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USP ethanol production begins at Marquis

The product will be able to be used in a variety of applications

November 05, 2021 at 6:37 am CDT

Marquis Energy held a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct 20 for a new 50-million gallon per year United States Pharmacopeia (USP) production facility. Pictured are Les Smith (from left) senior project manager; Mark Marquis, CEO; Scot Hyatt, USP manager; Amanda Marquis, director of technology; Johan Ullman, director of international biofuels marketing; Alex Marquis, logistics manager; and Tom Marquis, VP and director of marketing. (Photo contributed)

HENNEPIN — Marquis Energy held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new 50-million gallon per year United States Pharmacopeia (USP) production facility on Oct. 20.

The new facility will produce a GMO-free, pharmaceutical-grade alcohol that can be used in a variety of applications such as personal, household and fabric care products, as well as the medical and cosmetics industries. Marquis will be offering on-site customer support from technical account managers.

CEO Mark Marquis said, “Pharmaceutical-grade alcohol is a way for Marquis to diversify product offerings. We look forward to becoming leaders in this space and to work with new customers.”

Inquiries can be made to 815-925-7300 or USPsales@marquisenergy.com.

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