The Economy

Maker of Laboratory Equipment Announces Expansion in Singapore

Jan. 15, 2010

Esco, a manufacturer of biological safety cabinets and other laboratory equipment, recently announced that it will add 100,000 square feet of manufacturing floor space to its existing operations in Singapore.

Josh Cable

Esco said the expansion efforts will begin this month.

"The expanded, modern facility provides us with better manufacturing conditions that will enable Esco to drive quality, productivity, customer satisfaction and innovation to the next level," said XQ Lin, Esco vice president. "Concurrent investments in state-of-the-art laser/sheet metal processing machinery/robotics have also been made, to enable Esco to design/build the best quality in our products."

The incremental expansion will enable Esco to eventually double manufacturing capacity for laboratory and controlled-environment equipment products, according to the company.

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Josh Cable | Former Senior Editor

Former Senior Editor Josh Cable covered innovation issues -- including trends and best practices in R&D, process improvement and product development. He also reported on the best practices of the most successful companies and executives in the world of transportation manufacturing, which encompasses the aerospace, automotive, rail and shipbuilding sectors.

Josh also led the IndustryWeek Manufacturing Hall of Fame, IW’s annual tribute to the most influential executives and thought leaders in U.S. manufacturing history.

Before joining IndustryWeek, Josh was the editor-in-chief of Penton Media’s Government Product News and Government Procurement. He also was an award-winning beat reporter for several small newspapers in Northeast Ohio.

Josh received his BFA in creative writing from Bowling Green University, and continued his professional development through course-work at Ohio University and Cuyahoga Community College.

A lifelong resident of the Buckeye State, Josh currently lives in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland. When the weather cooperates, you’ll find him riding his bike to work, exercising his green thumb in the backyard or playing ultimate Frisbee.