
Akron Biotechnology is a leading manufacturer of ancillary materials for the cell and gene therapy industry. The company announced in 2022 that it would be expanding its manufacturing operations in Sarasota, Florida. The expansion will create 50 new jobs and add 50,000 square feet of space to the company’s existing facility.
The expansion is part of Akron Biotechnology’s growth strategy. The company is seeing increasing demand for its products from cell and gene therapy developers around the world. The new space will allow the company to meet this demand and continue to grow its business.
The Apopka expansion is expected to be completed in early 2023.
Project Location: Sarasota, FL, USA
Sector: Biotechnology Manufacturing Plant
Discipline/Trade: Mechanical, and Plumbing
Scope of Work: Modeling, Coordination, Hangers & Supports and Shop drawings
Level of Development (LOD): LOD 400
Approx. Project Area: 56,000 sq.ft.
Software Used: Revit, Navisworks