September 2006 

Pancreatic trypsin still dominates the bating market in the leather industry but now Novozymes is challenging this traditional animal bate with two newly developed microbial enzymes.

Novozymes’ entrance into ingredients for the biopharmaceutical sector recently gathered momentum with the acquisition of Delta Biotechnology Ltd. The acquisition demonstrates Novozymes’ commitment to the area of biopharmaceutical ingredients.

Vijayeswari Textiles in India protects the environment with a treatment plant for wastewater at its textile finishing plant that gives no discharges whatsoever. The use of bio-scouring helps reduce the level of effluents, making water treatment easier.

The fuel ethanol industry is booming in the USA and now many other countries are investing in plants to make biofuels. High oil prices and new political initiatives are contributing to growth.

Adding enzymes to detergents can help to maximise a brand’s value while giving consumers what they want - a detergent that performs, is convenient and is kind to the environment.

Nice Group in China has launched an improved, biological version of Diao Super, its top-selling laundry detergent, after Novozymes demonstrated the benefits of adding enzymes in a series of consumer tests.