Novus International is charting a future-focused course with its new global headquarters in Missouri, emphasizing research, new product development and innovation. The intelligent nutrition company recently relocated its global headquarters within Missouri, maintaining its central position in America's heartland since its founding in 1991.
“America’s heartland has been home to our global headquarters since our founding in 1991. It was important for us to stay in Missouri and remain centrally located to our customers throughout the U.S.,” says Dan Meagher, NOVUS president and CEO. “While the new building is perfect for today’s NOVUS, the improvements we’ve made in the new lab at HQ are helping us plan for the animal agriculture industry of tomorrow.”
Located at 17988 Edison Ave., in a suburb of St. Louis, the redesigned facility embodies the company’s commitment to future advancements.
“The new space is more focused on R&D and efficiency to help further our commitment to innovation,” says Paula Fisher, manager of analytical services and R&D at NOVUS. “It’s a space that truly provides us the opportunity to develop and formulate intelligent, next-generation solutions to support the ever-changing landscape of our customers in the animal agriculture industry.”
From this state-of-the-art lab, the NOVUS team engages in organic chemistry and biochemistry, analyzing feed formulations and raw feed ingredients, along with processing and manufacturing chemistry and microbiology.
Deana Hancock, Ph.D., director of global applied research and technology scouting, emphasizes the lab’s role in supporting both customers and the broader animal agriculture industry.
“Our Open Innovation approach helps us address new customer challenges by looking beyond our own capabilities,” she says. “We find and review developing ideas and products along with technologies already in development to identify collaborative opportunities. We also partner with industry leaders in the field and at research centers around the world to explore up-and-coming technologies even outside of the feed additive sector. Through this approach, we can develop products and services for multi-species and different regions.”
Hancock highlights that the in-house lab enables NOVUS to collaborate closely with external partners, aiming to enhance animal health, well-being and performance through intelligent nutrition.
In addition to innovation, the new headquarters reflects the evolution of workplace environments.
“The former headquarters served us well, but today’s work environment requires flexibility to enhance the employee experience,” says Global Director of Human Resources Evelyn Mendes. “Since 2020 NOVUS has fostered greater collaboration among employees with hybrid offices that are more suitable for on-site, partially remote, and fully remote work.”
The new building accommodates members of the company’s executive leadership team, legal and regulatory departments, finance, human resources, operations, supply chain and logistics. It features hot desks for flexible workspaces and various areas for internal collaboration and customer meetings.
“NOVUS embraced the hybrid work model prior to 2020, empowering our employees with greater autonomy to do their best work wherever they are most productive. We also recognized the fiscal and environmental benefits of optimizing the usage of our office space,” Mendes says.
Moreover, NOVUS has applied for a one-time rebate from energy company Ameren, thanks to its energy-efficient lighting, HVAC system, and laboratory ventilation system.
The project was executed by Gray Design Group in partnership with HERA laboratory planners, both based in St. Louis, MO.
NOVUS is a leader in intelligent nutrition, providing solutions for the global animal agriculture industry. Its product portfolio includes bis-chelated organic trace minerals, enzymes, organic acids, essential oils and both liquid and dry methionine. The company also offers a global network of experts to provide guidance on best management practices.
For more information on how NOVUS is using innovation to support poultry, pork, and dairy producers, visit novusint.com.
