SMC Ltd. is growing its U.S. footprint.

The medical device contract manufacturer is planning to expand its Devens, Mass., facility by 160,000 square feet, adding three new ISO 8 cleanrooms, a 2-degree to 8-degree Celsius cold chain storage warehouse, and a material handling system to optimize product flow throughout the plant. SMC executives said the additions will allow for better efficiencies and reliability to support the evolving medical technology and drug delivery markets.

“We are thrilled about the expansion of our manufacturing facility in Devens,” SMC Corporate Vice President/Massachusetts Site Leader Brian Payson said. “This growth is a testament to the continued success we’ve experienced and reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence. It also opens exciting opportunities for our team and the local community. With this expansion, we will be able to add more individuals to our workforce and enhance our capabilities, ensuring we continue to meet and/or exceed the needs of our customers.”

“The expansion in Devens marks a significant milestone in our company’s growth journey. This investment not only strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products, but also underscores our commitment to supporting the healthcare needs of our customers and patients worldwide,” SMC CEO Chetan N. Patel added. “As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to fostering innovation, creating career opportunities, and contributing positively to the communities in which we operate. This expansion is a clear indication of our confidence in the future, and we look forward to the new possibilities it brings.”

SMC is a global contract manufacturer offering design, molding services, and finished devices for the medical, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical industries. With locations in Wisconsin, Ohio, Massachusetts, North Carolina, California, Costa Rica, United Kingdom, and India, SMC’s facilities provide more than 1 million square feet of high- and low-volume medical manufacturing. The company’s medical operations offer ISO 13485 quality systems, white room, class 7 an 8 cleanrooms with services including design, engineering, project management, and validation. Integrated capabilities include thermoplastic molding (including 2-shot), liquid injection moling, secondary operations, micro molding, assembly, fill-finish capabilities, and finished device kitting/packaging.