SHL Medical invests $220M to open autoinjector manufacturing facility in South Carolina
SHL Medical has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The company, which specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced self-injection solutions, is investing $220 million into the project. The new facility, covering 360,000 square feet, will focus on the production of SHL Medical's autoinjectors, which are used in treatments for a range of health conditions, including endocrine and metabolic disorders, dermatology, and musculoskeletal diseases. The plant is expected to create over 300 new jobs in the local community.
The facility will be fully automated, utilizing medical device injection molding technology and advanced assembly capabilities. This will ensure precise, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing of the autoinjectors. The North Charleston site is a key part of SHL Medical's strategy to expand its production capacity and strengthen its supply chain resilience in North America. The company plans to deliver 1.5 billion devices to customers in 2025.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Ulrich Faessler, CEO & Chairman of SHL Medical, said, “US-based production is a major step forward in our global expansion and reinforces our position as the leader in providing end-to-end drug delivery solutions. With our established site in Taiwan and the upcoming facility in Switzerland, we will be the only autoinjector manufacturer operating across three continents, bringing us even closer to our customers.”
Kimberlee Steele, Managing Director North America at SHL Medical, added, "The most trusted autoinjector brand is now made in the USA. We are proud to be contributing to the growth of the local economy and becoming a key player in the area while contributing to our sustainability goals.”
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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.
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