Genzyme gets public backing for $200M expansion

Genzyme is getting some public backing for a $200 million expansion project in the south of Ireland. The Cambridge, MA-based biotech plans to hire about 170 people as it expands its manufacturing and research operations. Ireland has become a key global player in biopharma over the years, hosting a range of manufacturing and lab facilities. Teva announced its own expansion plans for Waterford last month.

- read the story from the International Herald Tribune

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