Devro s.r.o. Information

Devro is one of the world’s leading suppliers of collagen casings for food, used by customers in the production of a wide variety of sausages and other meat products. Collagen is a naturally occurring polymer which is transformed into gel, tubular casing and film at Devro’s manufacturing sites in the USA, UK, Czech Republic and Australia. Devro employs over 2,200 people, with skills and knowledge ranging from chemical and electrical engineering to food technology, meat science and environmental health. Over 100 staff are in daily contact with more than 1,000 customers, providing specialist technical advice and support for sophisticated food manufacturing operations in more than 100 countries. Regional Business Directors have responsibility for day-to-day sales and manufacturing operations, with profit accountability. Strategy, financial policy, marketing and information systems are managed centrally, with an Executive Management Committee and a Board of Directors providing leadership and experience. Devro plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in June 1993.