Gelest Inc., a Mitsubishi Chemical Group company, broke ground on its newest, 50,000 square-foot facility, located at Gelest’s global headquarters in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Slated for completion in September 2024, Gelest plans to initially hire more than 25 employees, with additional recruitment phases of up to 50 employees as the operation scales to match customer demand.
Jonathan Goff, vice president of the custom synthesis division, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, and president of Gelest, said, “We are leveraging the technical expertise of the local workforce and recruiting from local universities. In addition, we are supporting the trend towards on-shoring business, thereby fortifying the U.S. supply chain for crucial materials for advanced manufacturing.” The new facility will enhance Gelest’s production capabilities, supporting a diverse range of customer applications, from microelectronics and medical devices to advanced thermal coatings and mobility.