FRANKLINTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 11, 2006--Garrett A. Screws, Jr. has been named manager of US governmental relations for Novozymes effective October 1. In this role, Screws will be responsible for establishing and maintaining long term relationship with state and federal government as well as trade organizations in the United States, advocating the company’s positions on legislative issues that influence and advance industrial biotechnology business.