Menu Menu About test BHJ operates within two business areas: BHJ Food is specialized within procurement of meat and poultry products for human consumption and further processing. A full-service concept from slaughterhouse to end user. BHJ Pet Food is specialized in collecting, processing and distributing animal by-products for the pet food, pharmaceutical and feed industries. For more than four decades, we have been a leading international company, specialized within the development of niche segments, creating value from meat and fish-based by-products. Through our strong partner network, we are able to provide a truly international full-service concept, meeting even the most specific demand from the top brands of our industry. Through our activities, we are proud to say, we reduce complexity for our customers, to let them focus on their core business. Click to read the corporate profile brochure. History Ownership Values CSR Sustainability Jobs Where to find us History test BHJ has a long history as an international supplier of meat and fish raw materials for the food, pet food, feed and pharmaceutical industries. BHJ is headquartered in Denmark and is a subsidiary of The Lauridsen Group, Inc., LGI, a US company. We have processing facilities and offices in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa where we employ a total of more than 650 employees. Over 40 years of adding value to the meat industry BHJ was founded in 1969 with the primary objective of collecting and processing by-products from Danish slaughterhouses for pet food and pharmaceuticals. During the 1970s, BHJ expanded into meat trading activities, manufacturing of functional animal proteins for food, processing lines for the meat processing industry, and transport services. Internationalization set in during the 1980s with the establishment of subsidiaries and an international network of distributors. At the end of the 1990s, BHJ decided to focus on the core business areas, and non-core activities were divested. BHJ was listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange in 1998 and de-listed in 2004, when The Lauridsen Group, Inc., LGI, acquired the company. Until the end of 2014 BHJ was a company with two successful business areas: Ingredients focusing on functional proteins and stock ingredients, and Meat and by-products focusing on distribution and processing of raw materials for the food and pet food industries. Today however, BHJ's Ingredients business has been merged with Proliant – another Lauridsen company – into a new worldwide brand – Essentia. Consequently, BHJ’s core business today is meat and fish products for the Food and Pet Food industry. Ownership test BHJ is owned by The Lauridsen Group, Inc. (LGI) - a privately owned company with head offices in Ankeny, Iowa, USA. Nix Lauridsen, the founder of LGI, is today the majority shareholder and chairman of the company. Besides BHJ, LGI is the parent company of 5 other business units: ESSENTIA PROTEIN SOLUTIONS A market leading global company that offers a wide range of protein solutions to enhance both the products and the bottom line of international brands within the meat – and savoury industry as well as the sports nutrition industry. Visit website. PROLIANT BIOLOGICALS Proliant is a world leading provider of Fraction Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) in a variety of grades. The high-purity plasma fractions are made available to diagnostic, biopharmaceutical and research customers worldwide. Visit website. PROLIANT DAIRY INGREDIENTS Manufactures cost effective dairy solids with extreme focus on customer service support and stringent quality control standards. The company manufactures such products as whey permeate and liquid whey protein concentrate and permeate. Visit website. AMERICAN PROTEIN CORPORATION Manufactures and markets animal feed with high nutritional and health value. APC is the world's largest producer of functional proteins. From high-quality ingredients for livestock producers, feed manufacturers and pet food companies to complete animal nutrition products for end users, the company offers innovative solutions that help improve the lives of animals. Visit website. BOYER VALLEY COMPANY Manufactures and markets processed poultry by-products, including feather meal, poultry by-product meal, blood meal and pure poultry fat. By rendering these by-products into finished commodity products, the company is able to service the pet food and animal feed industries with high-quality protein and the fertilizer industry with organic, high-nitrogen fertilizer. Visit website. ENTERA HEALTH The focus of Entera Health is to advance human health and well-being through the use of animal protein components. EnteraGam is a bovine protein isolate that has the potential to help patients dealing with a variety of issues to ingest, digest, absorb or metabolize ordinary foodstuffs or certain nutrients. Visit website. Values test Mission We increase value in the meat and fish industry. We do so, by focusing on our core business and on people. Vision We aim to be the preferred strategic partner in our core business areas. We create results by developing our business areas individually. Values Values come from within and reflect what we stand for. Employees everywhere in the BHJ group act out special values every single day. The set of values acts as a guide in the everyday life, is the basis of big and small decisions and makes up our common platform. The key words for BHJ are results, knowledge, people, relations and the future. Our five principal