A Broome County tech company is on the move.
iA, based in Johnson City since 1972, is moving some of its operations to the Charles Street Business Park in Binghamton’s First Ward, Mayor Jared M. Kraham announced Tuesday.
The company plans to create an “innovation hub” in Binghamton featuring a new technology center and employee training facility. Around 85 employees will relocate to the revamped space at the Charles Street Business Park.
“iA’s expansion into the Charles Street Business Park leverages recent investments in the Clinton Street corridor, brings new activity to the First Ward and builds on the momentum happening in the area,” said Mayor Kraham. “We are excited to welcome iA to the First Ward and thrilled to see another growing company call Binghamton their home.”
iA offers pharmacy automation and software solutions. The company said its new technology center in Binghamton will include a customer testing space, where the company can showcase its enterprise software and advanced robotics to prospective customers, including major pharmacy retailers, healthcare systems and the federal government.
The growth of the business in recent years led iA to seek additional space in Broome County. Its national headquarters are located at 711 Innovation Way in Johnson City.
The company expects to move into the Charles Street Business Park in late summer or early fall.
“As we recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of iA and think about our company’s future, this is an incredible opportunity to build our innovation hub and showcase our new customer testing and training facility,” said CEO Marvin Richardson. “Given its rich legacy as a home to innovative manufacturers, the Charles Street Business Park is the ideal location for iA to further expand.
“Following our significant growth over the past two years, we are excited to open a facility that reflects our dedication to engineering, manufacturing, and innovation. We are grateful for the…
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