In Which State is Afton Scientific Choosing to Expand?
Afton Scientific is investing in an expansion in Albemarle County, Virginia. This will be good for both the economy and business because they will benefit from Right to Work. In order to do this, they are investing $500,000. This will go toward adding 8,000 square feet to their current facility.
In addition, this will create 20 new job for the area. So this will be great for the local economy.
From Area Development Magazine:
“Afton Scientific is a 100 percent exporter of goods and services that brings dollars into Virginia. […] Virginia offers [them] the strategic environment it needs to develop a highly trained workforce and provide well-paying pharmaceutical manufacturing jobs. It’s nice to know that some of the drugs we manufacture are targeting such diseases as Cystic Fibrosis, Breast Cancer, and Primary Immunodeficiency Disease, or utilizing the latest in mRNA therapies and monoclonal antibodies.†[…]
“This expansion will allow Afton Scientific to grow its portfolio of important consumer healthcare products, ensuring the operation’s continued success in the Commonwealth. […] Afton Scientific is a valued employer in a thriving industry[. W] look forward to our continuing partnership with the company.†[…]
“The life sciences sector is more critical than ever as we […] work to rebuild our economy. We thank Afton Scientific for reinvesting in its operation in Albemarle County and are pleased to support the company’s next chapter of growth.â€AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE
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