This operation represents a decisive step in the Kersia strategic plan to position itself as a world leader in animal biosafety. With this acquisition, Kersia not only doubles its activity in the pig and poultry sectors, but also positions itself in the global top 3 of hygiene and disinfection in the agricultural field. This new unit contributes a business volume of 55 million euros and a solid network in more than 50 countries, including United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, China, Mexico, Brazil and Australia.
The operation also allows Kersia to reinforce its industrial presence in North America. To its facilities in Saratoga Springs (New York) two new plants of the Division of Cleansing and Disinfectants of Neogen® are now added: one in Memphis, Tennessee and the other in Turlock, California.
Sébastien Bossard, general director of Kersia, expressed his enthusiasm for this acquisition, highlighting the synergies and strategic complementarity that it contributes to the company: “We are proud that Neogen®, a first -class global actor, has deposited your confidence in us. This acquisition marks a milestone in our development and approaches us significantly to our goal of being the world leading platform dedicated to food security, from farm to the table.”
-For his part, John Ant, Executive Director of Neogen®, said: “The sale of our cleaning and disinfectant business reinforces the Neogen approach in the diagnosis of food security and in the consolidation of our leadership, in what we consider an attractive final market with long -term opportunities”.
This acquisition, Kersia’s thirteenth in the last nine years, is subject to the approval of the corresponding combinations control authorities.
April 22, 2025 | Kersia
