With breeder farms, feed mills and a contract growing department, Sneha Farms' fully integrated approach to broiler production has delivered substantial growth for the Company since it was formed in 1995. The new hatchery, due to be completed in May 2010, will be fitted with 18 SmartSet 115 Setters and 18 SmartHatch Hatchers, to produce 600,000 day-old chicks per week.

Sneha Farms' director, Mr Reddy is enthusiastic about the new partnership. He said: "With a thriving, modern integration in this part of India, the time is right to expand our operations with a state of the art hatchery.

"Pas Reform has a good reputation here in the Indian market and we are impressed by the professionalism and expertise of Pas Reform's people."

The Dutch company's ability to provide support and feedback through trained Indian engineers locally, was, says Mr Reddy, an important factor in deciding who to work with on the new hatchery project.

Dr Tan Ee Seng, Pas Reform's Sales Director in Asia says: "We are delighted to have been awarded this contract and look forward to working with Sneha Farms, to help further their ambitious plans for future growth, in what is for Pas Reform an important strategic growth market."

Dr Tan Ee Seng, Sales Director Asia of Pas Reform Hatchery Technologies and Sneha Farms' Director, Mr Reddy