Valeant Pharmaceutical International Inc. co. to expand core mfg, distribution services, retain 1,050 Finger Lakes region jobs, add 100.

Toronto-based contract research organization serves clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

Deal includes investments in its 3 centers of excellence, its Danbury tech center, its Shelton business ops center & new Stamford HQ.

A joint venture with German automaker BMW will add two new production lines at its Moses Lake plant in a project of statewide significance.

Private-label paper manufacturer will open 200,000 sq.-ft. facility in Macon at Airport Industrial Park for mfg. of paper cups, plates, bowls, bags.

Provider of healthcare products, medical devices will establish a medical device manufacturing facility in Hillsborough County.

To support the launch of its new value-added assembly, fabrication plant, KLW will purchase 8 acres and 2 buildings & renovate current facility.

Will locate in the 138,000-sq.-ft. facility previously used by U.S. Foods. This project represents a $1M corporate investment.

Single greatest investment of Governor’s Buffalo Billion and one of the State’s most significant investments ever in Buffalo.

California-headquartered co. will lease, renovate, equip a nearly 500,000 sq.-ft. order fulfillment facility, expected to be complete late 2014.