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                                                       Exhibit 10.15
                                                       to Form 10-K

               AGREEMENT      Agreement#__________________

PARTIES:  OLSSON INDUSTRIAL ELELECTRIC, INC.        "Contractor"
          P.O. Box 70413
          Eugene, Oregon 97401
       And
          Synthetech, Inc.
          1290 Industrial Way
          Albany,  OR  97321
"OWNER"

1.   SCOPE OF WORK:   CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish al
supervision, tools, equipment, labor and materials necessary to
fully complete the following project in a workmanlike manner,
within the times and in accordance with the drawings and
documents specified below and the scope of work contained in
CONTRACTOR'S letter to OWNER dated October 13, 1998.

     (a) Drawings and Documents:  Furnished by Owner; see
         attached specification/drawing list. cbw
     (b) Begin work:   12-21-98  Complete work: 2-28-99
     (c) Description of Project:  Chemical Storage Expansion Project

2.   PAYMENT.  Owner agrees to pay CONTRACTOR compensation based
on published labor rates and material markup as follows:

     COMPENSATION CATEGORY               METHOD
     ---------------------               ------
A.   Contractor owned rental equipment       At "best" published price
B.   Third party rental equipment            Actual Invoice plus 10%
C.   Small tools valued at $750 or less      No charge, included in labor rates
D.   Materials that become part of the
     installation                            Actual invoice amount plus 10%
E.   Subcontractors                          Actual invoice amount plus 10%
F.   Hourly wages                            $ per attached rate schedule
G.   Subsistence                             $ None

3.   INDEMNITY. Each party agrees to defend, indemnify and save
harmless the other party and its agents and employees against any
and all uninsured loss, damage, liability, claims demands or
costs (including attorneys fees) resulting from injury or harm to
persons or property (including without limitation, the
indemnifying parties agents, employees or property) arising out
of or in any way connected with the acts or omissions or breach
of this Agreement by the indemnifying party and its employees and
agents except for injuries or harm caused in substantial part by
the indemnified party or its employees or agents.

4.   INSURANCE. Prior to commencement of work, CONTRACTOR shall
obtain and maintain in lull force and effect during the term
hereof, at Contractor's sole expense the following insurance
coverage upon CONTRACTOR'S operations hereunder.
     (a) Comprehensive General Liability, including contractual,
XCU, products and completed operations with minimum limits of
$500,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence bodily injury
and $500,000 property damage or combined single limit of
$1,000,000.
     (b) Comprehensive Automobile Liability covering owned, hired
and non-owned vehicles with minimum limits of $500,000 per person
and $1,000,000 per occurrence the bodily injury and $500,000
properly damage or

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combined single limit of $1,000,000.

     (c) Worker's Compensation insurance as required by law,
including Employer's Liability.

OWNER shall be designated as an additional insured under the
policies described in (a) and (b) above if OWNER requests in
writing.  CONTRACTOR shall furnish OWNER with Certificates of
Insurance evidencing compliance herewith upon request CONTRACTOR
shall obtain an endorsement, if requested by OWNER, requiring
thirty (30) days written notice prier to any material change of
coverage or cancellation or termination of coverage

5. CHANGE ORDERS. OWNER may increase, decrease or alter work to
be done and materials furnished hereunder with CONTRACTORS prior
written consent. Any changes and the adjustment of the fixed fee
resulting from the change shall be agreed to in writing prior to
performance of the changed scope of work.  See Addendum. cbw

6. WARRANTY. All work and materials furnished hereunder shall
meet the requirements of section I above.  CONTRACTOR shall
repair or replace, at CONTRACTOR'S expense any material furnished
by CONTRACTOR which fails to meet the requirements of section I
if the defect or non conformity is reported to CONTRACTOR in
writing within one year after final payment.  CONTRACTOR MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND NO WARRANTY OF
MERCANTABILITY OR SUITABILITY FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
CONTRACTOR SHALL, NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.

