Malchin
The laying of foundation stone ceremony for the pectin plant in Malchin took place at October 2000.
The plant was constructed on 22 October 2001 and production started in January 2002.
With standardized pectin being manufactured of lemon zest this final
stage configuration
facility is one of the most modern plants in the world. Approximately 115 employees work here, guaranteeing a continuous workflow on a
24 ⁄ 7 basis.
Long−term contracts with the neighboring biomass combined heat and powering station ensure Cargill Malchin is provided with the utility steam.
Location history
- 2000 Laying of foundation stone ceremony
- 2001 Final mechanical completion
- 2002 Plant starts processing
- 2005 Transition to Cargill
- 2006-2009Various optimizations of process
- 2008Certification in ISO 9001:2000
Products
Pectin is a thickening and stabilizing agent for the food industry. Pectin can be found in the structure of high plants cells with high pectin content such as citrus fruits, apples and sugar cane.
The best−known example of classic application is in fruit preparations such as jam or marmalade.
Other pectin applications areas are:
- Fruit juices
- Yoghurts ⁄ soy−drinks
- Non−gelatin and foam products
- Fillings for soft cakes
Our products are delivered worldwide, at the present we supply about 50 countries in Europe, Africa, Australia, North, Middle and South America and Asia.
Co-Products
All interlinked manufactured rawmaterials are prepared environment-friendly and will be recycled. At this the focus is set to environmental electric power generation on footing with natural rawmaterials.
Corporate responsibility
In Malchin area follwing projects and causes fostered:
- Youth Fire Brigade Malchin
- regular collaboration
- Financing of camps
- Purchasing of special outfits
- Our plant is marked by the Government of Mecklenburg Vorpommern as a special sponsor of Fire Brigades
- Youth Section Canoe Club Malchin
- financial support for youth activities and materials
- AWO (Charity organisation)
- is supported through small donations and tutoring for children from low income groups
- Malchiner Tafel (free food distribution)
- small donations and support in the construction of a gymn
- Grammar (secondary) school Malchin
- Work experience of pupils
- Video documentation of apprenticeships at the plant Malchin
- Police post Malchin
- Support of preventive activities. Books and CDs for use by the police at day care centres and schools.
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