Roquette Amilina AB

Roquette Amilina AB is a Lithuanian industrial ingredients manufacturer based in Panevėžys. The company specializes in wheat-based starches, glucose syrups, and by-products for food, paper, and industrial applications. It operates as part of the global Roquette Group, a leading producer of plant-based ingredients.

Company Overview

Legal name: Roquette Amilina AB (Akcinė bendrovė)
Country: Lithuania
Industry sector: Food ingredients and industrial starches; agro-processing (wheat wet milling)
Headquarters: Panevėžys, Lithuania
Founding: The business traces its roots to the Lithuanian starch producer Amilina (founded in the late 2000s). Following acquisition by Roquette Group, the company was rebranded as Roquette Amilina AB (circa 2012).

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (company code): Not publicly verifiable from open sources used in this profile. Typically available via Lithuania’s Registrų centras (Juridinių asmenų registras) or business directories such as Rekvizitai.lt.
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not publicly verifiable from open sources used in this profile. Usually formatted as “LT” followed by a 9–12-digit number for Lithuanian legal entities; confirm via VMI (State Tax Inspectorate) or Registrų centras.
Official website: https://www.roquette.com (Roquette Group; subsidiary pages include Lithuania)
Email address: Not explicitly published in open sources; Roquette’s global “Contact” page provides forms and regional contacts.
Registered office address: Panevėžys, Lithuania (full street address not confirmed in the sources used; historically the plant is located in the Panevėžys industrial area).
Phone number: Not publicly listed in the sources used for this profile; typically available via Registrų centras or Rekvizitai.lt.

Note: For precise legal identifiers (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas), full registered address, and direct phone, consult the official corporate filings in the Juridinių asmenų registras or the company’s local listing on Rekvizitai.lt, which regularly publishes these details.

Business Operations

Main products and services:
- Wheat starch (native and specialty grades) for food, paper, and industrial uses.
- Glucose syrups and dextrose for confectionery, beverages, and fermentation substrates.
- Wheat proteins (vital wheat gluten) for bakery, snacks, and nutrition applications.
- Bran and other by-products for feed and industrial uses.
- Technical services, formulation support, and supply chain solutions through Roquette Group’s global network.

Business model: Business-to-business (B2B) manufacturing and supply of plant-based ingredients. Roquette Amilina processes wheat via wet milling, converting grain into high-value ingredients and co-products. Sales are primarily to food manufacturers, paper and packaging producers, and industrial customers across Lithuania, the Baltics, and export markets.

Market position: One of the largest wheat-processing facilities in Lithuania and among the significant starch producers in the Baltic region, benefiting from Roquette’s global distribution, R&D capabilities, and regulatory expertise.

History

Origins: The Panevėžys-based starch plant was developed by Lithuanian company Amilina in the late 2000s, aiming to establish a modern wheat processing facility serving food and industrial clients.

Acquisition by Roquette (circa 2012): Roquette Group, a leading global producer of plant-based ingredients, acquired the assets of Amilina and integrated the operation into its European network. Following the acquisition, the company transitioned to Roquette standards in quality, safety, and sustainability, and adopted the name Roquette Amilina AB.

Integration and modernization: Post-acquisition, Roquette invested in process optimization, product portfolio alignment, and environmental compliance, positioning the Panevėžys site as a strategic hub for wheat-based ingredients in the region.

Financial Information

Revenue: Detailed revenue figures for Roquette Amilina AB are not publicly disclosed in the sources used for this profile. Financial statements for Lithuanian companies are typically available through Registrų centras upon request or subscription.
Funding rounds: Not applicable in the venture-capital sense; the company operates as a subsidiary of Roquette Group. Capital investments have been made by the parent company for modernization and capacity improvements.
Ownership structure: Roquette Amilina AB is part of Roquette Group (Roquette Frères and its subsidiaries), a privately-held, family-owned global company headquartered in France.

Leadership and Management

Key executives (vadovai): Specific names and titles for the Lithuanian subsidiary’s management (e.g., General Manager/CEO, Plant Director, Finance Director) were not listed in the open sources used for this profile. Such details can typically be verified via the Juridinių asmenų registras (company filings), Rekvizitai.lt, or the company’s official communications.
Board of Directors: Not publicly available in the sources consulted; governance is aligned with Roquette Group’s corporate oversight.

Office Locations

Main site: Panevėžys, Lithuania (industrial area; exact street address and postal code not confirmed in the sources used).
Phone numbers for offices: Not publicly available in the sources consulted.
Additional offices: No other Lithuanian offices are publicly referenced in the sources used; commercial activities are supported by Roquette’s regional and global offices.

Market Position

Competitors: European and regional starch/ingredients producers including Tereos (Syral), Agrana, Ingredion, Crespel & Deiters, Sedamyl, Avebe (potato starch), and Cargill (starches & sweeteners). In the Baltics, competition also comes from importers and regional mills supplying starches and glucose syrups.

Market share: Specific market share for Lithuania or the Baltics is not publicly published in the sources used. Roquette’s global footprint gives the subsidiary strong commercial and technical backing.

Competitive advantages:
- Integration with Roquette’s global supply chain and customer network.
- Strong R&D and application support from Roquette Group.
- Quality systems and certifications aligned with international standards (food safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance).
- Strategic location within the Baltics for grain sourcing and regional distribution.

Recent Developments

Operational upgrades: Industry reports and Roquette communications indicate ongoing modernization and efficiency improvements at group facilities; the Panevėžys site has focused on process reliability, quality, and environmental compliance.
Sustainability: Roquette Group initiatives emphasize plant-based innovation, responsible sourcing, and reduced environmental footprint, which guide practices at the Lithuanian subsidiary.
Partnerships: Collaboration with regional suppliers, logistics partners, and customers in food and industrial sectors; specifics for Lithuania are not publicly detailed in the sources used.

Contact Information

General inquiries (Roquette Group):
Website: https://www.roquette.com
Contact portal: https://www.roquette.com/contact
Global headquarters (Roquette Group): Lestrem, France (for group-level inquiries).

Roquette Amilina AB (Lithuania):
Registered office: Panevėžys, Lithuania (full address and direct phone not confirmed; obtain via Registrų centras or Rekvizitai.lt).
Email: Not publicly specified; use the Roquette Contact portal for Lithuania-related inquiries.

Note: For precise Lithuanian contact details (full address, phone, email), consult official filings in the Juridinių asmenų registras or the company’s profile on Rekvizitai.lt, which routinely publishes these identifiers.

Sources and References

- Roquette Group official website: https://www.roquette.com (Company overview, products, global operations, sustainability).
- Roquette Contact page: https://www.roquette.com/contact (Regional contact forms and inquiries).
- Rekvizitai.lt business directory (Lithuania). Example lookup path: https://rekvizitai.vz.lt/ (Search for “Roquette Amilina AB” to retrieve įmonės kodas, PVM kodas, address, phone).
- Juridinių asmenų registras (Registrų centras): https://www.registrucentras.lt/ (Official corporate filings for Lithuanian entities, including company codes and registered addresses).
- Verslo žinios and Lithuanian business media reports (2012) on Roquette’s acquisition and restructuring of Amilina (e.g., “Roquette perka Amilina”; article archives accessible via https://www.vz.lt/).
- Industry context: Starch Europe member information and sector reports (general background on European starch producers and competition).

Verification note: Where specific Lithuanian legal and contact details could not be confirmed from the open sources used, this profile indicates the gap and points to authoritative registries and directories for retrieval.