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DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol Chooses Chicago Area for Global Headquarters, Announces Management Team

CHICAGO, Ill., October 9, 2008 – DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC (DDCE) has selected Itasca, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, as its global headquarters location. Itasca offers proximity to a major metropolis with an international airport hub and to the U.S. Corn Belt, a growth area for the nation’s fuel ethanol infrastructure.

DDCE also named members of its management team:

  • Joseph Skurla, President & CEO
  • Georg Anderl, Vice President, Engineering
  • Vonnie Estes, Vice President, Business Development
  • Jack Huttner, Vice President, Commercial and Public Affairs

DDCE is currently conducting a national search to fill positions for CFO and additional technical and business managers.

DDCE is developing an integrated cellulosic technology package and building a pilot scale facility in Vonore, Tennessee, through a partnership with Genera Energy and the Tennessee Biofuels Initiative. There will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the pilot plant on October 14.

DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC is dedicated to the development and commercialization of cellulosic ethanol. DDCE brings together two leaders in the field — DuPont and Genencor, a division of Danisco — to bring integrated cellulosic ethanol technology solutions to the market. The company’s mission is to accelerate the development of commercial scale biorefineries, create value for the renewable fuels and agricultural industries and lead the way toward a low-carbon economy.

Contact:

Jack Huttner
Vice President Commercial & Public Affairs
+1 630 570 7332

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