Afton Scientific Expands Biopharma Facility, Paving The Way For Local Innovation and Jobs
Afton Scientific plans to invest over $200 million in its Albemarle County facility, creating 200 jobs.
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Oct 03, 2024
Simantini Singh Deo

Afton Scientific, known for producing sterile injectable pharmaceuticals, plans to invest more than $200 million in expanding its biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility located in Albemarle County, Virginia. This initiative is expected to generate over 200 new employment opportunities in the region.
Afton Scientific operates as a contract development and manufacturing organization within the biopharmaceutical sector. The company plays a crucial role in advancing therapies and managing chronic diseases by providing aseptic fill-finish services for products, ranging from pre-clinical trials to large-scale commercial production, across diverse therapeutic areas. In January 2024, Afton attracted a significant investment from Arlington Capital Partners, a private equity firm known for its focus on government-regulated sectors.
This expansion in Albemarle County will allow Afton to adopt innovative manufacturing technologies, target additional diseases, and reach a broader patient population. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership collaborated with Albemarle County and the Central Virginia Partnership to secure this project for the state. Governor Youngkin has approved funding from the Commonwealth's Opportunity Fund to support the project in Albemarle County.
Governor Glenn Youngkin, stated, “Afton Scientific's multi-million dollar expansion in Albemarle County is a powerful testament to Virginia's thriving life sciences industry. This investment not only creates over 200 new jobs but also strengthens our healthcare innovation sector – particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is companies like Afton Scientific that showcase why Virginia was just named America's Top State for Business in 2024
Thomas Thorpe, CEO of Afton Scientific, “This announcement represents an exciting advancement in providing critical, life-saving therapies to more Americans, and Afton Scientific is thrilled about our expansion in Central Virginia, where we’ve grown the company since day one. The involvement of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and Albemarle County, and the Commonwealth’s support for local businesses was critical to our ability to bring advanced manufacturing jobs and economic growth to the area.”