AVTR News & Events

Avantor announced the expansion of its North American quality control capabilities with the addition of advanced microbial and stability testing at its St. Louis manufacturing site. The enhanced St. Louis facility now offers integrated microbial and stability testing aligned with global regulatory standards, supporting regulated biopharma applications and reinforcing Avantor's commitment to quality, compliance, and customer service. By consolidating these capabilities into a single North American location, Avantor reduces reliance on external laboratories and minimizes cross-border sample movement, improving efficiency while maintaining consistent global quality standards.

ESAB (ESAB) announced R. Brent Jones has been appointed CFO, effective early May. Jones succeeds Kevin Johnson, who is leaving ESAB to pursue a CFO opportunity at a privately held company. Kevin will support ESAB in facilitating a smooth transition. Jones brings over three decades of experience to ESAB and has served as CFO for several public companies, including Pall Corporation and, most recently, Avantor (AVTR).