Samsung BioLogics’ 'Super Plant' Reflects Robust Global COVID-19 R&D

Contract Manufacturing Demand Surging

Samsung BioLogics’ construction of a fourth, large-scale manufacturing plant reflects increasing orders amid robust global COVID-19 R&D activities and further cements the Korean firm's position as the world's biggest contract biologics producer. 

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Investment, Capacity Of Samsung's Fourth Plant Bigger Than Expected • Source: Samsung BioLogics

Samsung BioLogics will build a large-scale, fourth bioproduction plant at its existing site in Incheon Songdo, South Korea that will cement its position as the world’s largest contract development and manufacturing player in the biologics sector.

Construction of the new facility is part of the South Korean group's long-term strategy to maximize operational efficiency and scale...

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