Samsung Biologics has completed the acquisition of a biologics manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland from GSK, marking the company’s first manufacturing presence in the United States.
The Rockville site includes two cGMP manufacturing plants with a combined 60,000-liter drug substance capacity, supporting both clinical and commercial biologics production. Following the acquisition, Samsung Biologics’ total global manufacturing capacity rises to 845,000 liters.
The company said it will continue producing products for GSK at the facility under the terms of the agreement, while gradually expanding its use of the site for broader contract manufacturing activities. Additional investment is planned to increase capacity and upgrade technologies.
Expanding global footprint
The move strengthens Samsung Biologics’ ability to operate a more geographically diversified manufacturing network, while also supporting efforts to improve supply chain resilience and patient access to biologic medicines.
“This represents a meaningful step in expanding our U.S. manufacturing footprint. The addition of the Rockville site strengthens our ability to operate a geographically diversified manufacturing network.”
– John Rim, President and CEO of Samsung Biologics.
He added that the site’s workforce will play a key role in future operations.
“We are thrilled to officially welcome more than 500 colleagues at the site to the Samsung Biologics family… This site will play a pivotal role in helping our partners bring important therapies to patients worldwide.”
Supporting long-term growth
Samsung Biologics said the Rockville facility will serve as a foundation for further U.S. expansion, as demand for outsourced biologics manufacturing continues to grow.
The company’s investment underscores a broader industry trend toward localized production and diversified supply chains, particularly in the biopharmaceutical sector.