SOTAX, a provider of pharmaceutical testing equipment for analytical R&D and quality control, has opened a new facility in Westborough, Massachusetts, US.

The new facility includes a large application and demonstration laboratory, conference rooms to host seminars and workshops as well as instrument assembly, quality control and product development areas.

SOTAX vice president and business unit head Patrick Ballmer said, "This new site in Westborough is a testament to our long term commitment to our customers in the US."

The site also serves as a regional support center for Canada and Latin America, claims the company.

In addition to pharmaceutical industry, the company provides pharmaceutical testing equipment to medical device and dietary supplement industries