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Cisco Systems Expands in Dublin
Cisco Systems Inc. plans to occupy two of three buildings under development at Emerald Point in Dublin. The two buildings, currently under construction, will provide general office and R&D space for Cisco. The first building is scheduled for occupancy in spring 2001, the second in spring 2002. Opus West is the developer. Cisco is expanding in a number of San Francisco bay area cities including Pleasanton, Fremont, Coyote Valley, Milpitas, Alviso, and Petaluma.
Multek Inc. Plans Austin Circuit Board Plant
Multek Inc. plans to build a state-of-the-art printed circuit board plant in Austin. The company is seeking a 50-acre site for the manufacturing center that would employ as many as 1,800 people when it opens in mid- to late 2002. Multek is consulting with Endeavor Real Estate Group of Austin on the development of the project.
BioStratum Develops RTP Lab Facility
BioStratum has worked with Kansas City-based Clark, Richardson & Biskup Consulting Engineers (CRB) in the development of process descriptions, process flow diagrams, process analysis, and cell culture scale-up options for BioStratum’s early phase development recombinant proteins that will be expressed in cell culture. CRB also provided an economic analysis of production options and a cost of goods analysis, as well as engineering services for BioStratum’s 35,000-sf lab and administration facility under construction in the Maplewood Building at Creekstone Park.
Fujitsu Creates Computer Technology Institute
Fujitsu Laboratories plans to work with its subsidiary, Fujitsu Laboratories America, in Sunnyvale, Calif., and the University of Maryland in College Park, to create a $3.5-million research institute devoted to advanced computer technology. Beginning in April 2001, the institute will study bioinformatics, network security, wireless computing, and the impact of pervasive computing. Fujitsu anticipates a $10-million budget and a staff of 40 by 2004.
Covance Labs Relocates Unit to Chantilly
Covance Laboratories will relocate its immunochemistry group from Vienna, Va., to a new laboratory under development at the Avion Tech Center III Park in Chantilly. Developer of the project is Biotech Services Group, the subsidiary of Scheer Partners that focuses on life science and biotech facilities. The new building will provide R&D labs and walk-in cold rooms in a 24,000-sf single-story structure.