According to a company spokesperson, the expansion plans in Manatí, Puerto Rico, aim to increase production capacity for key Ethicon products. The company expects to add an estimated 100,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity.
Customer demand has led to a need for supply chain expansion, according to J&J MedTech and Ethicon. The company feels refurbishing the Manatí site enables the shifting of key Ethicon manufacturing at its San Lorenzo facility to the new site to continue meeting demand.
According to The San Juan Daily Star, Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia and Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC by its Spanish acronym) Secretary Manuel Cidre Miranda participated in Johnson & Johnson’s announcement on Monday.
The local report says the renovation of the plant should allow for uninterrupted manufacturing operations and continuity of product supply. Puerto Rico’s governor reportedly said the expansion includes a $168 million investment. He expects the creation of 300 new, “well-paying” jobs. That adds to the existing workforce of about 1,500 employees at the San Lorenzo plant, according to the report.
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