Thermo Fisher Scientific invests $2B to expand life sciences manufacturing facilities in the United States
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced plans to expand its life sciences manufacturing facilities across the United States. The company, which enables biopharma companies to develop and produce medicines, is investing $2 billion into the expansion and supporting the creation of high-paying jobs nationwide.
The investment includes $1.5 billion in capital expenditures to enhance and expand U.S. manufacturing operations, along with $500 million dedicated to research and development. Thermo Fisher operates 64 manufacturing sites in 37 states, producing analytical instruments, specialty diagnostics, and life sciences solutions. The company also provides contract development and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical innovators.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Marc N. Casper, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Thermo Fisher Scientific, said, “Thermo Fisher’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing reflects our confidence that America will continue to lead the world in science and innovation. Thermo Fisher is proud to serve as a growth engine for the American economy. By expanding our U.S. operations, we ensure that life-saving medicines and therapies will continue to be developed and produced in America for decades to come.”
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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.
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