Agilent Technologies to Build New Facility in Colorado, Increasing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity
August 09 2016 - 7:11PM
Business Wire
Company Buys 20 Acres in Weld County
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced it has
acquired 20 acres in Weld County, Colorado, on which it plans to
build a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
The expansion will enable the company to more than double its
commercial manufacturing capacity for nucleic acid active
pharmaceutical ingredients.
“The products manufactured at this site will be used by our
customers to improve the lives of patients suffering from a variety
of diseases,” said Skip Thune, general manager of the company’s
Nucleic Acids Solutions Division. “At Agilent, we are committed to
meeting the ever-increasing needs of our customers for
oligonucleotides.”
Researchers believe oligonucleotides (short DNA and RNA
molecules) hold the potential to treat various forms of cancer,
diabetes, muscular dystrophy and other disorders.
Thune noted that the expansion would result in about 150 to 200
new, permanent high-paying jobs.
“Colorado is thrilled to welcome Agilent Technologies to the
state,” said Gov. John Hickenlooper. “This expansion will enhance
Colorado’s skilled workforce and dedication to research and
development firms. We look forward to supporting Agilent’s
innovative work in our state.”
“The Agilent project is a huge win for the Town of Frederick,
Weld County and all of Northern Colorado,” said Mike Freeman,
chairman of the Weld County Commissioners. “The project adds
diversification to our thriving economic base, plus significant new
jobs and tax base. It also showcases what an amazing growth region
Northern Colorado is due to the diverse workforce and
business-friendly environment.”
“The impact of new high-paying jobs and millions of dollars in
investment will trigger a huge positive ripple through the local
economy, pumping new revenue into everything from restaurants to
housing,” added Tony Carey, mayor of Frederick. “Winning this
project shows the tremendous assets of Frederick and Weld County,
and we welcome Agilent to our community.”
“Local support paved the way for the Agilent project, and it’s a
great example of local governments working together to proactively
accomplish a significant economic development project,” said Tom
Haren, chairman of the Upstate Colorado Economic Development
Board.
Upstate Colorado coordinated the project with the Town of
Frederick, Weld County and the State of Colorado to
accommodate the needs of Agilent.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A), a global leader in
life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, is the
premier laboratory partner for a better world. Agilent works with
customers in more than 100 countries, providing instruments,
software, services and consumables for the entire laboratory
workflow. The company generated revenue of $4.04 billion in fiscal
2015 and employs about 12,000 people worldwide. Information about
Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.
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