteracts the onset of sarcopenia at the interactive hour on the Vitafoods Central Stage.

(Anaheim, CA - March 8, 2017) -- GELITA is making an impressive return to the 2017 Engredea Trade Show in Anaheim, California from March 10-12. The German-based worldwide leader in gelatine and collagen peptide research and production puts Science on Your Side through a robust body of scientific evidence.

Diverse Delivery Systems AND Active Ingredients

In addition to featuring GELITA’s optimized and tailor-made gelatines for the world’s most popular delivery systems like gummies and hard- and soft-capsules, GELITA is showcasing its latest innovations and scientific research in collagen peptide development. “Bioactive Collagen Peptides^® have considerable stimulation effects on the body’s collagen metabolism,” says company spokeswoman Lara Niemann. “Our commitment to extensive clinical research, optimized production processes and technical know-how puts GELITA far above the competition.”

Collagen: The Body’s Protein

Although not a new discovery, the human body’s protein is comprised of about 30 per cent collagen – making collagen the most abundant protein in humans. This is exciting because of the advances in collagen peptide research as it relates to human physiology and the body’s collagen metabolism. Recent research studying GELITA’s Bioactive Collagen Peptides^® offer promise through collagen peptide supplementation with significant impact on musculoskeletal and skin health. In particular, the specific collagen peptides from GELITA are studied and proven to be useful in serious health issues related to aging, such as protein malnutrition (BODYBALANCE^®), joint or bone problems (FORTIGEL^® and FORTIBONE^®) and loss of skin vitality (VERISOL^®). With their special nutritional and technological properties, these pure proteins are enjoying increasing popularity in the food and dietary supplements market — and not just because they can easily be incorporated into diverse supplement and food applications.

As they are hydrolyzed to a certain extent, they can be readily absorbed by the body and are easily digestible as well as highly bioavailable. They are free from fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, gluten and do not contain purines. Collagen peptides are non-allergenic and are perfectly suited for the development of clean label products. The bioactive collagen peptides can be used to develop innovative products such as beverages and shakes, bars, gels, powders, gummies and diverse fortified foods – all contributing to healthy nutrition. And, these versatile collagen ingredients can bridge the gap between product categories such as food and cosmetics or food and pharma.

Put GELITA’s Science on YOUR Side

Stop by Booth #652 at Engredea to take an interactive quiz testing your knowledge of all things collagen. Visit with our experts to explore how GELITA puts Science on Your Side through its portfolio of branded and scientifically studied gelatines and collagen peptides, including GELITA^® RXL, VERISOL^®, BODYBALANCE^® and more!

Vitafoods Europe 2017: GELITA (booth I20) broadens the scientific foundations of collagen peptide supplementation and brings capsule fill release to a new level

Eberbach, April 2017– At this year’s Vitafoods Europe (Geneva, Switzerland, 9–11 May), the world’s leading manufacturer of collagen proteins, GELITA, will be showcasing the most up-to-date scientific evidence in collagen peptide research. With new high quality study results being available in the fields of mobility, body toning, beauty from within and wound healing, GELITA strengthens its position as a preferred partner for the development of innovative supplements and functional food products with proven efficacy. At the show, the company will also present RXL R², a gelatine for soft capsules with revolutionary fast fill release performance.

With their special nutritional and technological properties, Bioactive Collagen Peptides^® are enjoying increasing popularity in the food and dietary supplements market. At Vitafoods, GELITA’s nutritional experts will inform visitors about several new scientific studies, for example with regards to mobility. New research on knee pain reduction in athletes and osteoporosis prevention in postmenopausal women has once again underlined the effectiveness of FORTIGEL^® and FORTIBONE^®. By stimulating the body’s own cells to strengthen the structure of joints and bones, these specific collagen peptides operate from within and help people to stay active and mobile at every life stage.

Protein supplementation is of special interest for active men and women who work out in the gym. A recent study with GELITA’s BODYBALANCE^® revealed a significant increase in fat-free body mass after resistance exercise and BODYBALANCE^® supplementation compared to placebo. Furthermore, collagen peptide treatment led to significant fat mass reduction, whereas muscle strength and waist circumference improved after intake.

Novel fields of application for VERISOL^®

In recent years, a series of clinical studies have shown that supplementation with VERISOL^® collagen peptides leads to long-term improvements in skin health. Now, the first ever clinical trial has investigated the efficacy of VERISOL^® supplementation on nail growth and brittle nail syndrome. This study showed that supplementation led to clear improvements, and 8 out of 10 participants were satisfied with the performance of the treatment.

