Alexion makes $500 million investment in new Irish site
American pharma company Alexion Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALXN) is to construct a five-story laboratory, office, packaging and warehouse facility as part of a 450 million euros ($502 million) investment in a Dublin site.
The new center at College Park in Blanchardstown, Dublin, will be the company’s third facility in Ireland, along with the current office in Park West, Dublin, and the planned site in Athlone. It is expected to create 200 new jobs. Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny joined Alexion’s senior management team for the announcement (pictured).
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