Avantor® Expands Centralized Service Center Model with Opening of Boston-Area Facility

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Avantor (NYSE: AVTR) announced on November 19, 2025 the opening of a new Centralized Service Center in Watertown, Massachusetts to serve the Greater Boston area. The facility provides off-site support for non-core lab services including glassware washing, autoclaving, media and buffer preparation, chemical management, and logistics to help organizations reclaim lab space, reduce operational complexity, and accelerate research.

The Watertown CSC integrates digital tools, SmartShelves asset tracking, daily logistics, and scalable services for pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, medtech, and advanced materials R&D customers.

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RADNOR, Pa., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, today announced the opening of its newest Centralized Service Center (CSC) serving the Greater Boston area.

The new facility in Watertown, Massachusetts, addresses the shortage of laboratory space for scientific research by enabling organizations to maximize their research footprint, accelerate discoveries, and reduce operational complexity through off-site support for essential but non-core services such as media and buffer preparation, chemical management, glassware washing, autoclaving, and other ancillary service capabilities.

Avantor's Centralized Service Center model helps customers reclaim thousands of square feet of laboratory space, reducing costs and freeing scientists from routine tasks that can hinder innovation. The newest facility in Watertown builds on this model and strengthens Avantor's growing global network of service centers. It supports pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic institutions, as well as adjacent R&D sectors, including the medical technology, industrial and advanced materials industries, with deep expertise in lab and production services, enhanced by digital tools, logistics, and quality systems to deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end solution.

"The opening of the Watertown CSC underscores Avantor's commitment to advancing science through innovative service models," said Tola Olorunnisola, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Advanced Laboratory Services at Avantor. "Our customers are facing unprecedented demand for research space and efficiency. This approach, designed to be scalable and adaptable for organizations across the life sciences sector, ensures labs can reclaim space and redirect resources to research and discovery."

The Watertown CSC marks an important step in Avantor's expansion of centralized service capabilities, providing:

• Specialized features in glassware washing, autoclaving, media and buffer preparation to support ongoing and advanced R&D operations
• SmartShelves and asset tracking systems for traceability, accuracy, and compliance
• Daily logistics support, with materials picked, packed, and delivered across Greater Boston
• Scalable services that grow with customer needs, from consumables management to equipment tracking and asset support

To learn more about the Watertown CSC, visit: https://go.avantorsciences.com/rs/251-TTP-665/images/2025-CSC-Flyer.pdf

Read more about the Watertown CSC here: https://www.avantorsciences.com/us/en/watertown-centralized-service-center?utm_source=press%20relea…

To learn more about Avantor's laboratory services, visit: https://www.avantorsciences.com/us/en/services/lab-production

About Avantor
Avantor^® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. For more information, visit avantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.

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FAQ

What did Avantor (AVTR) announce on November 19, 2025 about Boston-area operations?

Avantor opened a new Centralized Service Center in Watertown, MA to provide off-site lab services and logistics for Greater Boston.

How will the Avantor Watertown CSC affect lab space for Boston researchers?

The CSC aims to help customers reclaim thousands of square feet by outsourcing non-core tasks like glassware washing and media prep.

Which services are offered at Avantor's Watertown Centralized Service Center (AVTR)?

Services include glassware washing, autoclaving, media and buffer preparation, chemical management, SmartShelves tracking, and daily logistics.

Which types of organizations can use Avantor's Watertown CSC (AVTR)?

The facility supports pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, medtech, industrial, and advanced materials R&D organizations in Greater Boston.

Does Avantor provide asset tracking and compliance tools at the Watertown CSC?

Yes; the Watertown CSC uses SmartShelves and asset tracking systems to improve traceability, accuracy, and compliance.

Where can investors learn more about Avantor's Watertown Centralized Service Center (AVTR)?

Detailed information and a facility flyer are available on Avantor's website via the Watertown CSC pages and linked flyer.