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2 OUR LEGACY FP&S has a long history of personal service and superior feed products. Our decades-long relationships with many customers started with Earl Fallin in 1945 when he founded the company with a patented process for producing dicalcium feed phosphate. Raised on a dairy farm and educated with a Master s degree in both chemical and mechanical engineering, Earl had a unique Following through on our commitment to the feed industry and food safety, we continue to reinvest in our infrastructure to ensure our customers that we will provide them with high quality, competitively priced products, and just as important, peace of mind. perspective on the potential for improving animal nutrition by adding minerals and other nutrients to their feed. As an animal nutritionist with one of the leading farmers cooperatives in the midwest, Mr. Fallin zeroed in on the vital role played by calcium phosphate. Further work led to his patent for dicalcium phosphate, a staple product in the animal feed industry. Mr. Fallin s pioneering efforts caught the attention of a leading phosphate production company and laid the foundation of a partnership to manufacture PURA-PHOS, his branded product. As its champion and as a sales representative for other phosphate products, Mr. Fallin came to be known as Mr. Phosphate over the course of his distinguished career. Within two decades of patenting PURA-PHOS, Mr. Fallin had expanded FP&S and its Granite City, Illinois, pilot plant into a nationally recognized mineral supply, technical sales and marketing company. In 1980, Earl s eldest son, Greg Fallin joined the company full-time. His familiarity with the family business and training in agricultural economics accelerated FP&S growth as it added complementary minerals, buffers and amino acids to the product line and launched global sourcing initiatives. Today a third generation Fallin, Gregory Fallin II continues the legacy. OUR COMPANY Feed Products and Service Company (FP&S) is committed to providing excellent, cost-effective products, services and solutions to our clients. Our infrastructure of plants and warehouses provide more than 500,000 square feet of bulk and bag storage. In addition to long-standing relationships with transportation specialists, our growing fleet of company owned tractor trailers and our own private rail fleet of more than 100 hopper cars allow us to expedite orders and provide the highest level of customer service. Animal feed manufacturers, pet food manufacturers, distributors and integrated swine, dairy, and poultry companies are all part of our diverse customer base. Our goal is to help customers achieve their business goals, including obtaining raw materials for their products at the most competitive prices in the market. Our staff members are experienced and knowledgeable problem-solvers. Customers benefit not only from their detailed understanding of product properties but also their familiarity with distribution methods. As a result, orders arrive as expected, when expected.

3 OUR LEGACY FP&S has a long history of personal service and superior feed products. Our decades-long relationships with many customers started with Earl Fallin in 1945 when he founded the company with a patented process for producing dicalcium feed phosphate. Raised on a dairy farm and educated with a Master s degree in both chemical and mechanical engineering, Earl had a unique Following through on our commitment to the feed industry and food safety, we continue to reinvest in our infrastructure to ensure our customers that we will provide them with high quality, competitively priced products, and just as important, peace of mind. perspective on the potential for improving animal nutrition by adding minerals and other nutrients to their feed. As an animal nutritionist with one of the leading farmers cooperatives in the midwest, Mr. Fallin zeroed in on the vital role played by calcium phosphate. Further work led to his patent for dicalcium phosphate, a staple product in the animal feed industry. Mr. Fallin s pioneering efforts caught the attention of a leading phosphate production company and laid the foundation of a partnership to manufacture PURA-PHOS, his branded product. As its champion and as a sales representative for other phosphate products, Mr. Fallin came to be known as Mr. Phosphate over the course of his distinguished career. Within two decades of patenting PURA-PHOS, Mr. Fallin had expanded FP&S and its Granite City, Illinois, pilot plant into a nationally recognized mineral supply, technical sales and marketing company. In 1980, Earl s eldest son, Greg Fallin joined the company full-time. His familiarity with the family business and training in agricultural economics accelerated FP&S growth as it added complementary minerals, buffers and amino acids to the product line and launched global sourcing initiatives. Today a third generation Fallin, Gregory Fallin II continues the legacy. OUR COMPANY Feed Products and Service Company (FP&S) is committed to providing excellent, cost-effective products, services and solutions to our clients. Our infrastructure of plants and warehouses provide more than 500,000 square feet of bulk and bag storage. In addition to long-standing relationships with transportation specialists, our growing fleet of company owned tractor trailers and our own private rail fleet of more than 100 hopper cars allow us to expedite orders and provide the highest level of customer service. Animal feed manufacturers, pet food manufacturers, distributors and integrated swine, dairy, and poultry companies are all part of our diverse customer base. Our goal is to help customers achieve their business goals, including obtaining raw materials for their products at the most competitive prices in the market. Our staff members are experienced and knowledgeable problem-solvers. Customers benefit not only from their detailed understanding of product properties but also their familiarity with distribution methods. As a result, orders arrive as expected, when expected.

