Merck announces major improvements of Elkton facility


Merck announces major improvements of Elkton facility
By Scott Rogers • March 30, 2016
Per today's Daily News Record, Merck has announced a $168 million investment in its Elkton facility for upgrades that will take place over the next few years.... "The Kenilworth, N.J.-based pharmaceutical business has been operating in the Valley since 1941, according to the release, and the Elkton plant works to produce a variety of vaccines in bulk. The improvements will upgrade that system. The investment will upgrade plant infrastructure, add manufacturing facilities and equipment, and complete personnel training to support a bioprocessing facility. Rockingham County Administrator Joe Paxton said the company would demolish some of its older buildings, many dating back to the 1940s, and replace them with new structures. " Read the entire article here: Merck Plans $168M Upgrade Looking back through the Daily News Record archives, the most recent major improvement I can find record of is a $57M announcement in 2006, followed by a $193M announcement in 2007. Read the 2007 article here: Merck Adding 70 New Jobs Merck is one of the largest employers in Rockingham County, so this is a welcome news announcement! Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: Is There A Price You WOULD Pay For This House? There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell
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