Lonza

Taylor Caswell, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs

One of the first tenants to locate their business at Pease International Tradeport is undergoing a major expansion not only in size, but in its workforce. Lonza Biologics plans to add up to 1,000 jobs and double the size of its campus on the sprawling former Air Base.

The company currently employs 800 and primarily focuses on contract manufacturing. Roger Wood spoke to Taylor Caswell, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs. Their conversation also includes other aspects of the state’s economy.

Roger Wood is pictured at his home studio in Portsmouth.