Key facts
- Cargill's Engerwitzdorf, Austria, facility expansion increases micronutrition solution production capacity by 50%.
- The upgraded facility can produce up to 30,000 metric tons of feed solutions annually.
- The expansion supports Cargill's Micronutrition & Health Solutions business, launched in 2024.
- The site now has eight silos, up from two, and utilizes extensive automation.
- The facility operates on 100% renewable energy, with 70% from hydropower and 30% from solar.
Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health has expanded its Engerwitzdorf, Austria, facility, increasing its micronutrition solution production capacity by 50%. The upgraded site will produce up to 30,000 metric tons of feed solutions annually, supporting the company's rapidly growing Micronutrition & Health Solutions business, which was launched in 2024.
The facility now features eight silos, an increase from the original two, and incorporates extensive technological upgrades focused on automation, safety, and environmental responsibility. Approximately 90% of operations, including picking, mixing, and loading, are automated. An on-site laboratory performs over 25,000 analyses annually to ensure the quality of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Cargill stated that the expansion allows for safer operations, increased efficiency, and more sustainable production. The site operates on 100% renewable energy, with 70% of daily operations powered by hydropower and 30% by solar energy. A biomass heating system utilizes locally sourced wood chips.
Last year, Cargill acquired feed mills in Denver, Colorado, and Kansas City, Missouri, to strengthen its US animal nutrition presence. The company is also working with farmers on carbon sequestration and other initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.