Jacksonville, Fl \u2014 Johnson & Johnson has announced a more than $1 billion investment in Jacksonville. <\/p>\n
The company says it is building a new distribution facility, alongside advanced manufacturing and packaging technologies to expand capacity and meet growing demand for the its ACUVUE-brand contact lenses. <\/p>\n
Today\u2019s announcement is part of the company\u2019s previously announced $55 billion U.S. investment in manufacturing, research and development, and technology through early 2029. <\/p>\n
Construction of the new facility is underway with the goal of being fully operational in 2028. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis investment reinforces our long-standing conviction that advanced manufacturing in the United States is essential to delivering innovative, high quality healthcare solutions to patients at home and around the world,\u201d said Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson. <\/p>\n
The company has 3,500 employees based in the Jacksonville area. <\/p>\n
\u201cJohnson & Johnson\u2019s commitment is a strong vote of confidence in Jacksonville, our workforce, and our future,\u201d said Mayor Donna Deegan. <\/p>\n
Jacksonville-area Representative John Rutherford credits the company\u2019s continued investment as as reflection of the region\u2019s strength in advanced manufacturing and critical healthcare production. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt supports a skilled workforce, strengthens domestic capacity, and reinforces Northeast Florida\u2019s role in keeping America economically competitive.\u201d, Rutherford said in a news release. <\/p>\n
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