DSM's Greenville North Carolina site was honored Thursday, November 15th as the recipient of the 2007 North Carolina International Community and Economic Development Award. The award is given by the N.C. Department of Commerce in recognition of the important civic and philanthropic contributions made by foreign-owned businesses.

DSM was among five large company finalists and 12 finalists overall. The Greenville site currently supports 1200 employees and is very involved in supporting the local community on two very important issues - education and health. DSM is strongly committed to giving back to the community in which we operate and are proud that we have so many employees who devote their time to volunteering in the public school systems, The United Way, The March of Dimes, The American Cancer Society, Chamber of Commerce, Drew Steele/Skip Holtz and East Carolina University. “Like all DSM sites worldwide, the Greenville facility is guided by DSM's Core Values - respect for people, valuable partnerships and good corporate citizenship”, says Terry Novak, President of DSM Pharmaceuticals, ”by living these values in our every day actions and decisions, we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are very proud, and humbled, to receive this award from “the North Carolina Department of Commerce.”

DSM's good corporate citizenship was also recognized earlier this year by the Pitt County Development Commission who named the facility Pitt County Industry of the Year.

About DSM Pharmaceuticals Inc.
DSM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a business unit of DSM Pharmaceutical Products, is a global provider of custom manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. Our breadth of manufacturing services include the areas of steriles, orals and topicals, including dose form manufacturing, scheduled drugs, clinical manufacturing, fill finish manufacturing, and lyophilization services.

About DSM Dyneema
DSM Dyneema is the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema® the word’s strongest fiber™. Dyneema® is and ultra strong polyethylene fiber that offers maximum strength combined with minimum weight.  It is up to 15 times stronger than quality steel and up to 40% stronger that aramid fibers, both on weight for weight basis. Dyneema® floats on water and is extremely durable and resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals. The applications are therefore more or less unlimited. 
Dyneema® is produced in the in Heerlen (The Netherlands) and in Greenville, North Carolina (U.S.A.). Further information on DSM Dyneema is available at www.dyneema.com.