Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Denmark has joined Kalundborg Symbiosis as a new member, in line with the association's strategy to expand and strengthen the partnership. Kalundborg Symbiosis now counts no fewer than fifteen companies, both private and public, all committed to working together to make the best use of resources.
"We are delighted to welcome Boehringer Ingelheim to Kalundborg Symbiosis. We look forward to working with such a strong partner to continue to develop and strengthen the circular approach to production in Kalundborg", says Michael Hallgren, Production Director, Novo Nordisk Kalundborg and Chairman of the Kalundborg Symbiosis and continues, " Boehringer Ingelheim is centrally located in Kalundborg's industrial area and has a highly certified production, so their commitment is a great asset to the partnership. We look forward to exploring the potential for new symbiosis projects with the current partners."
Boehringer Ingelheim is a global, research-driven, family-owned pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing human and animal health. Since 1991, the company has had a production facility in Kalundborg, where it manufactures a range of feed supplement products, including the renowned calcium supplement Bovikalc for dairy cows. From here it is exported worldwide and globally Boehringer Ingelheim is the largest supplier of calcium supplements for cows. There are 35 employees in production, warehousing and administration.
"At Boehringer Ingelheim, we are very pleased to be part of Kalundborg Symbiosis. It feels right to engage in the partnership as it aligns with our goals and ambitions for more sustainability in production. It makes sense to be part of this progressive local network, which offers the opportunity to share and recycle resources, because in this way we can all reduce both costs and waste. It is also attractive for us to become more visible in the local area within the framework of the green transition, " says Ole Jørgensen, Site Director, Boehringer Ingelheim Health Denmark, Kalundborg.
