Singapore, Nov. 12 -- Eppendorf SE has marked the start of construction on its new production facility at Bandar Cassia Technology Park in Penang. The groundbreaking marks a major step in the company's expansion in Malaysia and establishes Eppendorf's first manufacturing operation in Southeast Asia.

The EUR 40 million investment will extend Eppendorf's global manufacturing network with production capability for selected products from its Centrifuges & Instruments portfolio. The products are intended for laboratories and scientific workplaces worldwide. The site will join Eppendorf's global manufacturing and quality framework, applying the company's expectations for quality, process reliability, compliance and operational excellence.

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