MEBANE, N.C. (WGHP) — A world-leader in the sciences is moving into Mebane.
Thermo Fisher Scientific unveiled its brand-new facility in the area, bringing in new job opportunities.
State and city leaders, as well as representatives from Thermo Fisher, cut the red ribbon, welcoming the global company's new 375,000 square foot manufacturing facility to the area.
It is going to be one of the many Thermo Fisher locations in North Carolina, creating a great benefit for the state and Mebane.
"It's a centrally located place halfway between the Triangle and the Triad, which means it's really an attractive destination. I see a future of dramatic growth in Mebane, and this is just a perfect example of what is in Mebane's future," said North Carolina Governor Josh Stein.
It's set to bring in business and jobs to the area.
"It's also close to a customer base and a workforce base for us as well as a lot of community colleges. So in many ways it was the perfect location for us to have that customer base nearby as well as the talent base nearby," said Erica Hirsch, President of Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Hirsch said the new location, producing pipette tips for scientific research, currently employs 45 people, with plans to grow to 100.
It's something Hirsch is excited about.
"We expect to scale our employee base around here. We'll have a lot of openings from an operator, from an automation engineer perspective. We're super excited to have this site underway and to not just break ground today but to actually open up for customers in the future," Hirsh said.
Hirsch did not mention the exact date when the facility will be operational, but said the company expects production to start in the coming weeks.
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