Genencor opens new grain processing center

Governor Chet Culver joined Danisco CEO Tom Knutzen, Genencor division senior managers, and Cedar Rapids officials, to cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art 20,000-square-foot world-class facility. The event also marked the recent expansion of Genencor’s adjacent 140,000-square-foot enzyme manufacturing plant.

“I want to commend Genencor for their efforts to put Iowans to work, through this additional 52-million-dollar expansion in Cedar Rapids,” said Governor Culver. This is proof positive that good things are happening in Iowa in terms of job creation, and economic growth. Genencor chose our state for reasons we are all familiar with: our high quality of life, and our excellent work ethic. I’m happy to see this company grow, here in Iowa."

“This facility represents our tremendous commitment to fuel ethanol producers and carbohydrates processors,” says Danisco CEO, Tom Knutzen. “We announced this investment more than a year ago, and today we’re joining our customers, employees, and supporters to celebrate its completion.”

Nearly 200 people attended the event, including many of the region’s major grain processors and state and city dignitaries.

Genencor is a division of Danisco A/S, an industrial biotechnology and a pioneer in enzyme innovation. As part of a large global organization, Genencor has a manufacturing and distribution network that spans more than 40 countries.