Pharmaceutical manufacturer Afton Scientific LLC will invest $500,000 to expand its Albemarle County operations, adding 20 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Monday.
The company will add 8,000 square feet to its 2020 Avon Court facility to “accommodate its 50% growth over the past year and expected similar growth in 2021,” according to a statement from Northam’s office.
“Thanks to innovative pharmaceutical companies like Afton Scientific, our commonwealth is quickly becoming a hub for cutting-edge technology and research,” Northam said in a statement. “The life sciences sector is more critical than ever as we prioritize the health of Virginians during the ongoing pandemic and work to rebuild our economy. We thank Afton Scientific for reinvesting in its operation in Albemarle County and are pleased to support the company’s next chapter of growth.”
