Des Moines, Iowa
January 28, 2008
DuPont business Pioneer
Hi-Bred today announced its plans to execute a five-year
lease in Ankeny to accommodate projected growth in its
regulatory group. More than 80 regulatory employees will
relocate from the Johnston campus to the new facility.
The dedicated laboratory and office space will allow the
regulatory group to grow to handle the numerous biotech traits
moving through the DuPont trait and technology pipeline. The
move is part of the continued commitment by DuPont to invest in
high-value growth areas and to support the future business needs
of Pioneer.
"Our biotech product pipeline is now full of traits that will
help increase farmers' productivity in order to meet demand for
food, feed, fuel and materials," said John Duesing, Pioneer
senior research director for the regulatory group. "The new
space will provide the infrastructure for growth to enable
timely regulatory submissions and approvals for those traits so
we can get them to our customers faster."
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is the world's leading
source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers
and grain and oilseed processors. With headquarters in Des
Moines, Iowa, Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics
in nearly 70 countries.
DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded
in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable
solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for
people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont
offers a wide range of innovative products and services for
markets including agriculture and food; building and
construction; communications; and transportation. |
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