AdvanceTEC to invest more than $10 million near Clayton Submitted by JOHNSTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CLAYTON — AdvanceTEC, a leader in cleanroom design, construction and mission-critical process integration, will invest more than $10 million in a new site in Johnston County. The Richmond, Virginia-based company intends to create an advanced skilled workforce at a location near Clayton, which will serve biotechnology companies in the Research Triangle and throughout the United States. “Johnston County’s place in the 21st century life sciences industry is taking an important step forward with the addition of AdvanceTEC as a corporate resident,” said Chad M. Stewart,
24 | [ JOHNSTON NOW ]
chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. “Our position at the center of numerous biotechnology companies and operations has helped draw leading companies like AdvanceTEC that have industry-specific expertise in demand by companies like Novo Nordisk, Grifols and a host of other life science and advanced technology operations both east and west of us.” Founded in 2000, AdvanceTEC serves clients in the biotech, nanotech and cleantech industries. It’s expertise can be found in government, military, university and corporate facilities. The privately held firm has successfully constructed facilities for research, pilot production and highvolume manufacturing applications. AdvanceTEC works with leading
technology companies, construction managers and architectural/engineering firms to construct state-of-the-art cleanrooms that enable next-generation technologies. The firm’s expertise includes turn-key design/build projects, where performance, schedule, cost and safety are critical. The value of a typical project ranges from $500,000 to $40 million. Additional information may be found at www.AdvanceTECLLC.com. “AdvanceTEC is pleased to invest in Johnston County to serve leading biotech clients in the region, as well as throughout the United States,” said Bryan Phelan, the company’s managing partner and director of customers. “Our new advanced prefabrication and modularization facility will continue to separate AdvanceTEC