values are: creating – knowing – living – building – shaping. CREATING – a drive for creating results KNOWING – a focus on – and knowing – specialist details LIVING – an informal way of living side by side BUILDING – an ability of building relations SHAPING – a dynamic strength to act - shaping the future CSR Corporate Social Responsibility test BHJ has a set of values that reflects our attitude and behavior towards the society in general, and it affects our everyday life. We build our business on close and long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. Respect for individuals plays an important role in our basic values and we find it natural to act in a proper and ethical manner. Furthermore, all our companies operate in accordance with the laws and regulations wherever we do business. We maintain accurate books and records demonstrating compliance with such laws and regulations. At BHJ, we support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights, and are against discrimination based on ethnic or national origin, age or political affiliation. We comply with applicable laws and industry standards on remuneration and working hours, and we aim at creating a physically and mentally strong working environment with true respect for one another. We comply with applicable laws pertaining to health and safety in the workplace. We recognize that the involvement of our employees contribute to the future success of the business, and are continuously developing employee competences to comply with job requirements. In case of long-term illness, we are in a close dialogue with the employee to retain her/him in the job, and we aim to support employees in case of personal crises. As far as the environment is concerned we conduct our daily business in a responsible manner and show optimum consideration for the environment when planning new activities. Should you wish to learn more about our CSR politics, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Read the guidelines for our Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainability test At BHJ we believe in common sense and long-term perspective. Sustainability to us, is all about safeguarding our natural resources and utilizing these in the best possible way while avoiding waste. Although avoiding waste has not been at the top of the list for many years as far as commercial development is concerned, this is actually the very business foundation for BHJ. We utilize the by-products that would otherwise go to waste and we continually strive to add value to these by-products. The fact that we simultaneously do this with focus on efficient production processes, reduction in energy consumption and C02 emissions and with quality and food safety at the centre, means that we are able to run an efficient and profitable business on this basis. Our day-to-day focus on sustainability can be expressed in four principles: Taking good care of the environment We invest in energy efficiency to make sure that our facilities produce more with less energy and to minimize CO2 emissions and waste. We work closely with our key suppliers to ensure that all our raw materials comply with relevant regulations and treaties. All disposals are handled according to the strict local regulations. Developing high quality products All products are manufactured and developed according to recognized standards within quality and food safety. Our products are manufactured and distributed efficiently, and we work with our customers to optimize their processes to increase yield, using fewer resources. Providing the best working conditions for our employees The employees are the most important resource in BHJ. To maintain and develop the necessary skills, we invest in employee training. BHJ is a safe place to work as we invest in workplace improvements to create safe and healthy working conditions for our employees. Using profitability to create long-term sustainable business BHJ is a profitable business, and we re-invest our surplus in developing new future opportunities in accordance with our values and business ethics. For further information see "Contact". Jobs test BHJ is a great place to work - a company with a global scope, but with a solid local soul. We employ 650 people worldwide, and are a truly international place to work. We interact with colleagues placed across the globe on a daily basis. When we develop our business it is with great respect for the individual entities, and the local culture and way of life. So no matter where you join a BHJ facility, you will feel the local soul that we encourage to keep. We expect you to be your own driver With our historical roots and headquarters being located in Denmark, much of the BHJ business culture has a clear touch of informality, but is a very result-oriented style with a great belief in the motivation behind individual responsibility. Therefore, working for BHJ means a lot of individual room to play. We place a great deal of trust in our employees, and expect our people to be self-driven, action-oriented, and to interact with the colleagues in a respectful and positive way. Lifetime experience – for some a lifelong journey If you join BHJ, we guarantee that you will get a lifetime experience. With the right attitude, there is nothing stopping you from developing international experience, working abroad, or changing areas of responsibility across various businesses and markets. With the many opportunities within our company, it is up to you to make the most of it, and take on challenges that will make you grow and gain