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supporting farm economies and resource efficiency. In renewable fuels, we are at the heart of the biofuel supply chain, furnishing ethanol that enables cleaner gasoline and feedstocks for other green fuels like renewable diesel. We are a reliable, forward-thinking partner to fuel companies aiming to meet emissions goals, backed by our improvements in carbon intensity and distribution infrastructure.”
Continuing the diversification that transformed the company from a pureplay fuel ethanol producer to a major player across multiple industries and sectors, Alto recently acquired Kodiak Carbonic LLC. Bryon clarifies the motivation behind the move and highlights the benefits it has brought the company:“ Our Oregon plant produces over 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually as a fermentation byproduct of ethanol production. Prior to this acquisition, the carbon dioxide was captured and sold by Kodiak Carbonic
( under contract with an industrial gas distributor), meaning we missed out on that incremental value. By acquiring Kodiak, we were able to vertically integrate the carbon dioxide capture process and convert waste gas into a profit center. Acquiring Kodiak expands our premium ingredients portfolio, adding beverage-grade carbon dioxide alongside alcohols and feed co-products. Carbon dioxide is used in carbonated beverages, food processing( flash freezing, modified atmosphere packaging), and industrial cooling, opening new markets for us in the food and beverage and industrial sectors.”
The acquisition reflects the broader strategic approach to efficiency that encapsulates several other actions, as Bryon outlines:“ In addition to the Kodiak acquisition, we implemented significant cost-saving measures, which we expect to yield approximately $ 8 million in annual savings. These actions are part of a broader
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