Genzyme to celebrate new Framingham center

Genzyme Corp. is planning a ceremony Monday to mark the recent opening of its new early-stage research center in Framingham. The $125 million Science Center, which will ultimately house 350 employees, is just the latest expansion for the Cambridge biotechnology company in Framingham.

It now has about 2,000 employees in 14 buildings in the town -- one-fifth of its total workforce and the largest concentration of employees in the world. Construction is also underway on a $230 million manufacturing plant in Framingham, expected to be completed in 2011.

Monday's ceremony will feature Massachusetts Genzyme Chief Executive Henri A. Termeer, Governor Deval L. Patrick and US Representative Edward J. Markey.
(By Todd Wallack, Globe staff)