Koninklijke DSM N.V., commonly known as DSM, is a global science-based company headquartered in Heerlen, the Netherlands. Founded in 1902 as a state-owned coal mining enterprise, DSM has evolved into a leading provider of nutritional and material solutions. The company’s transformation from traditional mining to life sciences and materials reflects its long-standing commitment to innovation, research and development.
DSM’s business activities are organized around two main segments: Nutrition & Care and Materials. In the Nutrition & Care segment, the company develops vitamins, carotenoids, nutritional lipids, enzymes and microbial proteins for applications ranging from dietary supplements and medical nutrition to animal feed and personal care. The Materials segment focuses on high-performance thermoplastics, resins and engineering plastics used in the automotive, electronics, packaging and consumer goods industries. Across both segments, DSM leverages biotechnology, fermentation and precision chemistry to create tailored solutions for its global customer base.
The company operates in more than 50 countries, with major production and research facilities in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia. DSM maintains a network of specialized innovation centers and partnerships with academic institutions to advance sustainable product development. Under the leadership of CEO Dimitri De Vreeze, who succeeded Feike Sijbesma in 2020, DSM has intensified its focus on circularity and environmental responsibility, seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the use of renewable feedstocks across its value chains.
DSM’s commitment to sustainability is embedded in its strategy to deliver nutritional and materials solutions that contribute to a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy. By combining expertise in biology, chemistry and engineering, the company aims to address global challenges such as malnutrition, plastic waste and climate change. Its innovation-driven approach continues to position DSM as a partner of choice for customers seeking high-quality, eco-efficient products and technologies.
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