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Royal DSM is a purpose-led global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative business solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

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DSM Innovation Center
Mauritslaan 49
6129 EL Urmond
Netherlands

+31 46 4763559

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DSM opens new manufacturing plant for innovative anti-reflective coating

Ulrich Frei (Interfloat) and Rob van Leen (DSM) toast during the opening of the new manufacturing line.
(Photo: DSM Innovation Center: DSMICPR005)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has opened its newly constructed manufacturing plant for KhepriCoat® anti-reflective coating at the Chemelot site in Geleen (Netherlands). The need for additional coating supply is a direct result of the fast growing market for solar energy.

DSM acquires innovative light trapping technology for solar modules

Illustration of the light trapping principle. (Photo: DSM Innovation Center: DSMICPR004)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, today announces that it has acquired the SolarExcel company. Based in Venray (Netherlands) SolarExcel has developed a proprietary light trapping technology that can significantly increase the efficiency of solar panels. With the acquisition DSM expands its growing portfolio of solar energy enabling technologies. Financial details of the acquisition are not disclosed.

DSM increases capacity for innovative solar coatings

KhepriCoat® anti-reflective glass coating on solar panels at DSM.
(Photo: DSM Innovation Center: DSMICPR002)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, today announces that it is increasing the installed manufacturing capacity for KhepriCoat® anti-reflective coating. The additional capacity is expected to be on stream by the end of 2012 at the Chemelot site in Geleen, the Netherlands. The need for additional coating supply is a direct result of the fast growing market for solar energy.

DSM invests in Tsing Capital Environment Fund

Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has invested in the 4th China Environment Fund of Tsing Capital in China. This is DSM's first venture capital fund investment in Asia. The China Environment Fund is a series of four funds, managed by Hong Kong based Tsing Capital. Financial details of the investment have not been disclosed.

DSM's Continuum of Care in Knees

Knee disease and discomfort affects millions of people around the world and is set to increase as people live longer and put more strain on their bodies. DSM brings together a unique portfolio of bright science: Life Sciences and Materials Sciences solutions to help nurture, maintain, repair and replace knees.