Hovione broke ground for the expansion of its East Windsor, NJ facility. The expansion will add 30,600 ft² to the existing 24,000 ft² facility, and will introduce a new commercial spray dryer unit specifically designed to handle potent drug substances (APIs). The expansion will more than double capacity to manufacture drug substance and is expected to add approximately 60 new jobs during next three years.
 
Start-up operations are expected to take place in April 2017 for the drug substance and spray drying services, and the continuous drug product manufacturing is planned for the end of 2017.
 
“The start of the construction activities to expand our site in East Windsor is a very exciting moment for us and for our customers. This is an important step to strengthen our continued commitment to the pharmaceutical industry and to the patients by offering innovative technologies and services. The site will be unique in offering at a single location drug substance, spray drying, hot melt extrusion and drug product manufacturing services using innovative continuous manufacturing technology. The state and especially the local government have been extremely supportive and we are happy to strengthen our presence in East Windsor by creating highly qualified jobs in the local community,” said Dr. Marco Gil, General Manager, Hovione New Jersey.