About CODEXIS INC
Codexis, Inc., is a producer of custom industrial enzymes. The Company's products enable processes for the manufacture of biofuels, bio-based chemicals and pharmaceutical ingredients. As of December 31, 2011, the Company was developing its CodeXyme cellulase enzymes to convert non-food plant material, which the Company calls cellulosic biomass, into sugars, which can then be converted into renewable fuels and chemicals. The Company intends to market CodeXyme cellulase enzymes to chemicals manufacturers worldwide. The Company is also developing its own manufacturing processes for certain specialty and commodity bio-based chemicals. The first of these products is CodeXol detergent alcohols. Detergent alcohols are used to manufacture surfactants, which are key, active cleaning ingredients in consumer products, such as shampoos, liquid soaps and laundry detergents. In March 2014, Intrexon Corp acquired laboratory operations in Budapest, Hungary from Codexis, Inc.