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Johnson & Johnson Invests more than $1 Billion to Strengthen U.S. Vision Manufacturing in Jacksonville, FL
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Key Points:
- Johnson & Johnson is investing over $1 billion in Jacksonville, Florida, to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing, packaging, and distribution capabilities for its ACUVUE® contact lenses, aiming to enhance supply chain resilience and meet growing demand.
- This investment is part of the company's broader $55 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing, research and development, and technology through early 2029, with the new distribution facility expected to be operational by 2028.
- The expansion supports 3,500 employees in Jacksonville, strengthens Johnson & Johnson’s $6 billion annual economic impact in Florida, and reinforces the region's role in advanced manufacturing and healthcare innovation.
- Local and state officials praised the investment as a significant boost to the Florida economy, job creation, and the state's position as a leader in healthcare manufacturing and innovation.
- Johnson & Johnson has maintained a presence in Jacksonville for over 40 years, producing more than 1.7 billion ACUVUE® lenses annually and contributing substantially to the regional economy.
