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Intrexon ActoBiotics NV manufactures biopharmaceutical products. It focuses on the development and commercialization of a new generation of biological drugs. The company represents a novel concept for oral administration of therapeutic proteins, and is designed to be safer and more effective than injectable biopharmaceuticals. Intrexon Actobioticswas founded by Mark Vaeck, Emil Pot and Bernard Coulie in June 2006 and is headquartered in Zwijnaarde, Belgium.

CropDesign NV develops traits for cereal crops. It delivers agronomic traits for the global commercial seed markets. The firm focuses on enhancing grain yield in crops such as corn and rice, and increasing biomass of energy crops. Its platform, TraitMill, lows evaluating the effect of genes on the performance of plants under different growing conditions, including drought and low nutrient stress. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Zwijnaarde, Blgium.

Oleon NV produces oleo chemicals based on vegetable and animal oils. The firm's products include dimer acids, fatty acids, isostearic acids and isopropyl esters. Its customers include the health and beauty care, rubber, homecare, oilfield chemicals and nutrition industries. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ertvelde, Belgium.

Part of Sioen Industries NV, Sioen Nordifa SA deals in automotive, coated fabrics, cutting, and filter textiles. The private company is based in Liege, Belgium. Sioen Nordifa was acquired by Sioen Industries NV on January 20, 2001 for $4.58 million.

Sioen Industries NV engages in the manufacture of coated textiles and technical apparel. It operates through the following segments: Coating, Apparel, and Chemicals. The Coating segment handles the production process of spinning, weaving, pigmenting, and coating of textiles. The Apparel segment produces protective garments. The Chemicals segment is involved in the production of pastes, inks, and varnishes for different applications. The company was founded by Jean-Jacques Sioen in 1960 and is headquartered in Ardooie, Belgium.