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Genencor Named Best Place to Work in the Bay Area Biotechnology Company Leads San Francisco Chronicle List of Top Employers PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genencor International, Inc. (NASDAQ:GCOR) has been named the San Francisco Bay Area's Best Company to Work for by the San Francisco Chronicle. A leading biotechnology company, Genencor was rated #1 based on a survey of thousands of employees in companies ranging from software to semiconductors and insurance. According to the Chronicle, Genencor earned the number one ranking because of overall high marks and additional points for benefits, longevity of employment, job satisfaction and job stability. Employees also provided feedback on their contribution to Genencor's progress. "Given the major role that staff members play in setting the direction of Genencor, It's hardly surprising that the company earned top marks in several categories of the survey," the Chronicle noted. "We are honored by this recognition and proud to represent the biotechnology industry as a great employer," said Jean-Jacques Bienaime, Genencor's chairman and chief executive officer. "In a knowledge economy, creating and nurturing the right environment for employees is the only way to succeed. Genencor's recent achievements demonstrate that the most effective way to achieve profitable and sustainable growth is to create and nurture a workplace that enhances the performance of the workforce across the entire organization." About Genencor Genencor International is a diversified biotechnology company that develops and delivers innovative products and services into the health care, agri-processing, industrial and consumer markets. Using an integrated set of technology platforms, Genencor's products deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life. Genencor traces its history to 1982 and has grown to become a leading biotechnology company, with over $380 million in year 2003 annual revenues. Genencor has principal offices in Palo Alto, California; Rochester, New York; and Leiden, the Netherlands. DATASOURCE: Genencor International, Inc. CONTACT: media, Valerie Tucker, +1-650-846-7571, or investors, Thomas Rathjen, +1-650-846-5810, both of Genencor Web site: http://www.genencor.com/

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