Rapid Micro Biosystems opens new corporate HQ in Lowell, MA, US

Published: 3-Oct-2014
Analysis Microbiology

Includes offices and production space, plus ISO 8 cleanroom


Rapid Micro Biosystems, a provider of automated, non-destructive, rapid microbial detection, has moved to a new corporate headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts in the US.

The new facility boasts 37,000ft2 (3,440m2) of office and production space, including a validated ISO 8 level cleanroom to support increased production of the company's Growth Direct System, an automated, rapid, non-destructive microbial enumeration device, and consumables for environmental monitoring, bioburden and sterility testing.

The new location also provides applications development space as well as a dedicated laboratory environment for showcasing the Growth Direct System.

'Our new facility provides the perfect venue to showcase our solutions and to service our growing list of Global 2000 customers,' said Julie Sperry, Rapid Micro Biosystems' Chief Commercial Officer. 'This location is a perfect fit for our aggressive development plan and stood out among the choices considered.'

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