# MilliporeSigma tops out new $165M membrane plant in Darmstadt, Germany

MilliporeSigma held a topping-out ceremony for a new membrane production plant in Darmstadt, Germany. The $165 million facility will produce membranes for aseptic filters and is expected to create 55 jobs, with construction completion targeted for 2022.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2020-10-08
- Where: Darmstadt, Germany, Germany
- Value: $165.0M
- Jobs: 55
- Starts operating: 2022
- Status: under construction
- Products: Millipore Express membranes, aseptic filters
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [MilliporeSigma](https://endata.com/companies/7341.md)
- [Merck KGaA](https://endata.com/companies/1393.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/milliporesigma-celebrates-topping-out-ceremony-for-new-membrane-production-plant-301148072.html), 2020-10-08: "With this strategically important production facility for our Life Science business sector, we are investing in future technologies, enabling additional growth and creating new jobs at our company's global headquarters."

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