Avantor Expands Centralized Service Center Model with Opening of Boston-Area Facility

Avantor, Inc. a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, announced the opening of its newest Centralized Service Center (CSC) serving the Greater Boston area.

The new facility in Watertown, Massachusetts, addresses the shortage of laboratory space for scientific research by enabling organizations to maximize their research footprint, accelerate discoveries, and reduce operational complexity through off-site support for essential but non-core services such as media and buffer preparation, chemical management, glassware washing, autoclaving, and other ancillary service capabilities.

"The opening of the Watertown CSC underscores Avantor's commitment to advancing science through innovative service models," said Tola Olorunnisola, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Advanced Laboratory Services at Avantor. "Our customers are facing unprecedented demand for research space and efficiency. This approach, designed to be scalable and adaptable for organizations across the life sciences sector, ensures labs can reclaim space and redirect resources to research and discovery."

The Watertown CSC marks an important step in Avantor's expansion of centralized service capabilities, providing:

• Specialized features in glassware washing, autoclaving, media and buffer preparation to support ongoing and advanced R&D operations
• SmartShelves and asset tracking systems for traceability, accuracy, and compliance
• Daily logistics support, with materials picked, packed, and delivered across Greater Boston
• Scalable services that grow with customer needs, from consumables management to equipment tracking and asset support