BioFuels Journal

DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC Sets Up Headquarters in Ithica, IL and Names Members of Management Team

Chicago, IL—DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC (DDCE) has selected Itasca, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, as its global headquarters location.

Itasca offers proximity to a major metropolis with an international airport hub and to the U.S. Corn Belt, a growth area for the nation's fuel ethanol infrastructure.

DDCE also named members of its management team:

Joseph Skurla, President & CEO

Georg Anderl, Vice President, Engineering

Vonnie Estes, Vice President, Business Development

Jack Huttner, Vice President, Commercial and Public Affairs

DDCE is currently conducting a national search to fill positions for CFO and additional technical and business managers.

DDCE is developing an integrated cellulosic technology package and building a pilot scale facility in Vonore, Tennessee, through a partnership with Genera Energy and the Tennessee Biofuels Initiative.

There will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the pilot plant on October 14.

For more information, call 585-530-9521.