A world-leading supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotech and nutritional markets, Lonza will invest $ 53.7 million to expand operations in Greenwood County, South Carolina. The company plans to create 30 jobs over the next five years.
Located at 535 North Emerald Road, the company’s Greenwood location manufactures several Lonza brands, notably Capsugel products, along with innovative solutions of finished pharmaceutical forms and branded nutritional ingredients for the global pharmaceutical and health supplement markets. The expansion, which is expected to be completed in stages by 2025, will increase the capacity of existing operations and bring new cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to the site.
“We have been part of the Greenwood community since 1967 and have built the place as a center of excellence within our global network of producing healthy ingredients and capsules. We have an experienced and committed workforce here, and our decision to expand at Greenwood is based on this solid foundation of know-how and expertise, ”said Lonza Vice President of Operations, Travis Dover.
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Lonza uses science and technology to create products that improve the overall quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide.
“South Carolina’s life sciences sector presents significant growth opportunities within our borders, and Lonza’s announcement today is proof of that. We congratulate this great business partner for his most recent expansion and we wish them every success in the Greenwood community, ”added Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.