HollisterStier Laboratories has announced plans for a $30 million facility expansion. The company will add a second high speed filling line that can handle 2-100mL vials and fill approximately 400 vials per minute, doubling its current laboratory space, while adding an office complex. The clean room complex includes aseptic compounding areas, a new component preparation area, and an aseptic storage area. HollisterStier also projects increasing personnel by approximately 40% during the next three years.

“The new filling line and expanded lab space enhances our ability to meet the unique needs of our customers. With the expansion, we will also increase our various customer support teams,” stated Anthony Bonanzino, Ph.D., president & chief executive officer.

HollisterStier is doubling its laboratory space for the Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments. “QA is one of the most vital components to our organization. The new construction allows for critically needed lab bench space and new instrumentation,” he said.

The project increases the Spokane, Washington facility to a total of 185,000 sq. ft. Construction on the laboratories and office building begins in the fall of 2006 with completion expected in May of 2007. The construction for the filling line begins in Q42006, with commercial production commencing in Q42008.