Pharmavite opens $250M vitamin manufacturing facility in Ohio
Pharmavite, a nutrition-powered wellness company, has opened a new manufacturing and research and development facility in New Albany, Ohio. The company, which produces vitamins and supplements under brands like Nature Made, invested $250 million into the project and created 225 new jobs.
The 225,000-square-foot facility marks Pharmavite’s first in the region and includes space for future expansion. It is already producing products ready for sale and is equipped to meet rising demand for vitamin gummies, which have nearly doubled in popularity since 2019. The site also features Pharmavite’s Gummies Innovation Center of Excellence, which supports product research and development.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Jeff Boutelle, CEO, Pharmavite, said, “Throughout our more than 50-year history, Pharmavite has established its position as the industry leader in producing high-quality vitamins and supplements here in the United States, and this new facility enables us to meet the growing demand for Nature Made vitamins and support consumers across the country on their health and wellness journeys. We chose New Albany for this significant investment after an extensive search and we’re proud to be a part of the emerging science, innovation, and technology hub in Central Ohio, and honored to be welcomed into the wellness-focused community.”
Sloan Spalding, Mayor, City of New Albany, added, “Pharmavite’s decision to invest in New Albany represents more than just a major economic development win—it reinforces the momentum we’re seeing in our growing Health and Life Sciences cluster within the New Albany International Business Park. Their mission to support health and wellness through science-backed nutrition is a natural fit for our community, where health and wellness is one of our core pillars. We are proud to welcome Pharmavite to New Albany and look forward to the positive impact they will make, both as an innovator in their industry and as a committed community partner.”
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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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