METRICS INC. NAMED FINALIST FOR PRESTIGIOUS NCTA 21 AWARD
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Metrics Inc., a full–service pharmaceutical development contract research organization, has been named a finalist in the 2007 NCTA 21 Awards.
Metrics, headquartered in Greenville, N.C., is one of the fastest–growing contract pharmaceutical development laboratories in the United States. The company provides quality formulation, clinical trial manufacturing and analytical development/validation services to the pharmaceutical industry.
Metrics is a finalist in category of health care / pharmaceutical company of the year.
The NCTA 21 Awards are recognized as North Carolinas largest and most prestigious awards devoted to promoting and celebrating innovation and high–tech excellence throughout the state. This annual showcase honors 21 companies and individuals who represent the best and brightest in technology and business and have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation.
“To be named a finalist along with highly regarded and internationally known companies such as Microsoft, GlaxoSmithKline and Dell is truly an honor for everyone here at Metrics,” said Phil Hodges, CEO. “I am very proud of our employees and the effort they invest, every day, to ensure that Metrics continually meets our clients’ needs and satisfaction.”
The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) is a not–for–profit membership–driven trade organization and the primary voice of the information technology industry in the state. NCTA represents the intersection of leadership and technology, fueling the growth of North Carolina through executive engagement, public affairs and a knowledgeable workforce. For more information, visit www.nc-tech.org.
Metrics recently announced that its revenue growth continues on pace with the 20–percent growth experienced in 2006. The company is also undergoing a $17.5–million, 47,000–square–foot facility expansion that will allow it to dramatically supplement its clinical batch manufacturing and grow its commercial production capabilities. For more information, visit www.metricsinc.com
