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|Articles|May 13, 2014
KBI Biopharma Acquires Merck's Biologics Operations
Author(s)BioPharm International Editors
KBI Biopharma acquires Merck's microbial process development and manufacturing operations in Colorado.
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KBI will also continue to support other ongoing drug development programs for Merck from its two North Carolina facilities.
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