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Designed by the architectural from of Reddemann-Domann, Inc., the Chr. Hansen Research Laboratory building was completed in 1961 at an approximate cost of $500,000. Christian Hansen, Inc., began in Denmark in 1873, after Christian Hansen discovered a commercial method of producing the enzyme rennet. Very soon thereafter the company moved to Little Falls, New York, which was the dairy and cheese center of the United States at the time. In 1930, a plant was built in West Allis. Several additions were made to the plant and, in 1946, an additional building was constructed. Today, the West Allis location--the company's North American headquarters--continues to manufacture dairy cultures, dairy flavors, natural and artificial colors, enzymes and probiotics for human health. This facility serves as the research & development center for all of the aforementioned products.
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