Semex has opened its newly expanded Génbank-Semex Hungary facilities in Mezőhegyes, Hungary, meeting the company’s increased sire housing, semen collection, processing and distribution needs.
The company’s belief that the best genetics are where you find them has netted impressive results, including the world’s genomic superstar and the Hungarian facility’s most famous resident, 0200HO07450 Amighetti Numero Uno.
The new facility increases housing and collection capacity from 140 to 200 bulls, while also ensuring all European bulls are cared for in facilities that are governed by the company’s stringent Gold Standard requirements for housing, collection, processing and distribution.
“The expanded Hungarian facility solidifies (our) position worldwide,” says Chief Operating Officer Robert McRae. “These bulls are all European Union eligible and offer us an enviable biosecurity advantage. And, as we’re genomic testing more and more European young sires and growing our Genomax lineup, this new, state-of- the-art facility is increasingly important.”
Held in conjunction with Hungary facilities' 25th anniversary, this grand opening was a remarkable celebration with more than 400 people in attendance. In operation since December 1989, the facility is the largest semen distributor in Hungary, and received the award as the country's No. 1 Cattle Breeding Co. on the 2014 Golden List.
“We’re extremely proud of our people in Hungary,” says CEO Paul Larmer. “They are committed and dedicated to growing (our) global footprint and are truly living our corporate vision to ‘Demand the best … Of ourselves, our company and what we do for our customers.’” PD
—From Semex news release