7. COMPLIANCE AND INTERFERENCE. CONTRACTOR shall comply with all
public laws, ordinances, and requirements respecting the work,
obtain all required permits. All work shall be done in a manner
which minimizes interference with OWNERS ongoing operation to the
extent CONTRACTOR can reasonably do so.

8. DISPUTES. All disputes between the parties arising out of or
related to this Agreement or the work described in section I
shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the rules of
the American Arbitration Association unless joinder of a third
party is necessary for a complete resolution of all issues in
dispute, in that case either party may resort to litigation to
resolve such dispute so long as the third party is joined in such
litigation.  Any arbitration award shall be final and binding and
may be registered as a final Judgment in any court with
jurisdiction. Arbitration off trial litigation shall be in Lane
County Oregon.  The prevailing party us any arbitration or
litigation shall be awarded such parties attorney's fees, cost
and all expanses incurred therein and in any appeal therefrom and
in enforcing and collecting any judgment or award.

     DATED this     10th day of December, 1998

CONTRACTOR :                            OWNER:
                                                  Synthetech, Inc.
By:  Elliot Olsson                           By:  Charles B. Williams
Title:   President                           Title:  VP & CFO

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                          Olsson Industrial Electric

1919 LAURA                                             P.O.Box 70413
SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 97477                              EUGENE,OREGON 97401
(541) 747-8460                                         FAX (541) 747-4846

October 13, 1998

Synthetech Inc.
1290 Industrial Way
Albany, Oregon 97321

Attention:     Mitch McVay

Subject: Chemical Storage Expansion Project Phase II - Electrical.

Dear Sir:

In response to your request and in accordance with Drawings and
Specifications received, we are pleased to offer our estimate for
the subject project.

Olsson Industrial Electric would like to note the following
clarifications to the bidding documents:

     1.   All excavation, backfill, and overlay will be furnished by others.

     2.   Included in this estimate, but not in the bidding documents
          is a temporary service for construction trailer use.

     3.   Conduit related to lighting in the Chemical Storage
          Building is EMT.  All other conduit related to this
          project will be GRC.

     4.   Provisions for the (6) Crouse Hinds EVP Series
          Fixtureshave been included in this proposal.
          Installation and wiring of these fixtures have not been
          included in this proposal.

Our estimate for the above described electrical installation is
Sixty Nine Thousand, Eight Hundred Ten and no/100 Dollars,
($69,810.00).

We would like to thank you for the opportunity of offering this
proposal and look forward to hearing from you whenever we may be
of service.

Sincerely,
Olsson Industrial Electric, Inc.

Ike Olsson

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                          Synthetech, Inc.

       Peptide Building Blocks       Specialty Amino Acids

     December 23,1998

     Olsson Industrial Electric
     P.O. Box 70413
     Eugene, Or. 97401

     Attn. : Ike Olsson

     Dear Ike:

     Re: Contract Addendum's

     The  following  contract addendum's apply  to  the  Chemical
Storage Expansion Project which includes a new bulk tank farm and
chemical storage warehouse.

     Section 1. - Scope of Work

      - Refer to the Industrial Design Corporation (IDC) `Technical
        Specifications' dated September 29, 1998 for the applicable
        electrical specifications (Table of Contents Attached) .

      - Refer to the attached list of Drawings provided by IDC for
        the project.

     Section 5. - Change Orders

      - Changes Orders require written authorization by the Owner
        prior to starting the work. A written cost estimate of the
        `Change Order' work shall be given to the Owner within three
        working days of the work commencing or the final cost is subject
        to negotiation.

     Respectfully,

     Mitchell R. McVay
     Director of Engineering

     cc : Charlie Williams - CFO Synthetech, Inc.

