Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc

Employee Size

501-1,000

Organization Type

Public Company

Headquarters

Akron, OH

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America is the wholly owned North American subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co., whose U.S. story began with a New York office in 1917. The company is known for applying more than a century of fermentation and amino-acid research to help businesses develop science-backed nutrition and health solutions. Its Raleigh campus recently invested $2.1 million in a renovated quality-control laboratory to support pharmaceutical-grade amino-acid production.

• MTC IndustriesEstablished in New York in 1994, MTC Industries is known for pioneering nutraceutical ingredients and supporting the manufacturers who bring health-focused products to market. Its 5,000-square-foot laboratory provides in-house quality control, while warehouses in New York and California support just-in-time supply.HAUPPAUGE, NY
• Nutramax Laboratories, IncFounded in 1992, Nutramax Laboratories researches, develops, and manufactures science-backed supplements for people and their pets from its facilities in Lancaster, South Carolina. The company stands out for keeping research, manufacturing, and rigorous quality control under its own roof, with more than 80 quality checks and more than 125 quality experts supporting its products. Its faith-centered culture also shapes a strong tradition of community service through the 4:10 Initiative.EDGEWOOD, MD
• Gemini PharmaceuticalsFamily-owned Gemini Pharmaceuticals has been building health and wellness products for more than 40 years from its facility in Commack, New York. Known for “Bringing Pharma Into Nutrition,” the company works with brands on dietary supplement development and contract manufacturing, with an on-site ISO 17025-accredited laboratory supporting its quality systems.COMMACK, NY
• Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma ServicesWith more than 40 years in small-molecule manufacturing, Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services develops and produces pharmaceutical APIs and intermediates for drug companies worldwide. Its CDMO capabilities span the path from preclinical work through commercialization, while on-site analytical laboratories characterize molecules and support quality testing throughout their life cycle. Through Forge Biologics, a member of Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services, the company also provides AAV and plasmid manufacturing from preclinical through commercial stages.COLUMBUS, OH