Watson-Marlow wins gold at MassEcon Economic Impact Awards

Watson-Marlow’s Devens site has been recognized as a Gold Awardee at the MassEcon Economic Impact Awards in Massachusetts, US. The awards recognize industry leaders that have made a positive financial impact in the state. Awardees are commended for contributions in areas such as real estate investments, community involvement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Built in the biggest biopharma cluster in the US, Watson-Marlow’s Devens site in Massachusetts is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. With over $106M invested into its construction, the Devens site spans 150,000 square feet. This includes 50,000 square feet of ISO 14644-1 Class 7 cleanrooms for molding, extrusion and assembly of high purity fluid path products used in critical drug manufacture. The Devens facility opened and made the first production shipment of peristaltic pumps in December 2022.

Environmental and social aspects were carefully considered when designing the Devens site. To promote employee wellbeing, the facility includes a walking trail, fitness space and wellbeing center, as well as gender neutral facilities. The site has also been landscaped to promote biodiversity and protect the endangered Blanding Turtle. 

Rainwater is harvested for non-potable water applications and a 1.0-megawatt solar system will be installed at the site in 2024. To reduce carbon impacts from transportation, the facility was strategically placed near public transport links and a cycle trail, as well as having multiple electric vehicle charging stations.