Metrics, Inc. is undertaking a $17.5-million facility expansion. The expanded facility will contain more analytical labs, an expanded microbiology lab, additional stability storage capabilities, approximately 9,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and 17,000 sq. ft. of drug manufacturing space geared toward larger-scale clinical batch manufacture and commercial production. The 47,000-sq.-ft. expansion is expected to be complete in June 2007. The company plans to hire 77 new employees—a 45% increase in...