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                          SECTION 00075

                        TABLE OF CONTENTS

          Specifications                            Rev.      Date
          --------------                            ----      ----
DIVISION 01         GENERAL REQUIRMENTS
01110               Summary of Work                  0      September 28, 1998

DIVISION 13         INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS
13850               Life Safety Systems              0      September 28, 1998
13851               Fire Alarm and Smoke Detection
                    Systems                          0      September 28, 1998
13854               Gas Detection Equipment          0      September 28, 1998
13930               Automatic Sprinkler Systems      0      September 28, 1998
13955               Deluge Foam-Water Fire
                    Extinguishing System             0      September 28, 1998

DIVISION 15         MECHANICAL
15050               Basic Mechanical Requirements    0      September 28, 1998
15190               Mechanical Identification        0      September 28, 1998
15335               CO2 Fire Suppression System      0      September 28, 1998

DIVISION 16         ELECTRICAL
16010               Basic Electrical Requirements    0      September 28, 1998
16011               Basic Electrical Construction
                    Materials and Methods            0      September 28, 1998

                         END OF SECTION

5151 PM                                                     September 29, 1998

SECTION 00075                                          Issued for Construction
TABLE OF CONTENTS
                                                                        Rev. 0

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9.1.5 The Drawings are as follows and are dated 9/25/98 unless a different
date is shown below (either list the Drawings here or refer to an exhibit
attached to this Agreement:)

Number                             Title                          Date

STC-0001                 Cover Sheet and Legend
STC-0701                 Underground Utilities
STC-0702                 Grading and Site Surfaces
STC-7601                 Details
STS-0000                 Legend and Notes
STS-1-0-                 Foundation Plan
STS-2-0-                 Framing Plan
STS-7600                 Concrete Details
STS-7601                 Conc/Steel Details
STS-7602                 Conc/Steel Details                      9/28/98
STA-1-0-                 Floor Plan
STA-2-0-                 Roof Plan
STA-7400                 Elevations and Sections
STA-7600                 Chemical Storage Details
STE-0000                 Electrical Legend
STE-7600                 Electrical Details
STEL 1-0-                Electrical Lighting Plan
Step 1-0-                Power Plan
STM-1-0-                 HVAC Plan
STMP 1-0-                Piping Plan
STLS 1-0-                Floor Plan

9.1.6  The addenda, if any, are as follows:

Number                             Date                       Pages

N/A

Portions of addenda relating to bidding requirements are not part
of the Contract Documents unless the bidding requirements are
also enumerated in this Article 9

AIA DOCUMENT A101 - OWNER-CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT-TWELFTH EDITION-AIA

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                         Olsson Industrial Electric

1919 LAURA                                             P.O.Box 70413
SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 97477                              EUGENE, OREGON 97401
(541) 747-8460                                         FAX (541) 747-4846

December 10, 1998

Synthetech Inc.
1290 Industrial Way
Albany, Oregon 97321

Attention:     Mitch McVay

Subject: 1999 Labor Rates

Dear Mitch:

Following are hourly labor rates that will apply to time and
material projects for you during 1999:

     Straight Time
     -------------
     SUPERINTENDENT           61.00
     GENERAL FOREMAN          56.00
     FOREMAN                  52.00
     JOURNEYMAN               46.00
     8TH STAGE APPRENTICE     37.00
     4TH STAGE APPRENTICE     29.00

     Overtime
     --------
     SUPERINTENDENT           90.00
     GENERAL FOREMAN          82.00
     FOREMAN                  77.00
     JOURNEYMAN               67.00
     8TH STAGE APPRENTICE     55.00
     4TH STAGE APPRENTICE     42.00

We are enclosing our executed agreement along with Ike's letter
dated October 13 1998 for the Chemical Storage Expansion Project.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Olsson Industrial Electric, Inc.

Elliott (Ole) T. Olsson

Synthe1.ole<PAGE> 67

                                                       Exhibit 10.15
                                                       to Form 10-K

                    AGREEMENT      Agreement#__________________

PARTIES:  OLSSON INDUSTRIAL ELELECTRIC, INC.        "Contractor"
          P.O. Box 70413
          Eugene, Oregon 97401
       And
          Synthetech, Inc.
          1290 Industrial Way
          Albany,  OR  97321                         "OWNER"

1.   SCOPE OF WORK:   CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish al
supervision, tools, equipment, labor and materials necessary to
fully complete the following project in a workmanlike manner,
within the times and in accordance with the drawings and
documents specified below and the scope of work contained in
CONTRACTOR'S letter to OWNER dated March 5, 1999.

