ecosyl products
Ecosyl Products manufactures biological silage inoculants based on the proprietary Lactobacillus plantarum MTD/1 strain, selling direct to dairy and beef farmers and custom contractors in the UK, the United States, Germany, Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands as a subsidiary of Volac International.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersRoyston, United Kingdom
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ecosyl products does
Ecosyl Products is a UK-based manufacturer of biological silage additives, founded in 1984 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volac International Limited since 2002. The company develops and sells inoculant products that improve the fermentation, aerobic stability, and nutritional retention of conserved forage and grain, primarily serving dairy and beef farmers alongside custom harvesting contractors in the UK, the United States, Germany, Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Core operations are split between Volac's headquarters in Royston, Hertfordshire, and a US subsidiary based in Pace, Florida, with product research, development, and manufacturing led from a dedicated R&D facility in Port Talbot, Wales under technical lead Philip Jones.
The company's product platform is built around a proprietary strain of Lactobacillus plantarum known as MTD/1, which has been the subject of more than 200 independent and on-farm trials and a substantial body of peer-reviewed research. Ecosyl's flagship product, branded Ecosyl, is a single-strain inoculant; Ecocool is a dual-acting additive combining MTD/1 with a complementary strain to improve aerobic stability at feed-out. Manufacturing relies on a patented continuous-culture fermentation process and a preservation technology that delivers a 3-year product shelf life, and the company also offers an Ultra Low Volume (ULV) application system designed to reduce water and handling requirements on farm. Recent portfolio extensions include Ecocool Grain, targeting crimped and moist grain-based crops.
Ecosyl generates revenue through direct, one-time purchase sales of its inoculant products, offered in five pack sizes covering 50, 200, 400, and 800 tonne forage treatments to accommodate farm and contractor-scale operations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and appears to be set at the SKU level, with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or service recurring component. Commercial differentiation rests on strain uniqueness, peer-reviewed performance evidence, the DLG quality approval, and Volac's on-farm nutritional advisory capability, rather than on a digital or software component to the offering.
ecosyl products firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ecosyl products
- Legal name
- Volac International Limited
- Website
- https://ecosyl.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Ecosyl Products manufactures biological silage inoculants based on the proprietary Lactobacillus plantarum MTD/1 strain, selling direct to dairy and beef farmers and custom contractors in the UK, the United States, Germany, Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands as a subsidiary of Volac International.
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- akta.pro rank
ecosyl products industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Silage Additives
- NAICS
- Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)
- SIC
- Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Forage Preservation & Additives (Silage Inoculants, Preservatives) (AFADAHAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM), Biological Seed Treatments & Inoculants (within Biologicals) (AFABAEAL)
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Where ecosyl products is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Royston
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
ecosyl products business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations
Revenue model
- Silage Additive Products: Ecosyl generates revenue through the sale of silage additive products including Ecosyl (for all forage types), Ecocool and Ecocool Grain (for corn and grain crops at risk of aerobic instability). Products are sold in various packaging sizes (50, 100, 200, 400, 800 ton treatment) in both liquid and dry formulations. Products are manufactured by Volac to the highest specification and backed by over 30 years of research.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ecosyl - Multiple packaging sizes for different operation scales |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ecocool and Ecocool Grain - Corn and grain silage additives |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
ecosyl products product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ecosyl Products manufactures and sells biological silage additives (bacterial inoculants) used by farmers to preserve forage crops including grass, legumes, maize, whole-crop cereals, and baled forage. Products are built around the proprietary MTD/1 strain of Lactobacillus plantarum and a patented preservation technology, and are produced using a continuous culture fermentation method that delivers up to a three-year ambient shelf life. The portfolio includes Ecosyl (general silage inoculant) and Ecocool/Ecocool Grain (dual-acting inoculants combining MTD/1 with Lactobacillus buchneri PJB/1 for aerobic stability), offered in liquid and dry formulations across multiple ton-treatment package sizes.
Product overview
Ecosyl Products offers a range of silage additive products manufactured by Volac International Limited. The product portfolio centers on two main branded offerings: Ecosyl (containing the proprietary MTD/1 bacterial strain) for general forage fermentation improvement, and Ecocool/Ecocool Grain for crops requiring both fermentation improvement and aerobic stability protection. All products utilize specially selected bacterial strains to dominate the natural fermentation process, preserve more nutrients, and improve animal performance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Ecocool: Silage additive combining two bacterial strains (Lactobacillus plantarum MTD/1 for fermentation and Lactobacillus buchneri PJB/1 for aerobic stability) for improved aerobic stability and reduced heating.
