Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. has successfully completed the second phase of its spider silk production expansion, transitioning its manufacturing operations to a newly constructed, larger facility. This move follows the success of the spring production trials and the strategic plan to scale production in two phases.
The first phase, completed in July, provided the necessary space for operations during the rainy season. The second phase involved constructing a new production center, which began in July and has now significantly increased the company's rearing capacity by over eight times. This facility includes dedicated production areas for BAM-1 parental lines and a BAM-1 hybrid hatchery, ensuring the company meets its production goals through 2025.
As Kraig Labs transitions equipment to the new center, they are also installing backup power systems in preparation for the upcoming production cycle. Scheduled to start later this month, this cycle will be the largest single-cycle rearing of BAM-1 parental strains in the company's history, fully utilizing the expanded facility.
COO Jon Rice highlighted that the new facility is crucial for maximizing production output and advancing the company's commercial-scale spider silk manufacturing efforts in 2024.