4 LOGISTICS: RIVER, ROAD AND RAIL Since 1986, when Greg Fallin became FP&S chief executive officer, the company has made the transition from a sales agency to a full-line distributor with a strategic warehouse system and integrated river, road and rail shipping network. It has turned industry trends like feed company consolidation, greater demand for efficiency in the animal agriculture supply chain and automated processes into growth opportunities. The FP&S story is one of steady progress, built on the defining principle of value-added customer service. That business model has led to development of distinct capabilities in material handling, transloading, warehousing, packaging and blending and container expediting and brokerage. Customers can depend on FP&S for reliable on-time delivery because we control distribution from the time the product is sourced until the order is completed. Our infrastructure stretches from ocean shipping arrangements to rivers, roads and rail systems in North America. With this reach we seek out the most cost-effective shipping routes and pass those savings along to customers in the form of competitive pricing. When customers timetables call for accelerated delivery or special shipping instructions, we are able to accommodate those needs because we have strong and long-standing relationships with logistic companies. Whether the customer needs one pallet of a particular feed ingredient or a rail car s worth whether the delivery arrives by barge, train or truck whether the raw material originated in the United States or halfway around the world FP&S remains committed to meeting the customer s need at the most competitive price.

5 WAREHOUSE BLENDING AND PACKAGING FACILITIES Strategically placed warehouses and significant investments in material handling and packaging capabilities add to the effectiveness of our distribution system. FP&S owns 500,000 square feet of warehouse space in addition to storage at other strategic locations around North America. Our warehouses play a key role in customer service. Deliberate placement underscores our commitment to be able to meet customers quality and delivery specifications. The ample space and professional management of our warehouse system has made FP&S a valued partner for both customers and suppliers. Within our warehouse system are facilities that can accept container-size shipments and break them into amounts to match customer orders, whether they want bulk shipments or bags. Suppliers store products with us because they trust us to maintain ingredient quality and provide easy access when they need their material. They also have the assurance of certified food safety.

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7 Magnesium Oxide Feed grade magnesium oxide is a free flowing, calcined natural magnesite manufactured from quality deposits characterized by high magnesium content. This material plays an important role in animal diets by promoting normal appetites, growth and reproduction. Magnesium oxide also plays an important role in the prevention of grass tetany. FP&S adheres to AFIA s Safe Feed/Safe Food guidelines at both our Madison, Illinois and Bonner Springs, Kansas facilities. We ensure the material is suitable for our customers needs with policies that provide material free of foreign matter. We analyze material in our state-of-the-art laboratory to guarantee quality, Mg levels to spec and proper particle sizing. We have several grades of magnesium oxide, including a Multi-Hearth Furnace (MHF) low dust granular grade, a highly reactive block grade, and a standard shaft kiln granular grade. Exclusive North American marketing rights of high quality MHF material, combined with over thirty years of experience sourcing magnesium oxide globally, gives us the ability to supply our customers with multiple grades of product at competitive price points.

