Alcon Expansion to Create More West Virginia Jobs
The $81 million expansion will refurbish a warehouse to develop a new vision-care product and create 75 jobs paying $80,000 or more, supported by over $1 million from the state.
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Morrisey: Alcon growth evidence of good times ahead for WV
Alcon, the world’s largest eye care device company focusing on surgical equipment and vision care products, is investing $81 million at its Greenbottom facility near Lesage to expand manufacturing and create new, high-tech jobs that pay an average of $80,000…
Alcon expansion to create more West Virginia jobs
LESAGE, W.Va. (WOWK) -- A global manufacturer in our region will be getting its hands on a brand new product. The Alcon facility in Cabell County has recently purchased a new warehouse site, where the construction of more vision products will happen, and with more people. The investment will total $81 million and create about [...]
$81 million investment expected to create 75 high-paying jobs
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a multimillion dollar investment in Cabell County by a Swiss company on March 26, 2026. Switzerland-based Alcon, a global leader in eye care, is expanding its operations in Cabell County with an $81 million investment. This expansion is also expected to create 75 new high-paying jobs. These [...]
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