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Biotage relocates U.S. headquarters to Charlotte
August 21, 2009
Charlotte Chamber of CommereceJustin Hunt
Biotage recently leased 15,048 sq. ft. of flex space in Harris Corners Corporate Park at Exit 18 on I-77 north. The company’s facility upgrade at Harris Corners is underway and includes a significant investment in equipment, furniture, and fixtures. Biotage will create 21 new jobs in Charlotte and is currently recruiting new talent.
Vern Anderson of UGL Equis represented Biotage in lease negotiations. Chris Perri represented Beacon Partners, developer and owner of Harris Corners.
Before choosing Charlotte, Biotage considered several locations along the east coast. “We are excited about the relocation of our North American headquarters to Charlotte,” says Scott Carr, President of Biotage LLC. “The city provides access to a major international airport, which is very important to us as an international company. Charlotte also offers a strong labor pool, increased options for business service providers and the potential for reduced operating costs.”
Biotage is a global, technology-based company that provides tools for life science research. The company offers a broad range of solutions, knowledge and experience in the areas of analytical and medicinal chemistry. Customers include the world’s top 30 pharmaceutical companies, the world’s top 20 biotech companies, and leading academic institutes. Biotage is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden and has subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom and Japan. With 270 employees worldwide and 2008 sales of SEK 385.3 million (equivalent to US$ 53.3 million at current exchange rates), Biotage is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Stock Exchange.
The Charlotte Chamber assisted Biotage during its assessment of Charlotte as a headquarters location. The Charlotte Regional Partnership, North Carolina Department of Commerce and North Carolina Biotechnology Center also provided project support.
For more information on Biotage, please visit the company’s website at www.biotage.com.