     (a) Drawings and Documents:  Furnished by Owner
     (b) Begin work:   March 1, 1999  Complete work: JULY 1, 1999
     (c) Description of Project:  Phase II Expansion Electrical -
         tank farm Area

2.    PAYMENT.  Owner agrees to pay CONTRACTOR compensation based
on published labor rates and material markup as follows:

     COMPENSATION CATEGORY                   METHOD
     ---------------------                   ------
A.   Contractor owned rental equipment       At "best" publishedprice
B.   Third party rental equipment            Actual Invoice plus 10%
C.   Small tools valued at $750 or less      No charge,included in labor rates
D.   Materials that become part of the
     installation                            Actual invoice amount plus 10%
E.   Subcontractors                          Actual invoice amount plus 10%
F.   Hourly wages                            $ per attached rate schedule
G.   Subsistence                             $ None

3.   INDEMNITY. Each party agrees to defend, indemnify and save
harmless the other party and its agents and employees against any
and all uninsured loss, damage, liability, claims demands or
costs (including attorneys fees) resulting from injury or harm to
persons or property (including without limitation, the
indemnifying parties agents, employees or property) arising out
of or in any way connected with the acts or omissions or breach
of this Agreement by the indemnifying party and its employees and
agents except for injuries or harm caused in substantial part by
the indemnified party or its employees or agents.

4.   INSURANCE. Prior to commencement of work, CONTRACTOR shall
obtain and maintain in lull force and effect during the term
hereof, at Contractor's sole expense the following insurance
coverage upon CONTRACTOR'S operations hereunder.
     (a) Comprehensive General Liability, including contractual,
XCU, products and completed operations with minimum limits of
$500,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence bodily injury
and $500,000 property damage or combined single limit of
$1,000,000.
     (b) Comprehensive Automobile Liability covering owned, hired
and non-owned vehicles with minimum limits of $50(0,000 per
person and $1,000,000 per occurrence the bodily injury and
$500,000 properly damage or

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combined single limit of $1,000,000.

     (c) Worker's Compensation insurance as required by law,
including Employer's Liability.

OWNER shall be designated as an additional insured under the
policies described in (a) and (b) above if OWNER requests in
writing.  CONTRACTOR shall furnish OWNER with Certificates of
Insurance evidencing compliance herewith upon request CONTRACTOR
shall obtain an endorsement, if requested by OWNER, requiring
thirty (30) days written notice prier to any material change of
coverage or cancellation or termination of coverage

5. CHANGE ORDERS. OWNER may increase, decrease or alter work to
be done and materials furnished hereunder with CONTRACTORS prior
written consent. Any changes and the adjustment of the fixed fee
resulting from the change shall be agreed to in writing prior to
performance of the changed scope of work.

6. WARRANTY. All work and materials furnished hereunder shall
meet the requirements of section I above.  CONTRACTOR shall
repair or replace, at CONTRACTOR'S expense any material furnished
by CONTRACTOR which fails to meet the requirements of section I
if the defect or non conformity is reported to CONTRACTOR in
writing within one year after final payment.  CONTRACTOR MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND NO WARRANTY OF
MERCANTABILITY OR SUITABILITY FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
CONTRACTOR SHALL, NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.

7. COMPLIANCE AND INTERFERENCE. CONTRACTOR shall comply with all
public laws, ordinances, and requirements respecting the work,
obtain all required permits. All work shall be done in a manner
which minimizes interference with OWNERS ongoing operation to the
extent CONTRACTOR can reasonably do so.

