Alltech moved into the heartland of America this week with the opening of the animal health and nutrition company’s newest location in Ames, Iowa.

From left to right, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds, Alltech Director of North America Dr. Mark Lyons, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Alltech President and Founder Dr. Pearse Lyons did the ribbon cutting honors to open the company’s 16th office in North America on Wednesday.

Governor Branstad said he was pleased to welcome Alltech to Iowa. “Alltech has consistently demonstrated a commitment to quality in all facets of their business and I believe they will thrive in Iowa where they will have access to a superior workforce and provide valuable resources to Iowa’s agriculture and livestock industry.”

The new Alltech facility will support sales in Iowa, offer a local support site for its growing customer base and help the company to develop a closer partnership with Iowa State University.