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Genesearch Pty. Ltd.
Gold Coast Technology Park, 14 Technology Drive
Arundel 4214, Australia
Phone: +61 7-5594-0299; Fax: +61 7-5594-0562
Web: www.genesearch.com.au
E-mail: info@genesearch.com.au
KEY PERSONNEL: Dr. John L. Reichelt; CEO
Dr. Robin Craig; Director, R&D
Dr. Bonni Y. Reichelt; Director, R&D
Sarah Reichelt; Scientist
Keith Pyle; Scientist
Joy Pyle; Scientist
Tim Reichelt; Administration
EMPLOYEES: 17 employees
HISTORY: Founded in 1980
FACILITIES: 9,800 sq. ft. headquarters
8,000 sq. ft. R&D facility
1,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility
STOCK-FINANCIAL HISTORY: Privately held
SUBSIDIARIES/DIVISIONS: Ecosearch (waste treatment)
BUSINESS STRATEGY: Conduct in-house R&D to develop products internally, as well as contract
research in microbial genetics and fermentation
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: R&D is focused on:
Enzymes for molecular biology
Microalgal products
Bioplastics
Bioinsecticides
Waste treatment products and processes
Probiotics
Silage inoculants
Microbial genetics and fermentation
The company performs in-house R&D to develop its own products, and
conducts contract research in microbial genetics and fermentation,
including: Industrial and feed chemicals from bacteria (e.g. amino acids),
biodegradable plastics from bacteria grown on sugar, and biopesticides
PRODUCTS ON MARKET: Restriction enzymes
Ecobac powdered bacterial product for waste treatment
Waste treatment processes for food wastes
Si-Lac silage inoculant
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