Danisco India to produce enzyme blends for textiles & other sectors

14 Mar '08

3 min read

The industrial enzymes segment, of an estimated worth of USD 75 million, is another quickly growing market in India. Danisco wants to seize this opportunity by opening an enzyme manufacturing plant, operated by itsGenencor enzyme division.

The plant will primarily produce enzyme blends to service the markets of animal nutrition, food and beverages, fuel ethanol, grain processing, laundry detergents and textiles.

The India textiles industry is a major market for Genencor, and the country's second largest employment generator after agriculture, contributing about 14% to the country's industrial production.

In addition, the opportunities presented in the various other industrial enzymes market segments are a key driver for Danisco to strengthen its position in the Indian market and add local capabilities and production capacity through its Genencor division.

'Genencor has continuously been increasing its presence in India and investing in this market to satisfy quickly growing opportunities for its enzymes business,' says Tjerk de Ruiter, CEO of Genencor division.

'We have ambitious plans to take the expansion further with this important step, as the new plant will provide even stronger and reliable support to our local customer base.

We also consider it a first step in a series of developments that will enhance our commitment to the various industries we serve in India – by adding more of our industrial biotechnology capabilities and enzyme manufacturing capacity, our goal is to expand significantly in this emerging market.'

Genencor International

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