WESTBROOK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured IDEXX Laboratories’ new and pioneering Synergy Center at the company’s World Campus in Westbrook. The innovative $35 million expansion project, which was completed in June to coincide with the company’s 30^th anniversary, features a wellness center for employees, as well as open work space to encourage a collaborative and more dynamic work environment.

“As IDEXX has adeptly recognized, a company doesn’t always have to just be a place where someone punches a clock from 9-5 to bring home a paycheck,” Senator King said. “Instead, by creating an environment that supports the health and wellness of employees and that fosters a collaborative approach to work, it can really bring out the best in people, which is good for them and good for business. I am very encouraged by forward-thinking Maine companies like IDEXX that will continue to spur development and create good-paying jobs here in Maine – all while having a significant impact across the globe.”

IDEXX is a global medical technology company founded and headquartered in Maine that develops, manufactures, and commercializes products with a focus on animal health, water quality, and food safety. During the visit, King met with company leaders to discuss their growth and continued investment in the Portland area. He also participated in a roundtable Q&A with employees in the Synergy Center’s food court.  

The company’s primary emphasis is on pet health technologies. Over 80 percent of its business comes from the diagnostic products and services they provide to veterinarians. Additionally, IDEXX provides laboratory consulting services and information technology to assist veterinarians manage their practices. IDEXX is also a leader in water quality and food safety testing. 

Founded in 1983 as a five-person operation in Portland’s Old Port, IDEXX has grown into a publically-traded company with more than 50 locations and 5,900 employees worldwide. Over 2,100 of those employees are based at the 750,000 square foot World Campus facility in Westbrook.

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