Grain Processing Corporation Donates CEDEX HT Analyzer to Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine
AMES, IOWA (December 2, 2024) — Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a KENT® Corporation family business, is pleased to announce its donation of a used CEDEX HT Analyzer to the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Iowa State University (ISU).
The CEDEX HT Analyzer, valued at $94,000, enhances workflow efficiencies in quality control and manufacturing processes related to cell culture monitoring and profiling.
Following consultations with Dr. Paull Plummer from ISU’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, the CEDEX HT Analyzer was installed at the Core Facility, a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration. This strategic placement helps ensure cutting-edge research and diagnostics can thrive for years to come.
“This contribution will benefit not only the CVM, but also other colleges and departments at ISU,” said KENT®’s V.P. of Enterprise Innovation Jeff Underwood. "KENT® Corporation and Grain Processing Corporation are committed to supporting the world-class research and thought leadership emerging from Iowa State.”
About Grain Processing Corporation
For more than 80 years, Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) has provided superior grain-based products and exceptional service to iconic brands and companies worldwide. From Field to Family®, GPC uses corn, chickpeas, soy and other grains and pulses to craft high-quality ingredients used in the food, beverage, industrial, agricultural and pet care industries. Headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, with facilities across the United States, GPC is a fourth-generation, family-owned business. Visit www.grainprocessing.com for more information.
About KENT® Corporation
Founded in 1927, today KENT® Corporation is a diversified, family-owned company headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa (USA) with operating subsidiaries involved in corn wet milling, the production of animal feeds, and the manufacture of food, beverage an ingredients, agriculture and pet-care pet products. KENT® is led by third generation family member, Gage A. Kent.