09/04/2018: EW Nutrition and ICON form a strategic partnership

EW Nutrition acquires 51 percent of the shares in ICON 

EW Nutrition has concluded an agreement to acquire 51 percent of the shares in ICON, a company specialised in feed solutions for the Turkish livestock market. The transaction was signed on March 29, 2018. The company will be renamed EW ICON. 

Image credit: EW Nutrition

 ICON has grown quickly in the Turkish feed industry due to its service oriented business model. ICON will keep focusing on further developing its current product line and established long term supplier relationships. EW Nutrition's commitment to the Turkish market combined with ICON's strength will reinforce customer service.

Ziya Pazarbaşilar, Managing Director of ICON said, "The strategic alliance between EW Nutrition and ICON comprises huge opportunities for the next level of growth. Sustainable success has been always one of our guidelines in this agile market. We are quite happy and optimistic that EW Nutrition's strong commitment into R&D and technical service will benefit our clients."

Michael Gerrits, Managing Director EW Nutrition said, "Turkey is one of our strategic markets. The partnership with ICON will accelerate our business, especially our activities assisting our clients in reducing the use of antibiotics. The ICON team is well established in the market and has shown its customer oriented results the last years. Its solid supplier portfolio constitutes a strong basis for continued growth."

Visit the EW Nutrition website, HERE.

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