Medical/Pharmaceutical
Project Announcements
British-Based Abingdon Health USA Expands Madison, Wisconsin, Operations
Eden Pharmacy Expands Albuquerque, New Mexico, Operations
Toothsure Plans Perry County, Kentucky, Operations
AbbVie Plans Durham, North Carolina, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations
France-Based One Biosciences Plans Albany, New York, Laboratory Operations
Premier Brands of America Plans Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, Manufacturing Operations
Alcon Expands Lesage, West Virginia, Production Operations
TerraPower Isotopes Plans Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Manufacturing Operations
Route 92 Medical Plans West Jordan, Utah, Operations
United Kingdom-Based Dechra Plans Boston, Massachusetts, Headquarters Operations
CSL Expands Kankakee, Illinois, Manufacturing Operations
Novartis Gene Therapies Plans Denton, Texas, Operations
Akston Establishes Caddo Parish, Louisiana, Manufacturing Operations
Resmed Plans Greenwood, Indiana, Warehouse-Distribution Operations
Recent Features
21st Century Cures Act May Spur Pharma/ Medical Device Expansions in U.S.
Funding provided by the 21st Century Cures Act, as well changes in FDA approval procedures, may lead pharma and medical device companies to expand their operations, with an eye on U.S. locations to accommodate the new administration’s interventions.
What’s Driving Pharmaceutical Firms’ Operations Siting Decisions?
A pharma company’s position in the drug life cycle chain affects where it will locate, as does its need for a skilled workforce and low taxes, among other concerns.
The R&D Tax Credit — A Game-Changer for Manufacturers
Recent legislation making the R&D tax credit permanent is a big boon to manufacturers of all sizes, helping them to innovate and expand.
Best Practices for Creating an Innovative, Advanced Manufacturing Culture
Promoting innovative, advanced manufacturing cultures within a community involves strategic planning and effective partnership with public institutions.
Advancing Manufacturing Through Public/Private Collaboration
Mike Molnar, Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Advanced Manufacturing Office, based at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, describes what’s being done to maintain U.S. leadership in this arena.
Advanced Technology and the Changing Face of U.S. Manufacturing
U.S. manufacturers are investing in advanced equipment, automation, and robotics in order to drive down the cost of production and compete in the global economy. The net result has the potential to transform our industrial base.
Revolutionary Advances in Life Sciences amid Industry Disruption and Uncertainty
Major economic, social, and regulatory factors are having big impacts on the life sciences and medical device industries, representing an opportunity for innovative companies to become new leaders and gain market share.
Electronics, Photonics, and Digital Media Sectors: Key to Future U.S. Competitiveness
These interconnected industries will be drivers in stimulating economic growth, creating jobs, and improving global competitiveness. Collaboration among private-sector companies, universities, and government on research and commercialization will be vital.
Regional Supply Chains: A Win for OEMs and Their Locations
Regional sourcing is helping manufacturers save time and money; with that in mind, savvy suppliers are moving closer to the end users of their products.
Drug Companies Relocating R&D to Urban Labs
Pharmaceutical firms, large and small, have long favored locating their research operations on suburban campuses. Now this trend is changing.
Market Report: Life Sciences Nurture Existing and Emerging Hubs
Hubs in the Northeast and California will continue to plan an important role as life sciences headquarter cities.
Market Report: Medical Device Market Stays Steady in 2012
Medical device manufacturers continue to utilize advanced materials to produce smaller and more complex devices.
Defense Cutbacks Lead to Novel Industrial Parks
From coast to coast, U.S. Navy shipyards have been converted into industrial parks with facilities occupied by small, medium, and large companies employing from fewer than a dozen people up to several hundred.
Contributed Content
Tennessee: The Emerging Hub for Healthcare Excellence
A big move by Oracle has others taking notice, too.
Contributed Content
Northeast Indiana: Building a Healthy Business Future
With a reputation as the “orthopedic capital of the world” and a focus on improved medicine through advanced materials, Northeast Indiana continues to build on its successes.
An Innovative P3 for a Multibillion-Dollar Medical Center
Lisa Clarke, Executive Director, Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency, spoke with Area Development about the largest public-private economic initiative in Minnesota’s history, at our Women in Economic Development Consultants Forum.
