Avecia

Nitto Denko Avecia Inc.
FormerlyAvecia Biotechnology Inc. (2001–2012)
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryBiotechnology
Defunct15 September 2015 
HeadquartersMilford, Massachusetts, U.S.
ParentNitto Denko Corporation

Avecia, a part of Nitto Denko Inc., is a private biotechnology company focused on oligonucleotide production.[1] Avecia has two facilities, one near Boston, MA, and the second in Cincinnati, OH.[1]

In 2009, Avecia Biologics Limited based in Billingham, UK was acquired by Merck and was later part of Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies.[2]

In 2016, Avecia acquired the assets of Irvine Pharmaceutical Services and Avrio Biopharmaceuticals.[3] Avecia was organized with a biologics business line and the oligonucleotide business line.

References

  1. ^ a b Kansteiner, Fraiser (March 31, 2021). "Nitto Denko lays out $226M to boost oligonucleotide production in a bustling RNA market". Fierce Pharma. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Merck & Co., Inc. to Acquire Avecia Biologics | Fierce Biotech". www.fiercebiotech.com. 17 December 2009.
  3. ^ "Nitto Denko Avecia Inc acquires businesses of Irvine Pharmaceutical Services, Avrio Biopharmaceuticals". Reuters. October 11, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2024.