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Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is continuing with a second phase of its Florida - Japan Trade Initiative.
Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI), the principle economic development organization for the State of Florida is continuing with a second phase of its Florida-Japan Trade Initiative. Through this trade initiative, Enterprise Florida will actively assist your company to expand and capture the Japanese market through our office based in Tokyo. If you are seriously committed to exporting to Japan, read more about Florida-Japan Trade Initiative.
Biomed Company Invests Big in Tampa Bay
Press Release: Tampa, Florida October 25, 2005
Haemacure Corporation announced the selection of Manatee County in South Tampa Bay to locate their corporate offices and R&D labs. The Canadian-based company, specializing in the development of innovative biological adhesives, biomaterials and surgical devices for acute surgical wound care, will invest approximately $10 million in their new 50,000-square-foot facility. The company expects to add 51 scientist and technician jobs over three years. Haemacure President and CEO Marc Paquin stated, "After considering Canada, North Carolina and Virginia, we came to the conclusion that the Manatee/Sarasota area offered the infrastructure and, more importantly, support from local and state officials that will play a vital role in our success." The plant will produce a new line of protein-based adhesives, which surgeons use instead of stitches to stop bleeding and close incisions, especially on organs such as liver and lungs. (Contact: Marc Paquin, Haemacure Corporation, 941-364-3700, mpaquin@haemacurecorp.com)