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“Working with a new manufacturer can be an expensive trial and error

About Uckele Health & Nutrition

process. From the beginning introduction with Scott, to the final tweaks to the

In 1962, Uckele Animal Health Distributing, Inc. was founded by William Uckele

packaging I was impressed with their

Sr. to help farmers in southeast Michigan feed their livestock better. That beginning

professionalism and communication.

sparked a passion among future generations of the Uckele family for applying

They explained everything clearly and

scientifically proven nutritional principles in practical ways to improve the lives of

made sure I knew what was going on at

animals and humans alike.

every step of the process. I am happy I partnered with the right people.

Still family owned and privately held, Uckele Health & Nutrition, Inc. is able to pursue its passion for helping others achieve optimal health through nutrition

Customer service along with quality

across the world, without compromising for the kind of short-term goals that

products and attention to detail make a

corporations must pursue to keep investors happy.

great manufacturing partner for many years to come. “

The company has demonstrated enormous capacity for flexibility, innovation and diversity. Uckele formulates unique, ground-breaking supplements using cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities to produce products formulated for

- Bill Hemp Oil Company

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animals and people.

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Our Commitment to Quality “Making people and their animals healthier” is our passion. That’s why we’ve committed ourselves to the science of nutritional health for over 57 years, formulating, customizing and manufacturing the highest quality nutritional products on the market. That’s our highest priority.

Uckele’s daily operations take place on two campuses, in four GMP compliant manufacturing facilities. We continually invest in the latest technology and equipment to produce supplements in a broad range of forms, from capsules to tablets, liquids, powders, soft gels, chewables, sublinguals, pellets, pastes and more.

Additionally, Uckele has a manufacturing facility strictly for topical products such as liniments, salves, creams, liquids and gels.

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“Since 2014, Uckele has been our key partner for contract manufacturing. They have supported us in building and growing our business both in the USA and Europe.

They are very customer driven and have an amazing team of experts at hand to support us as and when needed.

Our relationship started initially as private labelling, but quickly turned into custom formulations. Their expertise in formulation and product development has enabled us to bring new and exciting products to market for our customers.�

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- International Supplement Company

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Jack Grogan, Chief Science Officer and Certified Nutritionist, has been influential in the development of hundreds of proprietary nutritional formulas and programs that address the specific needs of people and their animals, consulting for high level athletes, both equine and human, team physicians and trainers as well as veterinarians, chiropractors, trainers, naturopaths and nutritionists.

Jack is a recognized expert in Hair Mineral Analysis, a key tool in determining the causes of nutritional imbalances or deficiencies.

With considerable experience in the fields of biology, biochemistry and nutrition, he has demonstrated significant success in balancing

Jack Grogan Certified Nutritionist & Chief Science Officer

mineral chemistry, strengthening the basic metabolism and improving biological efficiency.

Mike Uckele is the third-generation owner of Uckele Health & Nutrition. Mike has worked extensively in the area of nutrition for more than 25 years, researching and developing unique formulations that address basic and specific nutritional needs for animals and people, including customized protocols for hundreds of professional and Olympic athletes worldwide.

In addition to being a founding member of the National Animal Supplement Council, Mike is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Oil Chemist Society, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the American College for Advancement in Medicine, the Institute of Functional Medicine and the American Association of Integrative Medicine.

Amongst other accolades, Mike was recognized as the Michigan Small-Business Person of the Year in 2011. He is a frequent resource for feature articles in national and regional nutrition publications, and earned his diploma as a Certified Nutritionist from American Health Sciences University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, from Michigan State University. Mike also serves as an active Board of Director with the National Animal Supplement Council, a Board Member of the ProMedica Bixby/Herrick Hospital Foundation, a Board Member of the University of Toledo Family Business Center Advisory Board, and as a Board of Director with CanBiocin, a Canadian biotechnology corporation.

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Formulation Experts -

THE UCKELE DIFFERENCE • 80+ years combined formulation experience • Hundreds of new formulas developed each year • Chief Science Officer, On-staff Veterinarian, Nutritionists, Chemists, and PD Specialists

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Fast Turnaround Long lead times? Not with Uckele.

We have day and night shifts to deliver the best lead times to all of our customers – big and small!

Your Formula or Ours Uckele can oversee the development of any – or every aspect of your end product, whether it’s ingredients, formulas, regulatory oversight, manufacturing, packaging and label design, or all of the above. Most important is the partnership we develop as your team interacts with our team, walking through the process from start to finish, we’re with you every step of the way to develop products that exceed your expectations.

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New Product Development Process & Timeline Phase 1

The Product Development ateam will identify the time, scope, & cost requirements associated with the project.

Phase 2

1-2 weeks from receiving all of the information about your product, a preliminary SOW will be sent to you for your approval outlining the cost and scope of the project.

