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updated: 11/6/2009 6:43:45 PM
Beckman Coulter Expands Indianapolis Operations
A biomedical test equipment manufacturer is undertaking a second major expansion in Indianapolis in as many years. California-based Beckman Coulter Inc. (NYSE: BEC) says it is making a multi-million dollar investment to relocate its plastics injection molding operation to a business park on the city's northwest side. The company is also locating parts of its field service operations and product development in Indianapolis. It plans to add up to 100 jobs in Indiana.
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