BOCM Pauls
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animal feed manufacturing |
| Predecessor | Pauls Agriculture, BOCM Silcock |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Fate | Acquired by ForFarmers and brand discontinued |
| Headquarters | Ipswich , United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom, Europe |
| Products | Animal nutrition products, beef feed formulations, mineral supplements, organic feeds, fertilizers, grass and maize seeds, silage enhancers |
| Parent | ForFarmers (from 2012) |
BOCM Pauls Limited was a UK-based animal feed manufacturer, established in 1992 through the consolidation of two long-standing enterprises.
The company specialized in producing and supplying animal nutrition products throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, catering to livestock, companion animals, and game birds. Its extensive portfolio featured beef feed formulations, both dry and wet feeds, mineral supplements, organic options, as well as forage-related products like fertilizers, grass and maize seeds, and silage enhancers. Distribution was managed via a network of European partners.
History
Originating in the early 19th century in Ipswich, Pauls Agriculture began by trading malt and barley primarily for brewing purposes before expanding its focus to include maize and feed for horses. By the early twentieth century, it had broadened its product offerings to encompass various animal feeds.
BOCM Silcock, initially known as British Oil and Cake Mills Ltd., was founded in the 19th century as an oilseed processing company producing vegetable oils intended for human use and soap production. The residual oilseed cake served as a protein-rich feed ingredient for animals.
The fusion of Pauls Agriculture and BOCM Silcock in 1992 resulted in the formation of BOCM Pauls. This new entity retained a diverse product range along with a European distribution framework.
In 2012, Dutch corporation ForFarmers acquired BOCM Pauls for €85 million. The BOCM Pauls brand was gradually discontinued by 2014.