Fujifilm to pump $1.6bn into biopharma in U.S. and Europe

Japan group to nearly quadruple capacity to meet rising demand for cancer drugs

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Fujifilm will add equipment to its contract biopharmaceutical plants, such as this one in Denmark. (Photo courtesy of Fujifilm)

TSUYOSHI TAMEHIRO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's Fujifilm Holdings will spend $1.6 billion (about 200 billion yen) to nearly quadruple its capacity for biopharmaceutical products by upgrading U.S. and European plants, Nikkei has learned.

Fujifilm intends to boost its contract manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals for startups and large drug companies that aim to develop highly effective treatments for cancer, diabetes and other diseases.

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