DSM announces that it will face a mandatory 4 week shut down of its Vitamin E production facility in Sisseln this October to carry out regular maintenance work necessary to ensure continued performance of the plant.

This shut down coincides with the biennial shutdown of its intermediate production facility in Lalden.

By working closely on forecast demand with our customers, we will ensure that they will not have any supply interruption during this period.

ENDS

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For more information:
DSM Nutritional Products
External Communications
Charlotte Frederiksen
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e-mail charlotte.frederiksen@dsm.com