MONTEGO Pet Nutrition, which was originally formed in Graaff-Reinet, continues to make huge strides in the premium pet food industry with its latest acquisition of an existing 3 000m² pet food production facility in Rosslyn, Pretoria – a move that is expected to boost the company’s production capacity by 25%.
“Montego’s Monty & Me pet food will primarily be produced at this site, followed by contract manufacturing and other Montego ranges, once the current upgrades have been completed,” said Marco van Jaarsveld, operations director at Montego.
“We’re expecting to produce enough pet food here to feed approximately 230 000 border collies every day.”
This follows on from a R70 million factory upgrade that Montego completed in 2018 at its original production facility in Graaff-Reinet, as part of its growth strategy to meet local and international demand. With this facility nearing maximum production capacity, the newly acquired premises – along with its assets and 28 employees who have been retained – also allows Montego to further expand its reach into existing and new markets.
The latest acquisition in Gauteng gives Montego pride of place in one of its largest sales territories, with improved access to the rest of its markets across the country and continent, including Namibia, Mozambique, Ghana and Angola. These are just a few of the 15 markets Montego currently serves internationally.
“It’s a huge leap for our production capabilities, but we are also incredibly pleased to be able to make a positive impact on various communities in Gauteng,” said Van Jaarsveld.
– ISSUED BY TRIBECA PUBLIC RELATIONS
