Novozymes to Announce Technological Breakthrough at NEC Conference

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Novozymes (Copenhagen: NZYM B):

Who: Steen Riisgaard, CEO, Novozymes What: Novozymes CEO to discuss advancements of commercial viability of cellulosic ethanol When:

Tuesday, February 16, 7:15 – 8:00 a.m. EST

Where: National Ethanol Conference, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center 6000 W Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746 NEC Press Room – Gainesville 1 (407) 586-0000 Live audio/video webcast available at:

http://www.novozymes.com/en/MainStructure/PressAndPublications/ or

http://bioenergy.novozymes.com/

Why:

To announce a technological breakthrough for cellulosic ethanol

Video: Novozymes B-roll will be available via satellite feed in the U.S. at the following coordinates below. (All other regions may request video from their corresponding media contact listed below): Tuesday, February 16^th, 2010

10:00AM – 10:15 AM EST

Galaxy 19 C-Band Transponder 8 Downlink Freq: 3860 Horizontal Photos:

A selection of photos to accompany the announcement will be made available by request from media contacts listed below.

About Novozymes:

Novozymes is the world leader in bioinnovation. Together with customers across a broad array of industries, we create tomorrow’s industrial biosolutions, improving our customers' business and the use of our planet's resources. With over 700 products used in 130 countries, Novozymes’ bioinnovations improve industrial performance and safeguard the world’s resources by offering superior and sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s ever-changing marketplace. Novozymes’ natural solutions enhance and promote everything from removing trans-fats in food, to advancing biofuels to power the world tomorrow. Our never-ending exploration of nature’s potential is evidenced by over 5,000 patents, showing what is possible when nature and technology join forces. Our 5,200+ employees working in research, production and sales around the world are committed to shaping business today and our world tomorrow. Novozymes is quoted on OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen A/S (NZYM B). Read more at www.novozymes.com.

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