Novozymes (OMX: NZYM B) is a biotech-based company and the world’s largest producer of industrial enzymes, with a market share of approximately 47% (2008). The company’s products are used in more than 40 different industries to improve industrial processes and quality and save on water, energy, raw materials and waste. Novozymes markets approximately 700 different products worldwide.
Novozymes is headquartered in Denmark and employs approximately...
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Novozymes (OMX: NZYM B) is a biotech-based company and the world’s largest producer of industrial enzymes, with a market share of approximately 47% (2008). The company’s products are used in more than 40 different industries to improve industrial processes and quality and save on water, energy, raw materials and waste. Novozymes markets approximately 700 different products worldwide.
Novozymes is headquartered in Denmark and employs approximately 5,000 people in 30 countries. Novozymes A/S’ B shares are listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.
Novozymes’ business is divided into three main areas: Enzymes for industrial use, Microorganisms and Biopharmaceutical Ingredients accounting for respectively 92%, 5% and 3% of sales (2008). Novozymes invested 13.5% of sales in research and development in 2008.
Enzymes are divided into the following categories:
Biopharmaceutical ingredients comprise of regulatory-compliant, protein based products and technologies dedicated to the...
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