GENENCOR CELEBRATES OPENING OF ITS WUXI, CHINA PRODUCTION FACILITY

WUXI, CHINA April 20, 2007-- Genencor announced today that its new production facility, located in the Wuxi New High-Tech Industrial Park, has commenced operations. More than 300 guests attended a grand opening ceremony at the site that included company officials, key customers from China and Europe, Wuxi government representatives and members of the media.

The 20,000 square meter facility serves as the company’s production, technology, applications and service center for the Asia Pacific region. The site, which is certified ISO 9001, Food Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Kosher and Halal, includes its own waste water treatment plant, warehouse, applications lab, canteen and office building.

“China is an important engine to propel the growth of the industrial enzyme market. By establishing this new facility, we plan to reinforce our commitment to continually invest resources to support our customers in this region,” said Tjerk de Ruiter, chief executive officer, Genencor. “With this new facility, we can provide our customers with Genencor’s high quality products, advanced technologies and services.”

The Genencor site will use its advanced fermentation technology to produce a wide range of enzyme products for a number of markets including grain, food processing, industrial specialties, cleaning and textiles. Genencor fully supports a sustainable development strategy.

The site employs approximately 200 people. “A major reason for the successful start up of the new facility was due to our solid base of talented and experienced employees,” said Carole Cobb, senior vice president, Supply. “Their commitment and dedication to the planning, implementation and start up of this new has been exemplary.”

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