Dow To Expand R&D Site
22 April 2008 Dow AgroSciences LLC announced plans to expand its Saskatoon, Canada research and development (R&D) site to build on its canola research activities by locating its lab-based R&D in the Saskatoon site, according to a company release.
“This expansion further demonstrates our commitment to the Dow AgroSciences’ healthy oils platform and to canola growers in Canada and US,” said Daniel R. Kittle, Ph.D., global vice president of R&D for the company. “After the expansion is completed, we will be in a better position to accelerate our program by consolidating all later stage canola R&D to one site and to continue to deliver innovative solutions to canola growers.”
This R&D station is focused on developing innovative canola traits, hybrids, and varieties. The research efforts will build on the success of Omega-9 Oils and NEXERA brand canola, along with the development of improved oil profiles, enhanced meal, and improved agronomic traits, according to Dow.
Jim Wispinski, president of Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc. said that the move “positions Saskatoon at the center of our global canola research program and allows us to further capitalize on our research collaborations in Canada with institutes like National Research Council, Plant Biotechnology Institute, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada, and universities.”
The expansion project, which includes additional jobs and investment in buildings and new equipment, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2009.
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