JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Johnson & Johnson is investing $1 billion into its Jacksonville facility. This investment aims to grow jobs and strengthen the area\u2019s manufacturing presence across the entire country.<\/p>\n
This local investment is part of a larger $55 billion U.S. investment in manufacturing, research and development and technology that Johnson & Johnson previously announced will span through early 2029. The Jacksonville facility currently produces 90% of the company\u2019s Acuvue contact lenses. Johnson & Johnson has a $6 billion annual economic impact in Florida and this investment plans to build on that.<\/p>\n
The investment will support more than 3,500 jobs within the Jacksonville area. Construction is underway for a new facility in Jacksonville. Johnson & Johnson\u2019s vision headquarters has been located in Jacksonville for the past 40 years.<\/p>\n
The new facility under construction is expected to be fully operational by 2028.<\/p>\n
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