Capital Investment, Technology Upgrades to Bolster Mexico’s Diverse Manufacturing Sectors
Whether they are manufacturing vehicles, airplanes, electrical cable, or something else, companies are finding the resources they need to compete in Mexico.
Location Notebook: Union County, SC, Moves Forward
Union County, South Carolina, has pieced together a diverse economy from its historical textile roots.
The Role of Labor in Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing will continue to be reliant upon human interaction for the application and management of technology.
At the Forefront of the Advanced Manufacturing Movement, Canada Embraces Transformation
A leader in innovative manufacturing, Canada recognizes and supports its knowledge-based, high-tech industries which, in turn, continue to invest in cutting-edge R&D
The Production and Corporate Headquarters Connection
In many key sectors, the initial alignment of corporate and production operations has shaped regions and influenced the industrial landscape in a very permanent way.
The Southland Delivers a Solid Economic Performance
The southern states have embraced the transition from traditional to knowledge-based economies and work hard to attract new projects and the high-paying jobs that come with them.
Manufacturing in America: Bigger, Better and Bolder
American manufacturing is on the upswing, with advances in innovation and productivity buoyed by decreased energy and transportation costs, and new efforts to increase work force skills.
Wisconsin’s Bioscience Industry Achieves Global Recognition
Wisconsin’s bioscience industry continues to expand, often led by spinoff companies that are established to commercialize groundbreaking university research.
First Person: Putting U.S. Manufacturing Front and Center
Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, discusses how government policy supports U.S. manufacturing growth, the perceived “skills gap” and mainstream media’s recent focus on U.S. manufacturing.
New Technologies Transforming Manufacturing, Changing Competition
According to a recent paper from the Deloitte University Press entitled “The Transformation of Manufacturing,” advanced materials, new production technologies, and digital techniques are allowing manufacturers to remain competitive despite numerous challenges.
Vested Outsourcing: How P&G Brought its Focus on Innovation to Facilities Management
In a unique arrangement, P&G outsourced its facilities management, along with several other functions, creating a collaborative, win-win relationship with its service providers.
Canada’s Innovative High-Tech Sectors
Canada’s clean energy, ICT, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing sectors are clustered around seven vibrant metropolitan areas.
Special Investment Report: Ohio
Sixty percent of the U.S. and Canadian population lies within a day’s drive, making Ohio an ideal location for manufacturing — machinery, automobiles, plastics, appliances, and steel, among others.
First Person: A Frank Discussion on 3D Printing's Evolution and Future
Recently, we spoke with David Cox, president/CEO of Purple Platypus, a 3D printing technologies seller, and Purple Porcupine, a service bureau with 12 machines that print 3D parts for a variety of customers and markets. 3D printing hasn’t exactly been an overnight success, after 25 years, the industry is finally getting the attention it deserves — some good, some bad.
The Top-10 Cities for Life Sciences Companies in 2013
JLL’s second annual life sciences cluster report ranks top-10 cities for life sciences companies in 2013.
The States Leading the U.S. Manufacturing Resurgence
Exhibiting know-how and innovation, U.S. manufacturers are adding to their payrolls and economic growth across the nation. We have identified 19 states where manufacturing is leading the way...
Market Report: Life Sciences Site Selection Focused on Smaller Cities, Access to Innovation and Incentives
North American life sciences companies are shuffling and right-sizing their footprints to maximize ROI in R&D and other corporate functions and, increasingly looking toward smaller metropolitan areas with rising industry influence.
First Person: AMT President Calls for Permanent Manufacturing R&D and Innovation Incentives
As manufacturing powers our economic recovery, Area Development and AMT President, Doug Woods, discuss how to continue building sustained U.S manufacturing strength and job creation.
Market Report: Healthcare Industry Tries to Drive Down Costs
Locating near major carrier hubs will allow diagnostic providers faster turnaround times.
Regional Report: Milwaukee is Bouncing Back on The Strength of Manufacturing
The city and region have a strong industrial heritage, exemplified in locally headquartered Fortune 500 firms such as Johnson Controls and Harley-Davidson.
