Report and Accounts 1999 / 2000 - Carlsberg Group

Group Staff Functions
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capital, as well as Medicon Valley Capital, Novo A/S,
Lønmodtagernes Dyrtidsfond and Dansk Kapitalanlæg
A/S have contributed a total of DKK 60
million to this new biotechnology company.
Combio A/S has patented a new technology
that, together with combinatorial chemistry, will
be used to identify compounds for new pharmaceuticals,
particularly enzyme inhibitors – compounds
that may limit the impact of viruses, bacteria
and parasites. At first the company will make
use of its know-how and technology to enter into
co-operation agreements with pharmaceutical
companies regarding identification of potential
compounds for new pharmaceuticals.
The Carlsberg Research Laboratory works specifically
with brewery-related tasks. One of the
many important projects is ”analytic assistance”,
which helps solve brewery problems around the
world. In addition, analyses are made for Group
associated companies such as Danish Malting
Group and Alfred Jørgensens Laboratory - as well
as advisory services for Carlsberg Strategic
Sourcing.
In the past year, a number of studies on the
decomposition of starch during the mashing procedure
have been conducted in order to examine
whether it is possible to shorten the procedure. In
that connection, experiments have been carried
out involving enzyme-based cleaning of mash filters.
Various yeast strains have been classified
and one case of bacteria infection has been
identified. In addition, a number of other analyses
have been carried out, exploiting the department’s
unique, analytical know-how.
Problem-solving on an international scale is one
of Carlsberg Research Laboratory’s key activities.
Furthermore, the Research Laboratory has assisted
in solving specific tasks for Division Denmark,
Copenhagen – ranging from cleaning of mash filters
in the brew house to cleaning of bottles in the
bottling halls.
Human resources
A new module-based, international management
course has been introduced. The modules include
areas such as management, leadership, international
management, finance, marketing and supply
chain management. The course is aimed at young
managers in Group companies and the first round
includes approx. 70 managers from 18 countries.
The Diploma Management Course, which is
offered by Carlsberg International Training Centre
in Copenhagen, is supplemented with a number of
specialist courses within marketing, human
resources, distribution and production. Furthermore,
a post-graduate Diploma Brewmaster
Course conducted in English is also available.
Increased mobility among employees and efficient