Unilife Corp. (NASDAQ: UNIS) is a U.S. based developer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced drug delivery systems with state-of-the-art facilities in Pennsylvania. Established in 2002, Unilife works with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies seeking innovative devices for use with their parenteral drugs and vaccines. Unilife has developed a broad, differentiated proprietary portfolio of its own injectable drug delivery products, including the Unifill® and Unitract® product lines of safety syringes with automatic, operator controlled needle retraction. Unifill represents the world's first prefilled syringe technology integrating safety within the primary drug container. The products are ideally positioned to help pharmaceutical companies maximize the lifecycle of their injectable drugs and enhance patient care. Unifill syringes, together with other devices that are part of the Unilife technology platform, can either be supplied to pharmaceutical customers ready for use, or customized to address the specific requirements of targeted novel drugs.
Unilife was honored at a White House event last week for recognizing the success of manufacturing in rural America. The Company was among 71 manufacturing businesses honored at the event, which took place at the White House Eisenhower Executive Office Building and included representatives of financial institutions that have provided capital and support for these businesses.
Commenting on the honor, USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager remarked,
"The manufacturing sector plays an important part in the nation’s economy. These companies demonstrate that U.S. manufacturing – through innovation, dedication and tireless hard work – will continue to create jobs that keep Americans working and our rural communities thriving."
Judith Canales, administrator of USDA Rural Development’s Rural Business and Cooperative Service, added,
"These companies exemplify what can be accomplished when government works with businesses, local officials and rural residents."