By influencing collagen metabolism directly from the inside, VERISOL^® gives the skin its firm structure and is essential for skin elasticity and resistance. That it can also improve the wound healing process after surgery has now been shown in novel research. Patients treated with VERISOL^® clearly showed better wound healing results than the placebo group.

Taking fill release rates to a new level

Besides collagen peptides, GELITA offers various grades of pharmaceutical gelatine. At Vitafoods, the company’s Pharmaceutical Competence Team will present its latest development: GELITA^® RXL R², a product that takes the reduced cross-linking concept provided by GELITA^® RXL one step further and brings revolutionary release (R²) performance to the market (3 times faster fill release compared to standard gelatine). Trials clearly show that even under demanding storage conditions (6 months at 40C° and 75% r.h.), capsules with GELITA^® RXL R² offer an identical fill release profile to fresh capsules.

Experts on stage

GELITA’s leadership in the field of collagen proteins is reflected in the official Vitafoods programme, which will feature two presentations from GELITA experts:

• Tuesday, 9 May, 12.15 pm in the Exhibitor Presentation Theatre: Dr Holger Beck, Technical Product Manager Pharma at GELITA, will discuss GELITA^® RXL R² Gelatine and its revolutionary fast fill release performance, improved shelf-life and potential for reduced cross-linking.
• Wednesday, 10 May, 1.00 pm at the R&D Forum: Dr Steffen Oesser, Director of the Collagen Research Institute (CRI) will talk about Bioactive Collagen Peptides^® in sports nutrition and their impact on muscles, tendons and bones.

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News KTIV.com: The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors gave the official go-ahead for their new plant that they announced in November.

The facility near Sergeant Bluff will make collagen peptides.

The $22-million project will create 21 new jobs.

"It's important because it brings a lot of high paying jobs to our area," said Matthew Ung, chairman of the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors. "Typically when you think about jobs you might think about retail or different things like that. But you know the high paying jobs is really what increases the standard of living. So we're proud of that."

The added employees are in addition to the existing workforce of 250 people. 

The new facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.

http://www.ktiv.com/story/35388786/2017/05/Tuesday/county-gives-the-go-ahead-for-the-gelita-usa-expansion

Shanghai, June 2017 – At this year’s HNC (Shanghai, June 20 – 22), the world’s leading manufacturer of collagen proteins, GELITA, will be showcasing the most up-to-date scientific evidence in collagen peptide research. With new high quality study results being available in the fields of mobility, body toning and beauty from within, GELITA strengthens its position as a preferred partner for the development of innovative supplements and functional food products with proven efficacy. At the show, the company will also present RXL R², a gelatine for soft capsules with revolutionary fast fill release performance.

With their special nutritional and technological properties, Bioactive Collagen Peptides^® are enjoying increasing popularity in the food and dietary supplements market.At HNC, GELITA’s nutritional experts will inform visitors about several new scientific studies, for example with regards to mobility. New research on knee pain reduction in athletes and osteoporosis prevention in postmenopausal women has once again underlined the effectiveness of FORTIGEL^® and FORTIBONE^®. By stimulating the body’s own cells to strengthen the structure of joints and bones, these specific collagen peptides operate from within and help people to stay active and mobile at every life stage.

Protein supplementation is of special interest for active men and women who work out in the gym. A recent study with GELITA’s BODYBALANCE^®revealed a significant increase in fat-free body mass after resistance exercise and BODYBALANCE^® supplementation compared to placebo. Furthermore, collagen peptide treatment led to significant fat mass reduction, whereas muscle strength and waist circumference improved after intake.

In recent years, a series of clinical studies have shown that supplementation with VERISOL^® collagen peptides leads to long-term improvements in skin health. Now, the first ever clinical trial has investigated the efficacy of VERISOL^® supplementation on nail growth and brittle nail syndrome. This study showed that supplementation led to clear improvements, and 8 out of 10 participants were satisfied with the performance of the treatment.

Novel fields of application for VERISOL^®

By influencing collagen metabolism directly from the inside, VERISOL^®gives the skin its firm structure and is essential for skin elasticity and resistance. That it can also improve the wound healing process after surgery has now been shown in novel research. Patients treated with VERISOL^® clearly showed better wound healing results than the placebo group.

Taking fill release rates to a new level

Besides collagen peptides, GELITA offers various grades of pharmaceutical gelatine. At HNC, the company’s Pharmaceutical Competence Team will present its latest development: GELITA^® RXL R², a product that takes the reduced cross-linking concept provided by GELITA^® RXL one step further and brings revolutionary release (R²) performance to the market (3 times faster fill release compared to standard gelatine). Trials clearly show that even under demanding storage conditions (6 months at 40C° and 75% r.h.), capsules with GELITA^® RXL R² offer an identical fill release profile to fresh capsules.