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9 Phosphate Feed grade phosphate is a mineral supplement that helps meet animal essential nutrient requirements. Monocalcium phosphate is produced by reacting calcium carbonate and defluorinated phosphoric acid, and is a highly available source of phosphorus and calcium for use with all animal species. Ninety percent of phosphate production globally is used for fertilizer grade material. FP&S focuses solely on feed grade phosphate, and we adhere to AFIA s Safe Feed/Safe Food guidelines at all of our facilities. We ensure the material is suitable for our customers needs with policies that allow for certificates of analysis for every load. We analyze material in our state-of-the-art laboratory to guarantee quality, and ensure levels of phosphate and calcium are to spec. FP&S has been in the feed phosphate business since our founding in We have been, and will continue to be, a leading supplier of this essential mineral for generations to come. FP&S continues a 65+ year tradition of supplying quality feed phosphates across North America.

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11 Urea Feed grade urea is a non-protein nitrogen supplement for ruminant animal feeds. It is produced by the reaction of ammonia with carbon dioxide. Urea is produced around the world, with a global capacity of over 100 million tons per year. The majority of urea production is used in the form of granular fertilizer, which demands over 90% of production. FP&S focuses its efforts solely on supplying quality feed grade urea prills to our customer base. We do not supply or trade fertilizer grade material, as doing so could threaten the integrity of feed grade prills that we supply our feed market. Not only does FP&S focus solely on feed grade material, we adhere to AFIA s Safe Feed/Safe Food guidelines at our facilities. We ensure the material is suitable for our customers needs with policies that provide material free of foreign matter. We condition the material to reduce setting up/caking. We analyze material in our state of the art laboratory to guarantee quality, limit formaldehyde levels to AAFCO requirements and adhere to proper SGN sizing. FP&S is setting a new standard in the urea market by ensuring quality prill size by using our RoTap rotary screening device for particle size analysis. In-house SGN determination allows us to quantitatively make certain we supply prills in an ideal size range.

12 Sodium Bicarbonate Feed grade sodium bicarbonate is a clean source of unchlorinated sodium used in a wide range of animal feeds, Amino Acids L-lysine monohydrochloride is one of the essential amino acids needed by any living organism. Amino acids are required for maximizing animal growth. Lysine is the first limiting amino acid in swine and the second limiting amino acid in poultry feed. Cutting edge fermentation technology is applied to produce the material. FP&S has been supplying lysine to the feed industry for decades. including feed manufactured for cattle and poultry. In cattle, the buffering capabilities of sodium bicarbonate help stabilize rumen acids, promoting feed intake and improving the performance of the rumen for enhanced production. FP&S ensures material is suitable for our customers needs with policies that adhere to AFIA s Safe Feed/Safe Food standards and provide material free of foreign matter. We analyze material in our state of the art laboratory to guarantee quality, ensure sodium levels are to spec and particle size is an acceptable range. Routine ph testing is a complimentary service provided by our laboratory staff. We adhere to AFIA s Safe Feed/Safe Food guidelines at our Madison, Illinois facility. We ensure the material is suitable for our customers needs with policies that provide material free of foreign matter. We analyze material in our state-of-the-art laboratory to guarantee the quality of our lysine supply. Amino acids have been a specialty of FP&S for over 30 years, and are an important part of today s animal agriculture. Growing demand has significantly altered the supply chain. FP&S continues to provide a vital path to the market with material handling, sales and delivery. Animal feed bicarb is the largest market segment of what is commonly referred to as baking soda. FP&S has custom equipment which is built to efficiently handle the powdery characteristics of feed grade sodium bicarbonate.

