Lonza Inc.Headquarters: Lonza Inc. 90 Boroline Road Allendale, NJ 07401 USA Tel: 201-316-9200; Fax: 201-785-9013 E-mail: carnitineus@lonza.com, niamax@lonza.com, pepzingi@lonza.com Websites: www.carnitine carnitine /car·ni·tine/ (kahr´ni-ten) a betaine derivative involved in the transport of fatty acids into mitochondria, where they are metabolized. car·ni·tine n. .com, www.niacin niacin: see coenzyme; vitamin. niacin or nicotinic acid or vitamin B3 Water-soluble vitamin of the vitamin B complex, essential to growth and health in animals, including humans. .com, www.lonza.com Founded: 1969 Key Personnel: Mike DeGennaro, Global Head of Food Kevin Owen, Ph.D., Associate Director, Nutrition Tom McMahon, Sales Manager Dan Murray, Associate Director, Nutrition Paula Gaynor, Ph.D., Associate Director of Scientific Affairs Jason Woodworth, Technical Service Manager Millie Alicea, Customer Service Business Associate Christine Casper, Head of Communications Company Description: Lonza is the leader in the development and manufacture of active ingredients and intermediates for the rapidly growing life science industry (nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, foodstuffs foodstuffs npl → comestibles mpl foodstuffs npl → denrées fpl alimentaires foodstuffs food npl → ). Lonza is the world's largest manufacturer of L-Carnitine and Vitamin [B.sub.3] as niacin and niacinamide. L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid-like substance essential for the metabolic conversion of fat to energy. Due to a unique patented manufacturing process, Lonza is the only manufacturer that guarantees 100% pure L-Carnitine, completely free of harmful D-Carnitine. The L-CARNIPURE[R] logo is a sign of this quality assurance. Lonza just launched Niamax[TM], a new, clinically tested sustained-release niacin product. Niamax[TM] is offered as bulk tablets using the well researched wax-matrix formulation technology. Niamax[TM] has a significantly reduced rate of flushing and is available as a "turn-key" addition to all supplement manufacturers. Lonza also offers PepZin GI[R], a new dietary supplement never before offered in North America. PepZin GI[R] is a patented complex of Zinc and L-Carnosine and is appreciated for optimum stomach health. With dozens of pre-clinical and clinical studies, PepZin GI[R] reinforces the rare and forward thinking commitment of Lonza to offer scientifically based nutritional ingredients. Company headquarters are in Switzerland and production facilities and sales offices are located worldwide. Technology, Patents, New Products: * L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (US Patent 5,073,376 and other international patents). * L-Carnitine Magnesium Citrate magnesium citrate Warning - High-alert drug! Citramag (UK), Citro-Mag (CA), Citroma Pharmacologic class: Mineral Therapeutic class: (US Patent 5,071,874 and other international patents). * The only 100% pure L-Carnitine (0% D-Carnitine Patented Production Process-US Patent 5,187,093). * Niamax[TM] * PepZin GI[R] Major Markets: * Health and Functional Foods L-Carnitine and L-Carnitine L-Tartrate are now GRAS GRAS - A public domain graph-oriented database system for software engineering applications from RWTH Aachen. approved for functional food applications. * Weight Management * Sports Nutrition * Therapeutics Major Products: * L-Carnitine L-Tartrate * L-Carnitine Crystalline * Acetyl-L-Carnitine * Niacin/Nicotinates (Niamax[TM]) * Zinc Carnosine (PepZin GI[R]) Specialized Services: Lonza provides L-Carnitine products manufactured in FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. registered and inspected facilities according to cGMP standards for bulk pharmaceuticals. The products are ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. and Kosher certified, GMO GMO abbr. genetically modified organism free, meet the requirements of USP USP - unique sales point and FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. and are supported by DMF's. Lonza provides marketing support through public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , advertising and trade show participation. Scientific support is also provided through newsletters and ongoing clinical research. Global Capabilities: Headquarters Contact: Reto Renggli Tel: +41 61 316 8111 Fax: +41 61 316 8446 LONZA Ltd., CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland International Offices: Barcelona, Breda, Budapest, Cheltenham, Hong Kong, Kourim, Levallois-Perret, Milan, Moscow, Mumbai, Tokyo, Warsaw, Wuppertal WWW.IONZA.COM |
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