Novozymes to restructure in Switzerland

07/03/05 Novozymes is planning to restructure its supply chain function at Novozymes Switzerland AG in Dittingen (BL). The plan is to relocate all activities associated with Novozymes' Supply Chain Operations (SCO) from Switzerland to Denmark by October 1, 2005. This will affect 35 of Novozymes' approximately 90 employees in Switzerland.

A thorough internal study shows that Novozymes can reduce production costs by moving the SCO-related activities to Denmark. This is due to large-scale advantages and the elimination of double handling and unnecessary transportation of products.

"This step would make a great deal of sense in business terms, but we deeply regret the impact it would have on the employees affected," explains Andrew Fordyce, General Manager. "Novozymes Switzerland AG will continue to have high strategic importance for Novozymes in the future as the company's Swiss subsidiary, with a strong focus on marketing and technical service activities. There are no plans to move areas or activities other than those mentioned."

Novozymes' management will now enter into dialogue with employees to discuss alternative solutions. If no alternative solution is found, the company's management will help handling the transition and prepare the employees affected to search for a new job.