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Seqirus
In 2006, at the end of a multi-year international search process, Novartis chose the Town of Holly Springs for the nation’s first flu cell culture manufacturing facility. At 430,000 gross square feet sitting on 167 acres of land, this facility has the seasonal capacity to produce 50 million doses of trivalent flu vaccine, and in case of a pandemic event, the facility will be able to produce up to 150 million doses within six months.
This facility, now Seqirus, opened for business in November in 2009 with 350 employees. By 2017, the workforce had grown to approximately 550 full-time employees and about 200 contract workers.
Life Science Cluster
Very few locations can compete with the size and scale of the Research Triangle’s life science industry. Our cluster runs the gamut from global giants with large scale manufacturing facilities to promising start-ups working side-by-side in local technology incubators.
North Carolina is consistently ranked as having the third largest biotech cluster in the U.S., and with recent additions like Novartis right here in Holly Springs, this industry is poised for continued expansion.
Very few locations can compete with the size and scale of the Research Triangle’s life science industry. Our cluster runs the gamut from global giants with large scale manufacturing facilities to promising start-ups working side-by-side in local technology incubators.
North Carolina is consistently ranked as having the third largest biotech cluster in the U.S., and with recent additions like Novartis right here in Holly Springs, this industry is poised for continued expansion.
Local & Regional Employers
Holly Springs and the Research Triangle Region are very fortunate to have a diverse economic base. Our universities, health care systems, and state and local governments offer a strong and stable base, while our technology focused private sector adds the potential for rapid expansion in employment and wages.
Major Holly Springs Employers
| Name | Type |
| Seqirus | Flu Vaccine Manufacturing |
| GMA Supply | Building Products Supplier |
| OFM, Inc. | Office Furniture Distributor |
| Rovisys | Automation / Information Solutions |
| Pierce Group Benefits | Insurance / Benefits Services |
| Ideal Landscaping | Landscaping Services |
| Rex Healthcare | Medical Care |
Major Regional Employers
| Name | Type |
| State of North Carolina | Government |
| Wake County Public Schools | Education |
| IBM Corporation | Information Technology |
| WakeMed Health & Hospitals | Healthcare |
| N.C. State University | Education |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Information Technology |
| Rex Healthcare | Medical Care |
| SAS Institute | Information Technology |
| GlaxoSmithKline | Life Sciences |
| Lenovo | Computer Technology |