Sartorius has opened its new Center of Excellence for bioanalytics in Ann Arbor, MI, investing approximately $100 million in the state-of-the-art facility, consolidating existing sites and functions in Ann Arbor. The number of employees at the site is expected to double over time.
 
“With our new flagship site in Ann Arbor, we are bringing together our core competencies and dedicated experts under one roof, further strengthening our ability to address key customer needs in this highly innovative and relevant field,” said Dr. Alexandra Gatzemeyer, Head of the Lab Products & Services division and member of the Executive Board of Sartorius.
 
The 130,000-sq.-ft. facility houses a manufacturing and services area, biology labs, a warehouse, office and training spaces, as well as a customer interaction center. Sartorius will develop and manufacture a range of bioanalytical instruments at the site, including the associated reagents, consumables and software solutions. In addition, the company will provide particle validation services and produce microcarriers used in cell culture processes.
 
“Ann Arbor is strategically located at the crossroads of talent, technology and logistics, in close proximity to customers and renowned universities. The opening of our new building in the Tech Loop marks an important milestone for Sartorius in the Americas region, offering space for further expansion in the future,” said Maurice Phelan, President of Sartorius North America.