- MTD/1
Products and services
- Ecosyl Silage additive containing the proprietary MTD/1 strain of Lactobacillus plantarum used to improve fermentation and animal performance across a wide range of forage crops and ensiling conditions. Available in liquid (50, 200, 400, 800 ton treatment pack sizes) and dry granular (50 ton treatment) formulations for dairy and beef operations.
- Ecocool and Ecocool Grain Dual-acting silage additive combining Lactobacillus plantarum strain MTD/1 (improved fermentation) with Lactobacillus buchneri strain PJB/1 (improved aerobic stability). Ecocool is for forage-based crops and Ecocool Grain is for grain-based crops such as high moisture corn, earlage, and snaplage. Available in 100 and 400 ton treatment bottles for liquid application.
Quantifiable outcome
- 3.2 lbs more milk per cow per day (USA trials)
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use ecosyl products
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ecosyl products technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Feature5 records
ecosyl products partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft)coreThe German Agricultural Society (DLG) conducted independent tests on Ecocool silage additive at three separate research institutes across Germany. Based on these trials, DLG approved Ecocool for improving aerobic stability of corn and small grain silages. Although granted in Germany, DLG approval is well respected internationally and provides farmers added validation of the product's effectiveness.
- Volac International LimitedcoreVolac International Limited is the parent company that acquired Ecosyl Products Ltd, the UK-based silage additive market leader with subsidiaries in the USA. Volac produces a range of Ecosyl silage additives and is one of Europe's fastest growing and most ambitious international dairy nutrition businesses. The combined strength of Volac's sales, marketing and process capabilities with Ecosyl's market leading forage products creates a partnership driving future development and expansion of the silage additive market.
- University of Delaware (Professor Limin Kung)coreProfessor Limin Kung's research group at University of Delaware conducted corn silage trials with Ecocool showing significantly improved aerobic stability compared to untreated controls. His research on tank mix temperatures and inoculant viability has helped inform best practices for the industry.
- Kansas State University (Dr. Keith Bolsen)coreDr. Keith Bolsen at Kansas State University conducted 10 years of beef/corn silage trials comparing Ecosyl with 11 different inoculants. Found the improvement with Ecosyl was more than twice the average of all other inoculants tested.
- USDA Forage Research Center (Madison, WI)coreUSDA Agricultural Research Service Forage Research Center in Madison, Wisconsin conducts ongoing research into the reasons behind improved production with Ecosyl, including studies on nitrogen utilization and milk urea N.
- Teagasc (Ireland)coreTeagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, has conducted research on Ecosyl including studies by Dr. Tim Keady on silage digestibility and animal performance improvements.
- Various Universities and Research InstitutesminorEcosyl's research group collaborates with universities, colleges and research institutes in the UK and around the world. The company actively encourages independent authentication of research through publication in the scientific press. Extensive research publications include work from Michigan State University, University of Guelph, Dublin City University, Royal Agricultural College, and multiple UK and Irish institutions.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
ecosyl products competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ecosyl products social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
ecosyl products financial estimates
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ecosyl products leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ecosyl products funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ecosyl products M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ecosyl products
What does ecosyl products do?
Ecosyl Products manufactures and sells biological silage additives (bacterial inoculants) used by farmers to preserve forage crops including grass, legumes, maize, whole-crop cereals, and baled forage. Products are built around the proprietary MTD/1 strain of Lactobacillus plantarum and a patented preservation technology, and are produced using a continuous culture fermentation method that delivers up to a three-year ambient shelf life. The portfolio includes Ecosyl (general silage inoculant) and Ecocool/Ecocool Grain (dual-acting inoculants combining MTD/1 with Lactobacillus buchneri PJB/1 for aerobic stability), offered in liquid and dry formulations across multiple ton-treatment package sizes.
Is ecosyl products a public or private company?
ecosyl products is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was ecosyl products founded?
ecosyl products was founded in 1984.
Where is ecosyl products based?
ecosyl products is headquartered in Royston, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does ecosyl products make money?
One revenue line is on record: silage Additive Products.
Does ecosyl products have an API?
No public API is recorded for ecosyl products.
What industry is ecosyl products in?
ecosyl products's product category is Silage Additives. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFADAHAI, Forage Preservation & Additives (Silage Inoculants, Preservatives), with a secondary code of AFABAEAM, Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 32532 and its SIC code is 2836.