Experts on stage

GELITA’s leadership in the field of collagen proteins is reflected in two seminars provided at HNC, which will feature Bioactive Collagen Peptides^® and Gelatine for gummy candies:

• Beyond beauty, what's hot in Bioactive Collagen Peptide science for clinical nutrition
  Martin Walter, Product Manager, H&N
  13:30-14:30, 20 June, meeting room E6-M35
• Gelatine production & properties and gummy candy process optimization
  Eberhard Dick, Technical Product Manager, Food Research & Business Development
  14:45-16:00, 20 June, meeting room E6-M35

Eberbach, June 26, 2017. GELITA AG, one of the leading manufacturers of collagen proteins, has been welcomed into the select circle of innovation leaders among small to medium-sized companies in Germany. At the award ceremony of the 4th German SME Summit in Essen on June 23rd, the Eberbach company was honored with the TOP 100 seal. In the independent selection process, the concern particularly won over the jury with its excellent innovation processes.

GELITA AG is the global market leader in the production of gelatin and collagen peptides, and a pioneer in the industry that thinks ahead and paves the way. In addition to the continuous improvement of production processes, the focus is on the development of innovative products. At the 4th German Summit SME award ceremony held in the Colosseum Theater in Essen, GELITA AG was named one of the TOP 100 innovation companies for its outstanding innovation processes. Every year, the organizers of TOP 100 determine the hundred most innovative companies on a transparent and scientific basis. They examine how innovation-friendly the structures of the company are and how they use their resources, if a climate is created that enables innovation over the long term, and how successful each individual plant is.

Award for innovation management

In the category "Innovative Processes and Organization", GELITA was ranked among the top 10 at this year's TOP 100 innovation competition. "We are very proud of this prize and will continue to systematically develop innovative ideas to achieve sustainable economic successes", says Dr Alexander Raab, Global Vice President Business Unit Gelatine who accepted the award at the official ceremony together with Michael Teppner, Marketing Manager at GELITA AG. The prize was presented by the mentor of the TOP 100 competition, science journalist and TV presenter Ranga Yogeshwar.

Always on the lookout for good ideas

GELITA fosters a holistic culture of innovation in which every one of the 2,500 employees worldwide can and should contribute their ideas and suggestions. Chief Executive Officer Dr Franz-Josef Konert is aware of the fact that this is especially challenging with 22 plants all over the globe: "Continuous innovation is our driving force and an essential part of our continued success. Excellently structured processes and the incorporation of constructive ideas from all our employees are the foundation for maintaining our leading position."

Competition as an ideal platform

The TOP 100 award is intended to provide established companies with the attention they deserve. Together with the Vienna University of Economics and Business, the most innovative German SMEs are determined annually in three size classes - companies with up to 50 employees, 51 to 250 employees, and more than 250 employees. The experts evaluated a total of 414 applicants in the company comparison. 305 of them reached the final.They had to make an impression in the five categories "Innovation-friendly Senior Management", "Climate of Innovation", "Innovative Processes/Organisation", "Outward looking/Open Innovation" and "Successful Innovations".

GELITA Symposium to explore food solutions off the beaten track

GELITA Food and Health & Nutritional Symposium to provide inspiration for better nutrition and health / Registration now open

GELITA, the world’s leading manufacturer of gelatine and collagen peptides, will host its bi-annual Food and Health & Nutrition Symposium in Heidelberg, Germany, from October 17-18 this year. The global industry meeting will uncover new perspectives, and provide insights into how to match product development to current as well as future consumer demands.

Following the theme “Off the beaten track – inspiration for better food, nutrition and health”, the symposium will allow participants to exchange ideas and experiences in a highly interactive environment. Top level lectures and discussions on diverse areas of expertise, such as molecular genetics of flavor perception, digitalization of food, collagen peptide research and interdisciplinary cooperation, will encourage attendees to evolve the industry’s thinking and explore new avenues. Beyond that, interactive hands-on sessions will provide ample opportunities for creative product design development.

Industry professionals from all over the world are encouraged to join this exceptional symposium, which runs for two half-days. The 300 Euro attendance fee covers hotel accommodation and catering, as well as a special evening event in the picturesque old town of Heidelberg.

For further information and to register, please visit www.gelita-symposium.com or email symposium@gelita.com