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U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross; Susanne Hundsb\u00e6k-Pedersen, global head of pharma technical operations and EVP at Roche; North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein; Ashley Magargee, CEO of Genentech; Sean Mayefskie, mayor of Holly Springs; Cheryl Stallings, Wake County commissioner; Lee Lilley, North Carolina secretary of commerce; Fritz Bittenbender, SVP and head of public affairs and access at Genentech; and Ralf Heckner, Swiss ambassador.<\/p>\n
(Provided by Genentech Inc.)<\/p>\n
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, has broken ground on its newest U.S. manufacturing site in Holly Springs, N.C. This significant development marks the establishment of Genentech\u2019s first manufacturing facility on the East Coast. The 700,000-sq-ft (65,032-sq-m) facility is strategically designed to support production of the company\u2019s future portfolio of metabolic medicines, including next-generation treatments for obesity. The event was attended by federal, state and local officials, including U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, State Sec. of Commerce Lee Lilley, State Sens. Sydney Batch and Lisa Grafstein, State Rep. Erin Par\u00e9, Wake County Commissioner Cheryl Stallings and Holly Springs Mayor Sean Mayefskie.<\/p>\n
The project will add more than 400 local manufacturing jobs when the site is operational and more than 1,500 construction jobs during the development phase. Genentech\u2019s initial investment in North Carolina is estimated at more than $700 million, part of a larger $50 billion commitment to President Trump\u2019s initiatives to invest in U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure and r&d.<\/p>\n
The company selected Holly Springs, a growing hub for biopharmaceutical innovation, for its highly skilled local workforce, strong academic institutions and proximity to other leading life science companies in the Raleigh-Durham area.<\/p>\n
The new facility is expected to be completed and operational by 2029, incorporating modern biomanufacturing technologies, as well as advanced automation and digital capabilities. The future facility will increase production capacity for the company\u2019s manufacturing network, while enhancing supply chain resilience through a high-volume, high-efficiency yet sustainable design. The 100-acre lot includes space for future expansion.<\/p>\n
Genentech CEO Ashley Magargee:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are proud to break ground on our new manufacturing site in Holly Springs, N.C., with its world-class biotech talent, top research institutions and a robust infrastructure that will enable our growth for years to come. With this step, we are taking action to deliver more life-changing medicines to patients faster, contribute to the local economy, and bolster manufacturing and innovation in the U.S.,\u201d Magargee said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are supportive of President Trump’s goal to bring more pharmaceutical manufacturing to the United States and appreciate the work that Commerce Secretary Lutnick and the Department of Commerce’s U.S. Investment Accelerator are doing to remove regulatory barriers that cause delays in establishing manufacturing sites in the U.S. We also thank the North Carolina, Wake County and Holly Springs officials for their partnership. Their warm welcome and leadership in the life sciences bodes well for great things to come for our company, your communities and, ultimately, for patients.\u201d<\/p>\n
U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, 2nd North Carolina Congressional District:<\/p>\n
\u201cThis groundbreaking is a milestone for our community and for North Carolina\u2019s growing role in the biotech economy. Investments like this one mean good-paying jobs for our residents, expanded opportunities for workers with a range of skills and education, and continued growth for the Research Triangle\u2019s innovation ecosystem. I look forward to working with Genentech to ensure this facility helps our region to thrive for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein:<\/p>\n
\u201cNorth Carolina has earned its reputation as the best state for business, and Genentech\u2019s decision to put down roots in Holly Springs is further proof of our leadership in the biotech sector. From our top-tier research universities to our world-class workforce, North Carolina has exactly what companies need to succeed. I am pleased to welcome Genentech to Holly Springs as they expand their operations to the East Coast.\u201d<\/p>\n
Holly Springs Mayor Sean Mayefskie:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe groundbreaking of Genentech\u2019s new facility marks a defining step forward for Holly Springs. Not only does it strengthen Holly Springs\u2019 role as a cornerstone in North Carolina\u2019s life sciences manufacturing ecosystem, but we expect to see a powerful boost to our local economy, particularly for small businesses. We are thrilled for Genentech to be part of our community!\u201d<\/p>\n
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