Microphage expands in Longmont

LONGMONT – There are still companies growing in this down economy. Longmont-based MicroPhage Inc. is doubling its space here.

The medical diagnostic company is expanding its lease of office, laboratory and manufacturing space to 11,400 square feet at 2400 Trade Centre Ave. in The Campus at Longmont.

The company intends to hire additional staff over the next year, including manufacturing, research, sales and marketing, and quality control employees, officials said.

“When MicroPhage moved into Longmont in November 2004 the company had only four full-time employees and today we currently have 25 dedicated people,´ said MicroPhage Chief Operating Officer Alene Campbell in a press…