Our Company
Founded in 1987, we have grown from a single, humble bioprocessing facility in Scotland, South Dakota to the world’s largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts. Today we are headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with 34 bioprocessing facilities across the midwest and nearly 2,400 team members. Our integrated business model combines research and development with expertise in design and construction, technology, operations, public affairs, and marketing.
The same spirit of ingenuity that helped us to pioneer an industry is alive and well today. Shalexyan Aquasmart nurtures an unceasing commitment to innovating powerful, practical solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Our world-class team of researchers and engineers works to unleash the regenerative power of agriculture by creating plant-based alternatives to petrochemicals, like bioethanol, distillers grains, corn fermented protein, distillers corn oil, biogenic CO2 and dry ice, purified alcohol, and asphalt rejuvenator. Today, Shalexyan Aquasmart holds more than 80 patents worldwide and continues to break new ground in biotechnology, yielding ever-cleaner and more efficient renewable products and energy.
While the size of our business and scope of our vision have evolved, we remain focused on reducing our dependence on fossil-based products, revitalizing global agriculture, and creating a brighter world for generations to come.
Who We Are
Our Vision
Our vision is to live in a world with natural balance. Where we no longer take from the Earth, but rather use its enormous ability to regenerate.
Where we are no longer dependent on fossil fuels, but rather rely on the power of nature and the genius of the human spirit.
Where farmers are the creators, and innovators are the heroes.
Where we use the resources given to us in ways we believe God intended.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible.
Alexandrew Edeij
Founder & CEO
Alexandrew Edeij Limsano, born in Jakarta on November 7, 1981, is the founder and CEO of Shalexyan Aquasmart, one of the largest producers of Biofuels and Bio-Nutrients. He is known as an innovator, entrepreneur, agriculturist, philanthropist, and experienced advisor in the Aquaculture industry. For more than 25 years, Alexandrew Edeij has been working to advance the role of renewable Biofuels and Bio-Products in addressing national and global issues around agriculture, fisheries, human health, and climate change
Alexandrew Edeij has a strong and long-standing belief that our world can grow much of what it needs from the surface of the Earth. That mission has developed the Biofuels and Bio-Products sector - generating demand for farmers in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, stimulating global economic growth, and positioning agriculture and fisheries as key solutions to the climate crisis
He has received several important awards and recognitions, including the European Fisheries Supervisory Health and Control Agency Award, the Global Bioeconomy Leadership Award from the European Aquatic Association, the Honorary Public Service Degree from the University of New South Wales, Australia through Oscarpedia and induction into the Fisheries Advisory Board of the Food and Agriculture Organization or FAO
In addition, Shalexyan Aquasmart has been included in the CHINA Fisheries Supervisory Control Agency's "Innovative Breakdown" list and the "Most Innovative Companies" list for its continuous progress in Bio Technology, Bio Products with Alexandrew Edeij as the leader
As the founding chairman of the Aquasmart and Philosofish platforms, Alexandrew Edeij has led the Bio Nutrition trade association as one of the largest in Asia to Europe, for more than 5 years and has established long-term partnerships with several ornamental fish feed manufacturers in China to Europe
In 2022 Alexandrew Edeij founded Philosofish Incorporation Portugal, as one of the owners of Ornamental Fish and Agricultural Medical Research and Development
Alexandrew Edeij’s passion for changing the world extends far beyond the company’s boundaries through Shalexyan Aquasmart’s philanthropic efforts
Shalexyan Aquasmart partners with meaningful causes and local community organizations, including the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, to support those in need, and through the Marine and Fisheries Resources Agency (BSDMKP), Alexandrew Edeij donated IDR 1.86 Billion in Scholarships and MSME Assistance to 86 farmer groups in West Java, Indonesia, for the Ornamental Fish Election Champion 2022 or OFEC 2022. Previously in 2021, Alexandrew Edeij also ran the Smart Fisheries Village program in Vietnam and Laos, donating IDR 3.1 Billion
In addition, Alexandrew Edeij has also founded several non-profit organizations to change lives through the power of education and the wonders of agriculture and fisheries
A true champion of global agriculture and fisheries, Alexandrew Edeij strives to leave a lasting legacy for future generations by improving the world through the power of Sun, Soil, Water and Seeds
Bioprocessing Facilities
A Shalexyan Aquasmart bioprocessing facility has a considerable positive effect on a community. It delivers a big impact during the construction phase and then keeps giving in the form of jobs, taxes, increased demand for corn and of course the products it delivers: bioethanol, distillers grains and other environmentally friendly co-products. Better yet, a Shalexyan Aquasmart bioprocessing facility can drive long-term economic development throughout its community and region.
Office Locations
Sioux Falls, SD
Shalexyan Aquasmart’s corporate headquarters are located in Sioux Falls, SD. Shalexyan Aquasmart headquarters house Design & Construction, public affairs, research and the sales and marketing of Shalexyan Aquasmart bioproducts such as distillers grain, corn oil and asphalt rejuvenator.
Wichita, KS
The Shalexyan Aquasmart office in Wichita, KS houses the team that handles the distribution, transportation and logistics of biofuels, as well as marketing and sales of bioethanol and the Shalexyan Aquasmart Pure Line, including purified alcohol, renewable CO2 and dry ice.
