SJ Incorporation to open medical manufacturing facility in Maryland
SJ Incorporation has announced plans to open a medical manufacturing facility in Cascade, Maryland. The company, which produces medicine and medical device components, is investing in a 35,000-square-foot operation at 24930 Reservoir Road in Fort Ritchie. The project is expected to create 300 new full-time jobs over the next four years.
The new facility will serve both domestic and international markets and support the company’s mission to provide affordable and accessible healthcare products. SJ Incorporation operates globally, with offices in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
To support the project, Washington County is offering a $100,000 conditional loan, and the Maryland Department of Commerce is considering a $1,000,000 conditional loan through Advantage Maryland. SJ Incorporation is also eligible for the Job Creation Tax Credit and the One Maryland Tax Credit programs.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Sanjay Jha, CEO and Group Managing Director, SJ Incorporation, said, “We are honored and extremely grateful to the leadership and people of Maryland for partnering with us in this most exciting venture. Our team is focused on the future of our firm in America, and we look forward to playing a vital role in the healthcare industry here in Maryland and across the U.S.”
Hamid Nowrouzi, Managing Member for SJ Incorporation’s U.S. market, added, “I’m thrilled to bring this opportunity home to Maryland. With our production capabilities and Maryland’s support, we’re confident in our ability to deliver high-quality, affordable healthcare solutions.”
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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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