TUCSON, Arizona – A global medical technology company claims to be investing $ 65 million in building a state-of-the-art facility here in Tucson.
According to Becton, Dickinson and Company, the new facility will be a hub for the supply chain and serve as the final stage manufacturing and sterilization center.
According to a press release, the new 120,000 square meter facility will be built on an area of around 32 hectares on the northeast corner of Valencia and Kolb Road and is scheduled to go into operation in mid-2022. BD plans to create around 40 new jobs, including engineers, scientists, quality control specialists and other skilled talent. Sun Corridor, Inc. expects BD’s investment to have an economic impact of $ 122 million over the next 10 years.
“This transformation project will become an integral part of the US medical device supply chain and expand BD’s presence in Arizona, which includes a BD Peripheral Intervention Business Unit headquartered in Tempe of $ 1 billion.”
“Tucson is the ideal location for critical infrastructure and was selected after careful consideration of a number of alternative locations in the US Southwest and Mexico,” said Alexandre Conroy, executive vice president, integrated supply chain, BD. “The favorable business climate in Arizona, the strength of its workforce and Tucson’s central role in other parts of BD’s supply chain were key factors in the decision.”
Mayor Regina Romeo of the City of Tucson said, “We are delighted to welcome BD to Tucson. Tucson’s strategic location, technology companies, university, workforce and proximity to Mexico have been key strengths in making this successful Result for us have resulted in the region. “
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