Affymetrix Selects Singapore For Its First Manufacturing Facility Outside The United States
Affymetrix Inc. officially opened its manufacturing facility in Singapore. The new state-of-the-art building is Affymetrix's first manufacturing facility outside of the United States of America, enabling the company to better serve and support its growing international business.
"While Singapore offers a number of significant economic, political and lifestyle advantages, Affymetrix was most impressed with the country's commitment and support to the life sciences industry. In fact, a number of our most innovative and highly valued customers are here in Singapore, doing research in everything from cancer to population genetics to diabetes," said Mr Kevin King, president of life sciences business and executive vice president, Affymetrix. "This new facility enables us to better serve and support our growing customer base around the world."
The Singapore facility is located at the Keppel Logistics Building at Gul Circle, Jurong Industrial Park. It has been operational since the end of 2006 and employs 120 staff members. It was designed to look and operate like Affymetrix's main manufacturing facility in West Sacramento. By the end of 2007, Affymetrix plans to shift approximately 40 percent of its total microarray production to Singapore.
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