Breadcrumb Home News Extension of Geelong's malt house Extension of Geelong's malt house 13 September 2019 Country Australia New Zealand Malteurop has seen the Geelong site as a strategic location and recently invested heavily in the construction of a new 120kmt plant adjacent to its existing 80kmt malthouse. Kardinia, a strategic project Malteurop has seen the Geelong site as a strategic location and recently invested heavily in the construction of a new 120kmt plant adjacent to its existing 80kmt malthouse. Labelled ‘Project Kardinia’, this new state of the art malting & grain handling plant and equipment will position the site as one of Malteurop’s global pillars of production, located in the key barley growing regions of the world. Construction was completed within 2 years by mid-2018 and with commissioning and integration with the existing Tower plant now completed, the plant is running at full capacity. A formal opening ceremony was conducted on 1st October 2018. Hosted by Vivescia, over 100 guests from around the world came to join in the celebration and included Local & State dignitaries. Guided tours around the new plant were given to all and followed up with a responsible round of drinks that of course included Champagne! Image Kardinia: key figures 24 months to build the extention 200,000 tons of capacity (vs. 80,000 before) 220,000 hours worked to complete plant upgrade 42% of the local project was spent with local Geelong contractors Image We are looking to capitalise on growth in beer consumption in the Asia Pacific and particularly in Southeast Asia which is now a significant area of growth for the worldwide beer market. Asia already has a deficit in its production of cereal grains and malt, so Australia as a major producer is well placed to meet that demand. With Malteurop’s Geelong facility so well placed in terms of proximity to the highest quality and most abundant malting barley sources and its bayside location on Australia’s main export gateway, we have a fantastic opportunity here. Trevor Perryman, Managing Director of Malteurop Australia More news Previous Image KIWI, A PROMISING NEW MALTING VARIETY FROM OUR BREEDING PROGRAM 08 July 2021 Recently, MAYFLOWER, a Malteurop malting barley was approved by the AMBA (American Malting Barley Association). Today, KIWI [...] Image Breeding program | It all begins in Irwell, New-Zealand 11 January 2021 It all begins in Irwell. Double haploids, made from new crossing combinations, are propagated in the glass house, harvested and [...] Next A few words about Malteurop At Malteurop, we do more than malt; we support brewers in making the best beers, distillers the best spirits and food companies the best products. We connect farmers, who dedicate their lives to Nature, with life lovers, who share authentic moments around natural drinks & food. We are farmer-maltsters since 1961 as part of VIVESCIA. We belong to cooperatives and their farmers; we exist because they exist. Caring for the grain is a culture, and for us, the right way to make the best malts, today and for the future generations. Keep in touch Get in touch with us, we’d be happy to answer your request. Contact Us Footer menu Sitemap Contact Legal Notice Protection of personal data We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience By pursuing your navigation on this site, you install cookies on your post, in accordance with our policy of protection of your private life. OK, I agree No, thanks