After a long process - which started in the first half of 2002, DSM closed the acquisition of the Roche Vitamins & Fine Chemicals (V&FC) division with effect from 30 September 2003. The unit will be renamed DSM Nutritional Products (DNP). The acquisition represents a major step forward in implementing DSM’s strategy Vision 2005. The combination creates the world-leading nutritional products company. By combining DSM’s competences in biotechnology and operational excellence with DNP’s strength in application and formulation technology and global marketing and sales, a profitable leadership position will be ensured in the future.
