DSM-Firmenich, a collaboration between DSM and Firmenich, marries innovation and tradition. Stemming from DSM's roots dating back to 1869, when Jacques van Marken founded the world's first commercial yeast production, and Firmenich's inception in 1895 with chemist Philippe Chuit and entrepreneur Martin Naef, the venture inherits a legacy of pioneering spirit and creative excellence.

DSM's acquisition of Gist- en Spiritusfabriek in 1998 marked a strategic shift towards specialty food ingredient production, while Firmenich's evolution into the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company underscored its commitment to quality and innovation.

Today, DSM-Firmenich stands at the forefront of biotechnology-driven innovation in the flavor and fragrance industry. With DSM's expertise in biotechnology and Firmenich's leadership in scent molecules, the venture is poised to continue its legacy of transformative impact, delivering sustainable and natural solutions to global markets.

For the 2024 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, we are delighted to have DSM-Firmenich as a silver level sponsor. They have also graciously agreed to participate in our Career Fair, where they will share the many wonderful opportunities they offer in the biotechnology industry. We would like to thank DSM-firmenich for their contributions, and we look forward to welcoming them to campus this April!