in Wisconsin, Genencor released a blend-to-order enzyme system that the company said will increase flexibility for enzyme customers and reduces waste. The new system, ehich debuts at the company’s Beloit, WI plant, doses and mixes components to order, and Genencor said the process increases process sustainability.
Genencor has a manufacturing and distribution network that spans more than 40 countries and is a sister company to the DuPont Danisco cellulosic ethanol venture.
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