Fujifilm injects $800m into biologics production unit

Investment to double vaccine component output in US and expand UK facility

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Fujifilm sees contract development and manufacturing of biologics as a key driver for growth. © Reuters

TSUYOSHI TAMEHIRO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Fujifilm Holdings will spend 90 billion yen ($813 million) on biologics manufacturing unit Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, the company announced Tuesday, accelerating its push into a field that is experiencing surging demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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