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The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio®) today announced that Middlesex Gases & Technologies will serve as the primary supplier of both packaged and bulk gases for the Purchasing Consortium, an expansion of the existing partnership. By aggregating the purchasing power of the 1,100+ member companies within MassBio, the Purchasing Consortium allows members to have a strong presence in the marketplace and benefit from competitive discounts and premier customer service, which saves members more than $50 million each year.

Middlesex Gases & Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce they are now the primary supplier of packaged gases and related equipment for the MassBio Purchasing Consortium.

“With over 68 years in the industry and 30 years supplying the Life Science Market, we are confident we can provide the service and support that MassBio members need and deserve. We truly value the work and the contribution that MassBio members make to our community and this partnership allows us to show our appreciation with excellent service, support, and savings,” said Ron Perry, Director of Sales & Marketing for Middlesex Gases & Technologies Inc. “With the recent expansion of our specialty gas laboratory, Middlesex will be able to offer members a greater variety of specialty gas mixtures and high purity gases to fit their everyday needs.”

The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) (massbio.org), a not-for-profit organization that represents and provides services and support for the Massachusetts biotechnology industry, is the nation’s oldest biotechnology trade association. According to MassBio’s “Industry Snapshot 2014,” there were 14 IPOs (initial public offerings) in Massachusetts through July of 2014, which set an annual record in IPOs for Massachusetts biotech companies. Boston is also home to the top five NIH-funded (National Institute of Health) independent research hospitals and Massachusetts’ non-profits, like Harvard University Medical School and the University of Massachusetts Medical School.