1.   In June, Gist sold its industrial enzymes operations to Genencor International Inc., a joint venture between Eastman Chemical Co. and Cultor Oy.

2.   It has also made ultra-efficient versions of an industrial enzyme.

3.   It formed a joint venture with Corning Glass to make industrial enzymes, the agents that get grease out of clothes.

4.   Its spinout is part of a broader restructuring in which Novo will also make its industrial enzyme business into a separate company.

5.   Showa is selling its industrial enzyme technology as part of a general withdrawal from the market.

6.   The company believes that enzymes that can survive harsh conditions make better starting points for evolving industrial enzymes.

7.   But its yeast, bakery ingredients and industrial enzymes activities were hurt by fierce competition.

8.   Dutch biochemicals giant Gist-Brocades NV Wednesday announced it is selling its industrial enzyme businesses to U.S.-based Genencor International Inc.