Manufacturing briefs.(PUERTO RICO)(Brief article)

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Boston Scientific broke ground recently on a US$5 million expansion of its Dorado factory, which employs 700, to put new sterilization capability in place for future production. The plant manufactures cardiac leads to treat various forms of cardiovascular disease, reports Caribbean Business (April 23, 2009):

Rockwell Automation was recognized among "the world's most ethical companies" by Ethisphere Institute, an international think tank based in New York, said Chairman/CEO Keith Nosbuch. It has offices here in Guaynabo and Aguadilla, and employs about 70 people serving customers across the Caribbean region. Worldwide, the company employs more than 20,000 people in more than 80 countries;

Wyeth recently fired 89 employees at its pharmaceutical and...