LS9 opens office in Sao Paulo

LS9 Inc. announced that it has opened an office for LS9 Brasil Biotecnologia in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Lucila de Avila will be the managing director for all LS9 business activities in Brazil and South America. Ed Dineen, president and CEO of LS9 said, “The opening of this office is another milestone for LS9’s overall progress in Brazil. Not only is Brazil an attractive market for our biofuel and biochemical portfolio, it is also strategically important to us as a source of feedstock, and for strategic partnerships with Brazilian companies. Brazil’s leadership in setting high standards for fuels, engines, emissions and higher biofuels blend limits will further drive market needs for our fuel products.” LS9, Inc. is involved in the commercial development of sustainable products to meet the needs of fuel and chemical markets worldwide. (July 4, 2011)