PCI Pharma Services (PCI) has opened its newly expanded Clinical Center of Excellence in Rockford, IL.
“Established and growing companies such as PCI play a critical role in our economic development, including creating employment opportunities for local people,” Rockford City Council Director of Community and Economic Development, Karl Franzen said. “We can all be proud that PCI’s presence here reflects the significance of the manufacturing sector in the Midwest, and of the work it does in providing vital medicines for people around the world. I am delighted to be a part of this event and wish PCI every success in the future.”
Construction began in November 2018 and was completed this month, delivering 30,000 sq ft of additional space with increased flexibility and scalability for primary and secondary packaging, labeling, and 2-8°C Cold Chain storage. The premiere featured key community and PCI leadership, who welcomed the opening as a major advancement for customers and ultimately patients in clinical trials. The expansion also includes a new customer reception area as well as increased office space to support PCI staff growth.
“The Rockford Clinical facility expansion delivers significant new capacity across our core offerings of primary and secondary packaging as well as Cold Chain storage and distribution,” PCI’s Chief Operating Officer Brad Payne said. “This investment is one of many PCI is making across our global clinical supply chain in strategic locations in the US, UK, Europe, and Australia to ensure we can meet our clients’ global needs by packaging and delivering life-saving therapeutic products to patients worldwide.”