the adequate experience. We take good care of our employees, and are serious about our social responsibility towards both community and people. At BHJ we respect that there is a family side to most people, and we encourage our employees to respect a good work-life balance. For some, this develops into a lifelong journey. So we believe there is good reason behind the BHJ saying: Once our employees get here, they tend to stay. Care to join us? Check BHJ Online Recruitment for jobs in Denmark. Job openings in the rest of the world will be posted locally. If you want to send us an unsolicited application and CV, here is what you can do. Unsolicited applications for Denmark, access BHJ Online Recruitment here. Unsolicited applications for North America, send e-mail here. Unsolicited applications - rest of the world, send e-mail here. Where to find us test BHJ is a company with a global scope. We are present in a number of countries within our two business areas – Food and Pet food. Click to see, where you can find us. Go to top Headquarters: BHJ A/SUlsnæs 33DK-6300 Gråsten Tel: (+45­) 7435 3535Fax: (+45­) 7435 3536 Email: mailbox@bhj.dk Cookies Disclaimer Danish smiley scheme General conditions of sale and purchase UK Tax Strategy The California Supply Chain Act Disclosure Modern Slavery and Ethical Trading Policy Use of cookies This website use cookies for these purposes: For technical purposes, so we can save your preferences. For statistical purposes, so we can see how many users visit our website and guide us to how we can improve user experience. For behavioural purposes, so we adjust the website to your specific needs. This website is owned by: BHJ A/S 33 Ulsnæs DK-6300 Gråsten Cookies are small text files that are transferred back and forth between websites and browsers. 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It is the user’s responsibility to make tests to ensure that the products will work in the actual process and that the use of our products is in accordance with existing legislation. Our products have been analysed in accordance with independent internationally approved methods, copies of which are available upon request. Specifications are based upon typical results from reference samples, and because of the nature of the raw material, some natural variations may occur. We acknowledge that the crossing of species can be either legally prohibited or ethically incorrect. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the products are used correctly, and we disclaim responsibility regarding disputes or complaints based on cross-species contamination in consumer end products. Danish smiley scheme The Danish smiley-scheme is administered by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and has been popular with Danes since 2008, helping them to make an informed choice about which food supplier to use. Four different smileys signal how well the enterprise does comply with food regulations and are issued on the basis of un-announced inspections. Have a look at our smiley inspection reports: BHJ A/S FOOD, Ulsnæs 33, Gråsten BHJ A/S, Sundsnæs 33, Gråsten General Conditions Here you find our general conditions of purchase and sale. BHJ A/S, Denmark: General conditions of sale and delivery as of 1/1/2018 General conditions of purchase as of 1/1/2018 Historical general conditions of sale and delivery (effective until 31/12/2017) Historical general conditions of purchase (effective until 31/12/2017) BHJ USA, Inc.: Sales Conditions BHJ A/S, Denmark: General conditions of purchase BHJ USA Inc.: Sales Conditions UK Tax Strategy INTRODUCTION The Lauridsen Group, Inc. is a closely-held private company focused on discovering and producing products to enhance health and nutrition headquartered in the United States which holds seven independent operating business units which seek to develop new markets, new products, and new applications to continue to add value to customers. The United Kingdom subsidiaries of The Lauridsen Group, Inc. are referenced in this United Kingdom Tax Strategy as “the Companies.” The United Kingdom tax strategy published below in accordance with section 161 and Schedule 19 of Finance Act 2016 has been approved by executive management of the Companies and will be reviewed annually. TAX STRATEGY STATEMENT The Companies’ policy is to comply with all relevant laws, rules, regulations, reporting and disclosure requirements and the pay the amounts of tax legally due. The Companies manage their tax affairs in line with core values of the businesses. The Companies are committed to acting with integrity at all times. The companies maintain a low-risk appetite regarding the business’s approach to tax affairs and tax strategy. TAX RISK MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE The Companies are committed to full compliance with applicable tax obligations. The Companies seek to ensure that current and future tax arrangements remain consistent with a low-risk assessment, both in financial and reputational terms. Tax matters are proactively managed by having internal governance framework, together with business controls and processes. The Companies follow a policy of continuous improvement and work to identify and review key tax risks. The Companies continue to improve tax systems and processes in support of the Companies’ tax returns and compliance obligations. Professional advice is obtained from qualified external advisors. TAX PLANNING AND TAX RISK The Companies engage in tax planning that supports genuine commercial activities and which follow the overall strategy