BD Commits $34 Million for Major Expansion in Québec
30,200 square feet of new manufacturing space expected
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announced the commitment of $34 million for a major expansion of its BD Diagnostics manufacturing operation in Québec, Canada. The investment shall allow BD to transfer out of its current leased space and establish its own manufacturing facility to meet growing demand for BD's molecular diagnostic tests for the rapid detection of bacterial organisms, including those known to cause healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
The $34 million capital investment supports acquisition of land, construction of the new facility, and purchase and maintenance of equipment. The new 64,500 square foot facility is expected to include 30,200 square feet of new manufacturing space. It is also expected to create 40 new jobs by the time construction is complete, anticipated to be May 2008, and up to 100 jobs total over the next three years.
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