Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey put her stamp of approval Monday on the new Auburn site that is helping in the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
The governor gathered with local and state leaders and Auburn University officials at SiO2âs newest production facility in the southwest corner of Auburn to commemorate the use of the companyâs plastic and glass hybrid vials designed to deliver Modernaâs COVID-19âs vaccine to patients waiting around the world.
âThis day marks an important moment for Alabama and for SiO2, whose high-tech vials will be used in the delivery of a vaccine that will help end the COVID-19 pandemic,â Ivey said in a statement accompanying her appearance. âThe technical accomplishments of SiO2 demonstrate to the world the kind of highly innovative and groundbreaking work that is being done in Alabama. Weâre very grateful for this achievement and this company.â