Alam Subur now part of IMCD Group

ROTTERDAM,The Netherlands - IMCD Group has fully acquired PT Alam Subur Tirta Kencana, a food ingredients distributor in Jakarta, Indonesia. Eduard Utama, founder of Alam Subur, will head as managing director of IMCD Group’s newest territory, which now includes Alam Subur’s businesses and staff.

“We were delighted with the opportunity to join forces with such a reputable international player like IMCD as it will enable us to grow further,” said Mr Utama. “The market has reacted positively to the change in the transition period and we are excited with the forthcoming opportunities.”

Albert Stevens, vice president Asia for IMCD Group,said, “This is an important step in the realisation of our growth strategy inAsia-Pacific. We are now active in the largest and fastest growing country of Southeast Asia, where we foresee tremendous growth prospects.”

The acquisition will expand IMCD’s business in Southeast Asia. With both warehouses and offices in Jakarta and Surabaya, IMCD Indonesia now supplies nutraceutical and cosmetic ingredients to the market and is a leading distributor for foodand beverage ingredients.