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Eisai Expands RTP Facility
Eisai Inc. has added 24,148 sf to its 85,000 sf of manufacturing facilities in Research Triangle Park, providing space for research labs, offices, manufacturing, packing, locker rooms, a cafeteria and 130 parking spaces. The development also includes raw materials storage in an off-site warehouse. Eisai is the U.S. Pharmaceutical division of Esai Co. Ltd. of Japan and manufactures Aricept and Aciphex. Esai currently employs 130 people at the RTP facility.
Wyeth-Lederle Expands Sanford Facilities
In the last year Wyeth-Lederle Vaccines and Pediatrics (a division of Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories) has completed construction of a 115,000-sf manufacturing facility for new vaccine components, as well as new production, warehousing, administrative and central utilities buildings.
CryoLife Completes BioGlue Manufacturing Facility
CryoLife Inc. has completed the build-out of its 7,500-sf facility for the manufacture of BioGlue, a surgical adhesive being commercially rolled out in domestic and overseas markets. The manufacturing facility is located at CryoLife's headquarters and labs in suburban Atlanta.
Idec Pharmaceuticals Plans Manufacturing and Research Facility
Idec Pharmaceuticals is planning to build a new 1,800,000-sf manufacturing and research facility on 60 acres at the 400-acre Ocean Ranch Corporate Center. Groundbreaking for the multi-story buildings is slated for early 2001.
Saint Augustine's College Runs with Track and Field Facility Plans
Saint Augustine's College in Raleigh is planning a new 5,000-seat outdoor track and field facility. The $5.4-million development is funded by a private grant of $750,000 with an equal amount from the Raleigh City Council, pending Council approval.