Galactic

1998: Galactic is the world's second largest producer of lactic acid and lactates, exporting 80% of its production to more than 40 countries. In the same year, Galactic grants its first patent on a revolutionary purification technology for lactic acid. 1999: Capacity doubles to 30.000 tons and the holding company Compagnie du Bois Sauvage decides t... o become a shareholder of Galactic. 2002: B&G, a joint venture with COFCO Biochemical (BBCA Biochemical), is born in China (Bengbu) for the production of L(+) lactic acid with a capacity of 50.000 tons. 2005: Galactic Inc. is created in the United States (Milwaukee). 2007: Galactic and Total Petrochemicals join forces to create Futerro, a joint venture dedicated to the production of poly-lactic acid, a promising biodegradable polymer derived from lactic acid for which Galactic has developed its own innovative technology. 2008: Galactic launches a new production line for calcium lactate. 2009: Galactic decides to further increase its R&D efforts, especially in the fields of lactochemistry, meat applications and bakery applications with dedicated teams of specialists.Read More