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Eppendorf to Celebrate Opening of New Distribution Center in Enfield, CT with State Leaders

Global life sciences company’s strong growth fuels need for

brand-new distribution facility    

WHO:             Eva Van Pelt, Eppendorf Co-CEO 

                        Dennis Barger, President of Eppendorf Americas  

Alexander Gerritsen, Eppendorf Sr. VP Global Supply Chain

Alexandra Daum, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic & Community and Community Development (DECD)        

Peter Denious, CEO of AdvanceCT

Adam Winstanley, Principal of Winstanley Enterprises (Owner/Developer)

                        Enfield Town Officials and Department Heads

WHAT:          Eppendorf, a leading life science company, is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of its expanded North American headquarters with a new distribution center in Enfield, Connecticut. Combined with their manufacturing center at 175 Freshwater Boulevard, Enfield represents the North American headquarters for Eppendorf. The event will be attended by notable leaders from the State of Connecticut along with local officials, business leaders, executives from the German-based company, and 150 employees.

                        Eppendorf has been operating in Enfield, CT since 2004 and has continued to grow their business and expand.  This new distribution center will enable them to expand manufacturing efforts at the Freshwater Boulevard location while having a new state-of-the-art distribution center within the same town.

Eppendorf manufactures and sells laboratory equipment and services for scientific research worldwide. The company was founded in 1945 in Hamburg, Germany, and has since expanded to have subsidiaries in over 25 countries. Its product range includes pipettes, centrifuges, automated liquid handling systems, cell culture systems, and bioprocessing equipment. Eppendorf’s products are used in academic and industrial research laboratories including companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical and food industries

Aside from its location in Hamburg, Germany Enfield is the most critical location globally representing about 30% of their manufacturing efforts and 90% of their North American distribution. The facility will occupy over 230,000 SF of space in the 500,000+ SF distribution center that is owned by Winstanley Enterprises and also occupied by the Northeast’s premier dairy co-operative Agri-Mark. The facility has a strong focus on sustainability and is committed to reducing its environmental impact and supporting local community initiatives.

The grand opening event will feature a ceremonial ribbon cutting, remarks from Eppendorf executives and local/state officials, and tours of the new facility. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Eppendorf's products and services, as well as its commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Eppendorf's continued expansion and investment in Enfield is expected to create new jobs and generate economic growth in the region. The company is committed to supporting scientific research and discovery and to improving the lives of people around the world.

In addition to Enfield, Eppendorf has other locations throughout North America, including in California, New York, and Canada. The company is a trusted and innovative provider of laboratory equipment and services, with a global reputation for quality and excellence.

WHEN:          Tuesday, May 2, 2023

2:00 PM         

Grand Opening Celebration Kick-off Followed by Facility Tour

WHERE:       Eppendorf

                        113 N. Maple Street

                        Enfield, CT

CONTACT:   Matt Watkins                                                   

                        617-571-4582                                                 

                        mwatkins@watkinsstrategies.com    

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