recently, elkem silicones usa corp. became a member of south carolina biotechnology innovation organization (scbio). scbio, a state affiliate of the us biotechnology innovation organization, is committed to the life sciences industry in south carolina. as life sciences is one of the fastest-growing areas of the innovative economy in south carolina, elkem silicones usa is willing to partner with local organizations and support the growth of the (life sciences) industry, looking forward to making contributions to the development of south carolina’s life sciences industry.
“we are excited to partner with scbio to support business growth and expansion of life sciences ecosystem in the state,” said reeshemah chatham, global healthcare program manager of bluestar elkem, “elkem silicones has a growing presence in york county, south carolina. we are supporting the healthcare market, developing new products and creating job opportunities in related areas, including chemical research, manufacturing, supply chain and toxicology/regulatory compliance. while elkem continues to implement its growth strategy, we look forward to working with scbio and its partners in state organizations, academia and the business community.” chatham will join the scbio committee on behalf of elkem silicones usa.
