About Us

Novozymes A/S is a global biotechnology company headquartered in Bagsværd outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. The company's focus is the research, development and production of industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and biopharmaceutical ingredients.

Novozymes has 6 locations in Salem, Virginia.

Novozymes is the world leader in bioinnovation. Our business is
industrial enzymes and microorganisms. Enzymes are proteins, and in nature they initiate biochemical reactions in all living organisms. It is enzymes that convert the
food in our stomachs to energy and turn the falling leaves in the
forest to compost.

Novozymes finds enzymes in nature and optimize them for use in
industry. In industry, enzymes replace chemicals and accelerate
production processes. They help our customers make more from
less, while saving energy and generating less waste.
Enzymes are widely used in laundry and dishwashing detergents
where they remove stains and enable low-temperature washing
and concentrated detergents.

Other enzymes improve the quality of bread, beer and wine, or
increase the nutritional value of animal feed. Enzymes are also
used in the production of biofuels where they turn starch or
cellulose from biomass into sugars which can be fermented to
ethanol.

These are just a few examples as we sell enzymes to more than
40 different industries.