Feasibility

Statement of Work (SOW)

Phase 3 R&D

By signing and returning the SOW, a test batch can now be scheduled. In 2-4 weeks, an initial prototype will be produced and delivered to you for approval.

The test batch is free of charge. At this time, labels can be designed and the proofing process started.

Thousands of Inventoried Ingredients Uckele’s unique formulas are created by researching thousands of raw ingredients and their combinations. Currently, we have over

Raw materials are qualified based on

3,000 active formulas and warehouse over 2,000

Freshness, identity, purity and potency.

different raw materials on site. These materials

Once each ingredient has passed all quality

include standard, proprietary and specialty

checks, it is released for use and tracked

ingredients, such as hemp.

through a customized software system to maintain strict lot control and full traceability

We have strict regulations to control the

Phase 4

Purchase Order

Upon approval of the final prototype, you will get a final SOW and terms will be established.

After signing the final SOW, the label can be finalized, and a purchase order can be accepted.

In 4-12 weeks (determined by product type and material Complete availability), your order is completed. Quality control systems are put into place at each phase of the manuProduction facturing process. High quality is the number one goal at Uckele.

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from start to finish.

quality of our ingredients and processes. All ingredients are purchased from pre-qualified

If you prefer, we can design a product to

vendors and are quarantined upon receipt.

use only U.S. sourced ingredients, or

Incoming components undergo GMP-compliant

source ingredients from specific regions or

quality inspection and control checks upon

countries.

arrival based on predetermined specifications.

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In-house Lab & Microbial Testing As a contract manufacturer

We have a fully-staffed & equipped

and a supplier of direct-to-consumer

microbiological laboratory.

dietary supplements, our entire business relies on the quality of the

Product Forms

Tablets

Powders

Liquids

Salves

products we produce. Our testing

Sprays

Shampoos

Gels

Liniments

and validation process ensures all

Pastes Capsules

raw materials and finished goods always meet our high expectations

Package Types

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for purity and quality standards.

Our lab personnel consistently upgrade our stringent product quality testing procedures, which involve both in-house and outside laboratory analysis.

From stability testing to validated

Sprays

Tubes

Stand-Up Pouches

Pails

Bulk Bags & Totes

Form-Fill Seal Pouches

qualitative and quantitative test

Pumps

Stick Packs & Sachets

Daily & Multi Packets

methodologies, we ensure product

Bottles

Jars

purity and potency.

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“From our very first introduction to Uckele Health & Nutrition at a trade show, they have been willing to work with us to fill our supplement needs.

Regulatory Support

They have been helpful throughout our marketing process from providing a quality probiotic supplement to getting that same product to customers on time. We are especially pleased with

To ensure that the product is fresh, pure, and potent, each product is manufactured using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintains compliance with the FDA regulations by adhering to the Code of Federal Regulations, title 21, part 111.

their customer service people who treat

Uckele is a founding and audited member of the NASC, whose overriding goal is to protect and

us with respect while understanding our

enhance the integrity of the animal health product industry. The cornerstone of NASC’s mission is

needs as a niche-market company. Their

to work cooperatively with state, federal and international government officials to create a legislative

commitment to providing the best

and regulatory environment that provides a framework that is fair, reasonable, responsible

service has benefited our company in

and nationally consistent.

doing the same. These attributes are the reason that we have depended on them for so many years. Without

Shipping product outside of the U.S.?

We can help with export documentation requirements.

hesitation I can highly recommend them

Samples from each production run are retained in segregated storage within our facility for a

as a professional company to help any

minimum of one year past expiration or best-by date, and can easily be referenced for any reason.

nutritionally-related business.�

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- Tony

President, Probiotic Supplement Company

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No Set Minimums

Label Capabilities Label reviews are our strength.

We do them for you at no extra charge.

Our team works with entrepreneurs that operate a wide range of business sizes, from reputable corporations to start-ups. We can handle virtually any size order, and offer flexible manufacturing for long and short runs to meet both small and large-scale market demands.

We work in a batch making process and are most efficient in a full batch.

With our variety of mixers and state-of-the-art equipment, we are able to be flexible with our minimums.

Although most of our customers develop their own labels, you have the option of taking advantage of our graphic design department, specializing in dietary supplement labels. We have the technical ability to combine detailed regulatory requirements with the creativity required to develop a label that differentiates your product from the competition.

Our product development and quality control teams have the expertise to provide regulatory review on your label to help you maintain complete compliance with stringent guidelines and regulations.

You can achieve regulatory compliance and be confident your products are made under tightly-controlled GMP conditions.

Human Capsules (example)

Upon request, we will provide Finished Product Specification

100 lb. batch, 60 ct. units,

Sheets and Certificates of Analysis.

600 mg. capsules = 1260 units

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Making people and their animals healthier.”

Uckele Health & Nutrition, Inc. 800-248-0330 5600 Silberhorn Hwy., Blissfield, MI 49228 US www.uckelecorp.com ©9/2019