Bayer invests $44M to expand consumer health product manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania
Bayer has expanded its consumer health product manufacturing facility in Myerstown, Pennsylvania. The company, which produces over-the-counter health and wellness products, invested $44 million into the expansion. The 70,000-square-foot facility is located in Lebanon County and includes eight new product packaging lines along with automated logistics systems. These improvements are designed to increase efficiency and allow for faster market delivery of products such as Bayer Aspirin, Aleve, Claritin, One A Day, Alka-Seltzer Plus, and Midol.
Bayer will integrate advanced technology and streamlined processes at the facility to enhance its ability to deliver reliable, science-driven self-care solutions. The company is also committed to digitally upskilling its workforce to adapt to new technologies and maintain a competitive edge in modern manufacturing.
The company will engage local high school educators by inviting them to tour the facility, sharing information and insights that can be brought back to local school districts to better prepare students for future careers in manufacturing.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Divakar Amin, Vice President & Site Manager of Myerstown, Bayer, said, "We recognize that the key to sustainable growth lies in our people. That’s why we will enable our workforce with the skills needed to adapt to new technologies so they can excel in their careers. We are proud to contribute to the local economy and foster a vibrant workforce made up of many Myerstown locals. Together, we are building a brighter future for Bayer and the communities we serve.”
Michael Sullivan, Senior Vice President of Product Supply for Bayer’s Consumer Health division in North America, added, "Our commitment to credible science and consumer advocacy drives our mission Health for all, Hunger for none. We are excited about the positive impact this investment will have as we are paving the way for a healthier future where everyone has access to the products that they need to support their well-being.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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