Des Moines, June 8, 2006: Hypor USA today announces that Hypor Canada customers, Optimum Genetics LP controlled by Agri-Marché Inc and Mario Côté Inc., and Big Sky Farms Inc., have agreed to increase production to provide F1 females for the American market.
“The formation of the Hypor USA dealership was announced earlier this year,” says Hypor Inc. President, Dave Libertini. “Within a few short months we have two of Canada’s largest pork production systems set to meet the anticipated strong demand by American producers for Hypor genetics.”
Shareholders of Optimum Genetics LP of Ontario and Big Sky Farms Inc, Saskatchewan’s largest pork production system have long been associated with Hypor Canada and heartily endorse Hypor products: more than 100,000 sows in their combined systems are a product of Hypor genetics.
Paul Gaudreau, Vice President, Optimum Genetics LP says “Hypor’s ability to provide genetics that met our needs has been integral to our growth and expansion”. CEO of Big Sky Farms Inc, Florian Possberg maintains “the quality of the genetics is superior to anything in the industry."
“The decision to expand production by two of Hypor Canada’s key customers is a clear statement of their confidence that American producers will soon buy into the benefits of the Hypor program,” says Gerjan van Alst, Manager Americas, Hypor.
Hypor is one of the world's leading suppliers of swine genetics. Hypor is committed to providing superior genetics, which support profitability in the pork meat value chain.
With its head office located in Regina, Saskatchewan Canada, the company has strategically located breeding centers in North America, Europe and Asia.
Hypor USA is a recognized and experienced distributor and supplier to the American swine industry. The company is dedicated to offering US producers a diverse portfolio of products to strengthen their competitive edge in the national pork production chain. Based in Olivia, Minnesota, Hypor USA is strategically situated to easily support the producers in key markets in the American Mid West.
