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About Metabolix
Metabolix is a biotechnology company that develops and plans to commercialize environmentally sustainable, economically attractive alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics, fuels and chemicals.
CONTACT: James J. Barber President & CEO Metabolix, Inc. +1-617-492-0505 ext. 225 barber@metabolix.com Thomas G. Auchincloss, Jr. Chief Financial Officer +1-617)-492-0505 ext. 221 auchincloss@metabolix.com
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