History of APS BioGroup
After 20 years of working with and studying colostrum, Dr. Andrew Keech developed a vision to build a colostrum manufacturing facility that would set a new standard for colostrum product quality and efficacy.
Left to right: Les Soyland, Dr. Andrew Keech, and Bob Davies.
2003
APS BioGroup (formerly Advanced Protein Systems) was formed by Dr. Andrew Keech, Bob Davies, Les Soyland, and Chad Forsythe.
2004
The first phase of colostrum production facility completed.
2005
APS BioGroup bulk colostrum powder being sold worldwide.
2006
Packaging equipment was installed and APS BioGroup begins offering colostrum products in consumer ready packaging.
2007
Contract manufacturing of non-colostrum health supplement commenced.
2008
Construction commenced on a 30.000 square feet expansion to increase production capabilities.
2009
APS BioGroup became the largest manufacturer of colostrum products in the world.
2010
Dryer enhancements that allow APS BioGroup to produce special colostrum products with increased flowability and solubility completed.
In-house chemistry and microbiology laboratories expanded.
2011
APS Biogroup wins the Presidential E-Award for increasing US exports. The award was presented to APS BioGroup by Secretary of Commerce by Gary Locke.
2012
A new 90,000 square foot headquarter building was purchased by APS BioGroup.
2013
Expansion of the new facility is completed. With this expansion, APS’s colostrum production capacity was increased by 50%, contract manufacturing capacity was expanded by 75% and in-house laboratory capabilities were enhanced with the addition of five additional full-time graduate scientists.
2014
APS BioGroup operates in three divisions:
