Hershey Center for Applied Research Becomes Premier Mid-Atlantic Science Park

Owned by Wexford Science and Technology, the Hershey Center for Applied Research attracts cutting-edge researchers and businesses to its science park located nearby prominent cities and Penn State University facilities.

The Hershey Center for Applied Research, whose technology park includes a state-of-the-art 80,000-square-foot facility, is home to a variety of domestic and international research teams and businesses that further the advancement of scientific goals on a daily basis. The facility, located at 1214 Research Blvd and constructed using earth-friendly principles, opened for business in May 2007.

Tenants include a variety of academic and private enterprises, including teams from Penn State University’s College of Medicine. HCAR stands alone in the Mid-Atlantic by offering both dry and wet laboratory space for lease to industries focused on the life and food sciences, information and clean technologies, and nanotechnology.

HCAR management also understands that the successful, modern scientific enterprise requires network and collaborative opportunities, in addition to cutting-edge building specifications. HCAR prides itself on helping its tenants build positive working relationships with each other, resulting in growth that’s mutually beneficial.

HCAR Expansion Plans Underway

Plans for a larger second building at the 165-acre science park reflect the successes of the first and include additional wet and dry laboratory facilities. The ability of all tenants to share resources, such as conference rooms as well as lobby and security expenses, enables each enterprise’s focus to remain on achieving scientific goals and results rather than administrative tasks. Tenants can utilize existing space as-is or request build-to-suit modifications in both buildings one and two. Building two plans are in the development phase.

Construction at HCAR adheres to three basic principles, the first and foremost of which is the creation of a premier technology park with superior buildings, landscape and infrastructure. Secondly, construction should protect the area’s natural resources. Finally, the site should reflect local architectural context, which includes its reputation as the gateway to central Pennsylvania.