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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Japan-Based Sysmex America Expands Lake County, Illinois, Operations

10/25/2024
Sysmex America, Inc., a subsidiary of Japanese medical diagnostic equipment manufacturer Sysmex Corporation, plans to expand its operations in Lake County, Illinois. The $20.6 million project is expected to create 110 jobs.

The investment will allow the company to meet increased customer demand for its innovative medical diagnostic technologies and products.

"Our expansion in northeastern Illinois underscores our commitment to the community, our dedication to innovation and our mission to deliver products that are key to improving patient outcomes," said Dan Zortman, chief executive officer of Sysmex America. "Thanks to DCEO, Sysmex America will further advance its long-term goals and accelerate growth."

Sysmex America, Inc. manufactures and markets automated in vitro diagnostic hematology, flow cytometry, technology solutions, coagulation and urinalysis analyzers, reagents and information systems for laboratories and health care facilities in North and South America.

"Illinois has long been a hub for life sciences and I'm excited to see Sysmex select Illinois for their expansion" noted Kristin Richards, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. "Illinois shines as a powerhouse in developing a talented workforce for the life science industry with 37 institutions offering industry-related programs in the Chicagoland area alone."

"Sysmex's expansion is yet another signal of the momentum and excitement building around Illinois as a global destination for business," added Christy George, Incoming President and CEO of Intersect Illinois. "Life sciences companies like Sysmex are choosing to be in Illinois because of our state's unmatched talent, cutting edge infrastructure, and world-renowned research and higher education institutions, creating an environment where they can thrive. We're proud to see another win for Team Illinois whose collaborative approach to expanding economic development is creating new jobs and new hope for communities across our great state."

"It's great to see a global leader like Sysmex continue to build on its long history in Illinois and Lake County," said Kevin Considine, chief executive officer of Lake County Partners. "For many years, they have been a key part of our life sciences sector - the largest in the Midwest. We appreciate their reinvestment and commitment and are excited to help them grow further."

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