Based in Layton, Utah, UST provides comprehensive services to its clientele, encompassing everything from formulation and product development to manufacturing and packaging
Somafina acquires nutraceuticals manufacturer UST. (Credit: Michele Blackwell on Unsplash)
Somafina, a firm under the umbrella of Heartwood Partners, has acquired UST Corporation, a contract manufacturer specialising in vitamins, minerals, and supplements, for an undisclosed sum.
Based in Layton, Utah, UST provides comprehensive services to its clientele, encompassing everything from formulation and product development to manufacturing and packaging.
Moreover, UST boasts an internally ISO-certified testing laboratory, highlighting its commitment to the scientific and quality-driven production of advanced supplement varieties and formats.
Somafina CEO John Niemi said: “We are deeply excited to partner with UST. Situated in a key hub of nutraceutical supplement manufacturing in greater Salt Lake City and with significant production capacity, UST is on an exciting growth path.
“Our combined production capabilities, spanning across capsule, gummy, powder, and liquid format manufacturing, means Somafina is well situated to service the broad product set requirements of our supplement brand customers moving forward.”
Niemi added: “The acquisition and integration of UST enables Somafina to offer the highest quality in nutritional supplements, attractive lead times, and MoQ flexibility.
“Additionally, UST’s 20+ year history of commitment to quality and ISO-certified laboratory testing provides our customers with vital quality, technical, and formulation expertise.
“Their two-decade track record of growth and innovation in the nutraceutical category is unmatched.”
Heartwood Partners’ partner James Sidwa said: “We are thrilled with this strategic add-on acquisition and Somafina’s potential moving forward.
“Somafina continues to expand its capabilities across manufacturing, ingredient formulation, and quality with the focused goal of supporting its customers.”
Offering a diverse range of delivery formats, including capsules, liquids, powders, tablets, and using advanced gummy technology, Somafina produces these supplements in fully accredited facilities.