Millipore Opens Bioprocess Facility

Millipore Corp. has opened its expanded single-use biomanufacturing facility in Danvers, MA. The 33,000-sq.-ft. expansion concentrates on producing a wide range of the company’s Mobius single-use technologies, and allows for scale-up when additional manufacturing capacity is needed.

“We’re pleased to mark the completion of this facility because single-use technologies are becoming such an integral part of the biopharmaceutical landscape and our customers’ processes,” said Jean-Paul Mangeolle, president, Bioprocess Division, Millipore. “This expansion demonstrates our ability to stay at the forefront of the industry and our commitment to single-use technologies.”

The bioprocess facility will employ approximately 120 people and contains 12,500 sq. ft. of Class 10,000 cleanroom space, which is in the process of becoming LEED Gold certified.

“Operational flexibility is key as companies turn more and more to single-use technologies. This facility allows us to meet this increasing demand and helps us meet our customers’ needs,” said Paul Chapman, vice president, Downstream Processing, Millipore.