DSM

DSM creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM’s products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrics and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual sales of almost EUR 8.8 billion and employs some 23,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

DSM's activities are grouped into five clusters:

Nutrition

Pharma

Performance Materials

Polymer Intermediates

Base Chemicals and Materials

Strategy: Vision 2010

DSM's Vision 2010 builds on the strong foundation of the former Vision 2005 program through which a successful shift of DSM’s portfolio to specialty life science and performance material products and more stable and higher earnings were realized.

Based on a strategic review of Vision 2010 in September 2007 DSM has decided to accelerate the group’s shift to a specialty Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, deliver faster growth, higher margins and improved earnings quality.

Primary Activity

Material Manufacturer