Tustin – October 30, 2026 -- Avid Bioservices, a U.S. mid-scale biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has received the City of Tustin's Business Recognition Award in the Industrial & Manufacturing – Life Sciences category.

Tustin council member presents award to Avid CEO Kenneth Bilenberg in October 2026

Council Member Ryan Gallagher presented the award to Bilenberg, Group President and CEO of Avid, in the city where the company was founded. Avid describes the recognition as affirmation of its role in strengthening domestic biologics supply and setting the standard for flexible capacity.

Avid's local teams advance biologics from process development through commercial supply. The company provides integrated cell line development, process development, analytical development and CGMP manufacturing, from DNA to IND through commercial supply.

Bilenberg said, "The U.S. needs more mid-scale biologics capacity," and described Avid as the market leader. He said the company helps biopharmaceutical partners bring therapies to patients worldwide.

Mayor Austin Lumbard cites Avid's 30-plus years in Tustin and local job creation

Mayor Austin Lumbard said the city's Business Recognition Luncheon honors companies that invest in Tustin, create quality jobs and contribute to local economic vibrancy. He noted that the community has been home to Avid for more than 30 years.

Avid trains biologics talent with local universities to support U.S. reshoring

Avid is working with local universities and regional training programs to build the biologics workforce needed to accelerate the reshoring of innovation and manufacturing in the United States. Students from these programs are already joining Avid in full-time roles.