13 Sodium Bicarbonate Feed grade sodium bicarbonate is a clean source of unchlorinated sodium used in a wide range of animal feeds, Amino Acids L-lysine monohydrochloride is one of the essential amino acids needed by any living organism. Amino acids are required for maximizing animal growth. Lysine is the first limiting amino acid in swine and the second limiting amino acid in poultry feed. Cutting edge fermentation technology is applied to produce the material. FP&S has been supplying lysine to the feed industry for decades. including feed manufactured for cattle and poultry. In cattle, the buffering capabilities of sodium bicarbonate help stabilize rumen acids, promoting feed intake and improving the performance of the rumen for enhanced production. FP&S ensures material is suitable for our customers needs with policies that adhere to AFIA s Safe Feed/Safe Food standards and provide material free of foreign matter. We analyze material in our state of the art laboratory to guarantee quality, ensure sodium levels are to spec and particle size is an acceptable range. Routine ph testing is a complimentary service provided by our laboratory staff. We adhere to AFIA s Safe Feed/Safe Food guidelines at our Madison, Illinois facility. We ensure the material is suitable for our customers needs with policies that provide material free of foreign matter. We analyze material in our state-of-the-art laboratory to guarantee the quality of our lysine supply. Amino acids have been a specialty of FP&S for over 30 years, and are an important part of today s animal agriculture. Growing demand has significantly altered the supply chain. FP&S continues to provide a vital path to the market with material handling, sales and delivery. Animal feed bicarb is the largest market segment of what is commonly referred to as baking soda. FP&S has custom equipment which is built to efficiently handle the powdery characteristics of feed grade sodium bicarbonate.

14 ANIMAL HEALTH We are a Pennfield Animal Health products distributor. As a long-standing manufacturer and supplier of feed grade dry and water soluble chlortetracycline, oxytetracycline and related combination antibiotics, Pennfield Animal Health is a leader in the animal health industry in the United States. With the addition of Pennfield Animal Health products to our product line, we can simplify your ordering process. By partnering with Pennfield Animal Health, FP&S can now supply your requirements for quality minerals, amino acids and Pennfield Feed Additives. Products are available for pick up from our warehouse in Madison, Illinois or from the Pennfield warehouse in Omaha, Nebraska. We can also deliver products to you by the pallet or by the truckload. Supporting the Feed Industry s commitment to Safe Feed/ Safe Food and the Food Safety Modernization Act is important to us. Safe Feed/Safe Food is more than a slogan to FP&S, it s a company-wide global commitment.

15 QUALITY The individual properties of minerals and nutrients blended into feed products require different handling processes. FP&S has all the tools to match those properties. From automated packaging to a full complement of screens, we ensure that customers quality and consistency requirements are met. The result is an efficient material handling system that enhances our ability to deliver high-quality ingredients that meet specifications for nutrition and physical properties. It also gives customers the flexibility to order products in the quantities and packaging that best fit their facilities and needs, from bulk to bags. FP&S product range, global reach and world-class service set us apart as a single source supplier for leading animal feed producers. Our vendor relationships span 20, 50 and even 60 years, and are key to our customers assurance that they will have access to the ingredients they need when they need them, at the best available price. These strengths have made FP&S a valued partner for a broad range of participants in the feed products industry, including major animal feed producers, local feed stores, large livestock farms and companion animal food companies. STATE-OF-THE-ART LABORATORY Because food safety is at the forefront of our company s commitment to be the best possible ingredient supplier, we have invested heavily in quality control to ensure food safety in all of our products. A new state-of-the art microwave plasma atomic emissions spectrometer allows for timely evaluation of routine certificates of analysis along with wet chemistry for magnesium determination. Our expertly trained lab technicians run thousands of samples verifying chemistry through a number of AOAC approved processes. Continuous improvements in the safety of the ingredients we provide to our customers means better outcomes for our world and for generations to come.

16 FP&S serves customers with our company-owned infrastructure of plants, warehouses and transloading facilities. Our truck and rail fleet are company-owned as well. Our storage facilities are located on major river arteries and railroad gateways. Our transloading facilities are conveniently located where these rail lines and highways intersect ensuring timely and dependable deliveries. For more information about our facilities and products give us a call or visit our website. FEED PRODUCTS & SERVICE COMPANY HEADQUARTERS: Gravois Road St. Louis, MO Toll-free: Local: Fax: