Key Takeaways
- Kemin Industries held a foundation-laying ceremony for its new Kuriosity Centre at its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore.
- The US$35 million, four-story facility will span 5,880 square meters with about 9,685 square meters of gross floor area.
- The centre will house more than 140 employees and connect to Kemin’s existing campus by a covered bridge.
- The building will support research, technical work, business operations and customer-facing functions across the region.
- Kemin has served Asia-Pacific for nearly 40 years, with its Singapore presence dating back 33 years.
Kemin Industries Breaks Ground on Singapore Kuriosity Centre
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, has held a foundation-laying ceremony for the Kuriosity Centre, a new flagship facility at its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore. The US$35 million, four-story development marks the next stage of the company’s growth in the region and is designed to bring its regional teams and capabilities into a single site.
A US$35 Million Regional Hub
The facility will span 5,880 square meters, with roughly 9,685 square meters of gross floor area, and accommodate more than 140 employees. A covered bridge will connect it to Kemin’s existing campus, linking research, technical expertise, business operations and customer-facing work in one location. The centre is meant to encourage exchange across the company’s animal nutrition and health and food technology business units.
“I’m thrilled to be establishing the Kuriosity Centre here at our regional headquarters in Singapore, as it demonstrates Kemin’s commitment to our customers, our team, and this region,” said Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Kemin Industries.
Kemin Industries Builds on Its Singapore Legacy
The company has served the region for nearly four decades. Thirty-three years ago, R.W. and Mary Nelson broke ground in Singapore to establish Kemin’s permanent presence there, and the new build extends that history.
“Kemin’s decision to establish its Kuriosity Centre here will reinforce Singapore’s capabilities as a leading hub for innovative feed and food solutions in Asia,” said Lim Wey-Len, Executive Vice President of the Singapore Economic Development Board.
Space for Research and Collaboration
The Kuriosity Centre is built to strengthen collaboration across Kemin’s Asia-Pacific business units, support customer and partner interactions, and create opportunities for innovation and employment in Singapore. The company plans to use the site to develop talent as it continues to grow in the region, adding to a network that already spans markets including Belgium, Brazil, China, India and the United States.