to maximize after-tax returns to shareholders. The Companies do not seek to structure transactions in a fashion that creates tax results inconsistent with the underlying economic principles. The Companies aim to ensure that any tax position and all tax planning activities are consistent with the spirit as well as the letter of the law. RELATIONSHIP WITH HMRC The Companies engage with HMRC in an open and transparent basis, based on mutual trust and cooperative compliance. The Companies believe that this is the best method to ensure that the right amount of tax is paid at the right time by fostering good relationships with HMRC to undertake all dealings in a professional, courteous, and timely manner. Where appropriate and possible, the Companies seek to engage with HMRC on a real-time basis in any areas of material uncertainty so as to minimize the tax risk of the Companies and to provide greater certainty for both parties in advance of formal tax filings. The California Supply Chain Act Disclosure The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 requires large manufacturers and retailers doing business in the State of California to disclose efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from their supply chains. BHJ (the “Company”) is committed to ensuring that our supply chain reflects our respect for human rights. We fully support efforts to combat, prohibit, and prevent human trafficking and slavery. In support of this philosophy and in compliance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657), the Company states as follows: 1. Verification. The Company conducts periodic evaluations of its supply chain. Large suppliers in the US, Europe and other developed countries are considered to be low risk for violating slavery and human trafficking laws. The Company has not employed a third party for verification. 2. Audit. The Company expects all suppliers to follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where they do business and we depend on our suppliers to audit their businesses for compliance. Because of the overall low risk in the supply chain of the entities under our control, we do not currently audit suppliers for compliance. 3. Certification. The Company does not require suppliers to certify that products are made in compliance with the laws regarding human trafficking and slavery of the countries in which they are doing business; however, we will consider this option if it is determined a vendor is considered to be high risk. If we suspect a supplier is involved in these activities, we will conduct an inquiry and take corrective action where appropriate. 4. Accountability. Company employees managing procurement and supply chain matters are required to seek agreement from relevant suppliers regarding the supplier’s compliance with applicable laws. 5. Training. The Company provides training to all supply chain personnel regarding their role in preventing human trafficking and slavery as well as identification of risk. Modern Slavery & Ethical Trading Policy BHJ UK Food Ltd. adheres to the Modern Slavery & Ethical Trading Policy and are actively seeking to prevent Modern Slavery and encourage Ethical Trading within our supply chains. Read our certificate here to find out more about how we adhere to the Policy. Food Food Consumer products Trading Pharma Fats and Rinds Pet food Pet food Nutrition Digests-PAPs-Fats Treats Fur feed About Intro History Ownership Values CSR Sustainability Jobs Where to find us Contact opener Contact Select department Food Pet food Corporate opener Food Consumer products Trading Pharma Fats and Rinds FamilyCuisine products Thomas Röriksson thr@bhj.kalino.se +46 0 46 20 52 61 Denmark Keld Christensen kec@bhj.dk +45 7435 1170 Finland Jan-Peter Näs jan.nas@bhj.fi +358 40 900 4140 UK Keith Binns keith@bhjfood.co.uk +44 (0) 1482 385299 UK Jon Constable jc@bhjfood.co.uk +44 (0) 1482 385295 Spain Juan José Ondiviela jo@corsapet.com +34 93 24 04 065 China 李新海(Charles Li) chli@bhj.com +86 21 6418 6270 Poland Maria Maslowska Maria.Maslowska@bhjpolska.pl +48 (694) 289 751 Denmark Martin Møller Blindbæk mab@bhj.dk +45 7435 1242 Denmark Martin Møller Blindbæk mab@bhj.dk +45 7435 1242 opener Pet food Nutrition Digests-PAPs-Fats Treats Fur feed Denmark Anne-Marie Hansen amh@bhj.dk +45 7435 3550 Denmark Preben Laue prl@bhj.dk +45 7435 1231 USA Thomas Bendix-Christensen TBendix@bhjusa.com +1 (402) 734-8030, ext. 240 Canada Rod Deibert rdeibert@bhj.ca +1 905-951-2030 Spain Juan José Ondiviela jo@corsapet.com +34 93 24 04 065 Poland Piotr Franczak Piotr.Franczak@bhjpolska.pl +48 666 84 69 05 Lithuania Zita Birzine zib@bhj.lt +370 37 302 060 UK Jon Constable jc@bhjfood.co.uk +44 (0) 1482 385295 Denmark Ole Arendttorp olar@bhj.dk +45 7435 1166 Denmark Søren Riis srr@bhj.dk +45 7435 1145 Denmark Finn Lunding Nielsen fin@bhj.dk +45 7435 1237 Denmark Søren Riis srr@bhj.dk +45 7435 1145 Lithuania Zita Birzine zib@bhj.lt +370 37 302 060 Spain Juan José Ondiviela jo@corsapet.com +34 93 24 04 065 Poland Piotr Franczak Piotr.Franczak@bhjpolska.pl +48 666 84 69 05 USA Thomas Bendix-Christensen TBendix@bhjusa.com +1 (402) 734-8030, ext. 240 Finland Jan-Peter Näs jan.nas@bhj.fi +358 40 900 4140 opener Corporate Management President and CEO Torben T. Matzen tom@bhj.dk +45 7435 1164 COO Christian Mattesen chm@bhj.dk +45 7435 1258 Director, Shared Services Børge Christensen BRCH@bhj.dk +45 7435 1206 President (North America) Thomas Bendix-Christensen TBendix@bhjusa.com +1 (402) 734-8030, ext. 240 HR & Communications Director Charlotte Stahlschmidt chas@bhj.dk +45 7435 1138