8. DISPUTES. All disputes between the parties arising out of or
related to this Agreement or the work described in section I
shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the rules of
the American Arbitration Association unless joinder of a third
party is necessary for a complete resolution of all issues in
dispute, in that case either party may resort to litigation to
resolve such dispute so long as the third party is joined in such
litigation.  Any arbitration award shall be final and binding and
may be registered as a final Judgment in any court with
jurisdiction. Arbitration off trial litigation shall be in Lane
County Oregon.  The prevailing party us any arbitration or
litigation shall be awarded such parties attorney's fees, cost
and all expanses incurred therein and in any appeal therefrom and
in enforcing and collecting any judgment or award.

     DATED this     26th day of March   , 1999

CONTRACTOR :                            OWNER:

By:                                     By:     Mitchell R. McVay
Title:   President                      Title:  Director of Engineering

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                          Olsson Industrial Electric

1919 LAURA                                             P.O. Box 70413
SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 97477                              EUGENE, OREGON 97401
(541) 747-8460                                         FAX (541) 747-4846

March 5, l999

Synthetech Inc.
1290 Industrial Way
Albany, Oregon 97321

Attention:     Mitch McVay
               Dennis Willhite
Subject: Phase II Expansion Electrical - Tank Farm Area.

Dear Sirs:
In response to your request we are pleased to offer our estimate
for the following electrical installation:

     1.   Install Beckoff I/O cabinet on the East inside wall of
          the Process MCC Room.
          Note: Pricing related to providing enclosure and
          assembly of I/O cabinet will be broken down as a
          separate line item at the end of this quotation

     2.   Furnish and install conduit and wiring related to the
          Process MCC Beckoff l/O Cabinet in accordance with the following
          Olsson Industrial Electric, Inc. drawings:

               - DWG OIE-421
               - DWG OIE-422

          Note #1: All wiring in Tank Farm area has been figured
          as Class I Division 1.
          Note #2: Refer to Synthetech Project Scope and Final
          Draft I/O list, dated 2/23/99 as reference for devices
          being wired in this proposal (attached to bid).
          Note #3: Conduit and wiring related to the following
          areas has not been included in this proposal:

               - Solvent Still
               - Distillation Skid
               - Scrubbers 266, 267
               - Vacuum Pumps 256, 257~ 25E, 259
               - Tanks 520 and 530

     3.   Furnish and install conduit and wiring from the Process
          MARC out to the
          following motors:

               (4) Tank Farm Pumps (15HP) 3/4" C (4) #l0
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          Note: Starters for the pumps are existing in the
          Process MCC.

     4.   Furnish and install conduit and wiring from the 1
          20/240 volt single phase
          panel and the 277volt lighting panel out to the
          following devices:

                         Tank Farm Area
                         --------------
               - (2) l 20vac convenience outlets

               - (6) 250watt 277volt Class l Division l Pendant Mount

               - (8) 250watt 277volt Class l Division l Stanchion Mount

               - 120vac 20amp circuit for foam system

          Note: The (6) 250watt pendant fixtures were furnished
          under the New Chemical Storage Building Proposal.

     5.   Furnish and install (l} 1-1/2' C with (30) #16TFFN from
          the Tank Farm Foam System Control Panel to the Process MCC I /O
          Cabinet.

     6.   Furnish and install (1) l " C with (1) 4pair 24awg
          cable from the Tank Farm to the control room for MMI Display
          Communication.

     7.   Support brackets and wall sawing related to conduit rack on
          the West outside wall of the plant has been included in this
          estimate.

Our estimate for the above described electrical installation can he broken
down as follows:

               A.   Installation:            $108,340.00
               B.   Beckoff l/O Enclosure:   $  6,550.00
                                             -----------
                         Total:              $114,890.00
                                             ===========
We would like to thank you for the opportunity of offering this
proposal and look forward to hearing from you whenever we may be
of service.

Sincerely,
Olsson Industrial Electric, Inc.
Ike Olsson

SYN4 IKE95

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