Becton, Dickenson and Co. spending $110 million on Nebraska GLP-1 plant

Becton, Dickenson and Company announced January 13 that it would spend $110 million on expanding its production of prefillable syringes in Columbus, Nebraska, with an eye on accelerating supplies for GLP-1 anti-diabetes and obesity drug delivery. According to a company statement, the new expansion will create 120 jobs at the site.

The expansion will add two lines of BD’s Neopak-brand prefillable syringes in 1 milliliter and 2.25 milliliter sizing. The company says the syringes are compatible with a variety of formulas and delivery devices, including the autoinjectors used by Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs currently on the market. Expected supply of the syringes is expected to begin partway through the year.

The money will also support more general capacity improvements at the site, including enhanced cannula manufacturing.

What people are saying

"As demand for biologics and GLP-1s accelerates, BD is strengthening its American manufacturing footprint to support U.S.-based drug delivery innovation and supply chain resiliency," said Patrick Jeukenne, worldwide president of BD Pharmaceutical Systems. "This investment in Nebraska, advances our long-term growth strategy and reflects our commitment to partnering with biopharmaceutical innovators as they bring advanced therapies to patients who require next-generation drug delivery solutions."

“This is another example of a company with global reach producing high value, cutting edge products at its plant right here in Nebraska,” said Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen. We can compete with anyone in the world and we are the best at what we do because of our people. The announcement of this expansion for BD is exciting news.”

"This is good news for Nebraska," said Sen. Ricketts. "It has the potential to bring over 100 new jobs to our state. This investment further underscores BD's ongoing commitment to keep critical manufacturing in states like Nebraska. I appreciate BD's long-standing partnership with the Cornhusker State."