Yancheng, Jiangsu, China, July 2, 2008 —— Royal DSM N.V., a
leading Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, has announced that Dafeng
DESANO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd is to start production in Yancheng, Jiangsu
Province, as a result of a collaboration between DSM Nutritional Products
and Shanghai Desano Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd. The company will produce
biotin.
Dafeng DESANO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd is located in Dafeng Ocean Comprehensive
Economic Development District in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. With over RMB 100
million of investment, this production base has become the biggest biotin
production facility in the world. It has been invested and constructed by
Shanghai DESANO Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd, with leading chemical
synthesis biotin technology jointly developed by DSM and DESANO. It will
mainly supply DSM affiliates worldwide, and the production capacity is
estimated to be around 60 tons in 2009. The new biotin has been created using
the highest technological standards with the most efficient processes, while
respecting state-of-the-art global environmental standards.
DSM Nutritional Products Senior Director of Product Management Andre Bos said,
"The establishment of Dafeng DESANO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd is the result of
the combination of the technical strengths of both parties in biotin
production, DSM’s strong sales network and the local production advantages of
DESANO. DSM takes a new step in boosting open innovation together with local
partners in the Life Sciences area.”
Biotin is a kind of soluble B group vitamin with sulphur. It is also named
coenzyme R as a coenzyme relevant to carbohydrate, protein and lipid
metabolizing. Every live cell contains biotin as minim growing factor, which
is an important coenzyme for lipid metabolizing and carboxylic reactions,
acting as a nutrient necessary for normal growth and the health of skin and
bone marrow.
General Manager of Shanghai DESANO Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd Jingpeng Li
attested that the cooperation fully follows DESANO’s strategy: “We have
closely collaborated with DSM in R&D, plant trial, design, construction and
trial production. The successful establishment of the production base comes
from the joint efforts of DSM and DESANO. We hope that the two parties can
understand each other more deeply, achieve win-win and further extend our
cooperation.”
”We feel very happy with the collaboration of DSM and DESANO,“ Jiang Weiming,
President of DSM China, added. “The establishment of Dafeng DESANO
Pharmaceutical has presented a new mode of cooperation between DSM and our
local partners. It is not only an innovation of the technology but also an
innovation of the cooperation mode. For DSM, China is not only the major
market and production base, but also a strategic starting point for R&D work.
China is critical to the company’s realization of Vision 2010 – Building on
Strength. We expect to build partnerships with more local partners in
innovative ways and jointly contribute to the development of the biotech
industry and the improvement of quality of life.”
DSM in China
DSM creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials
Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM’s products and services
are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a
healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets
include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals,
automotive, coatings and paint, electrics and electronics, life protection and
housing.
DSM began trading with China in 1963. DSM has now been invested in China for
over a decade. DSM is currently involved in 10 joint ventures, 13 wholly-owned
foreign enterprises and 6 wholly-owned sales offices in China, in all
employing nearly 4,000 people. DSM’s business is growing healthily and
steadily in China, with revenue of nearly USD 1 billion in 2007. In addition,
DSM will continue its commitment to China’s sustainable development initiative.
DSM Nutritional Products
DSM Nutritional Products is the world's leading supplier of vitamins,
carotenoids and other fine chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and
personal care industries. The company has a long tradition as a pioneer in the
discovery of new products, new formulations and attractive applications for
all industry segments. For further company information, please visit
www.dsmnutritionalproducts.com
DESANO
Established in 1996, DESANO is a Chinese hi-tech group company committed to
the development of the health industry, with the vision “We care for life, we
work for human health”. The company’s business covers the manufacturing of
pharmaceutical and nutritional products as well as contracted R&D and
manufacturing. DESANO currently has 14 production sites worldwide, employing
more than 5000 people. Some of its products and affiliates have gained
verification and certification from China, the USA, the EU and WHO. With the
partnership with Chinese and international key industry players, DESANO is
steadily on its way to becoming an international, sustainable and competitive
health industry group with brand impact.
