Johnson & Johnson to invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, support 3,500 Jobs
The project adds a new distribution facility and advanced manufacturing technologies as the company aims to meet rising demand and strengthen supply chains.
- On Monday, Johnson & Johnson announced a $1 billion investment in Jacksonville, Florida, to expand manufacturing, packaging, and distribution for its ACUVUE brand contact lenses, with the facility expected to be fully operational in 2028.
- This expansion is part of Johnson & Johnson's previously announced $55 billion commitment to United States manufacturing, research, and technology through early 2029, aimed at increasing capacity for medicines and medical devices.
- The Jacksonville City Council approved $12 million in city incentives in a 16-0 vote on April 28; the company currently employs about 3,500 people in the area and supports roughly $6 billion in annual economic impact across Florida.
- Mayor Donna Deegan called the investment a "vote of confidence" in the city, while CEO Joaquin Duato said the expansion will strengthen "next-generation manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities" to serve more than 40 million patients.
- Manufacturing more than 1.7 billion units annually, the Jacksonville facility currently produces 90% of the company's ACUVUE lenses and has served as the vision headquarters for the past 40 years.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Johnson & Johnson CEO credits Trump tax policy for $55B US investment push, including $1B in Florida
Johnson & Johnson is betting big on America, crediting Trump tax policies, top talent and a strong investment environment for inspiring a $55 billion U.S. investment push that spotlights growing confidence in U.S. manufacturing."We have the best talent, we have the best investment environment and, very importantly, we have now the tax policy enacted with this administration that has enabled us to be competitive," CEO Joaquin Duato said on FOX Bu…
Johnson & Johnson pumping $1B into First Coast manufacturing facility
Johnson & Johnson officials say they’re going to add another $1 billion to bolster the company’s Vision Manufacturing facility in Jacksonville. The company’s vision facility has been operating on Jacksonville’s Southside for years. Officials say they want to add to the facility that produces vision products and handles distribution. A Johnson & Johnson news release said the new funding for the company’s First Coast site will include the construc…
White House credits ‘Trump effect’ as Johnson & Johnson rolls out $1 billion Jacksonville expansion
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Johnson & Johnson announced Monday it will invest more than $1 billion to expand its vision manufacturing operations in Jacksonville, a move the company says will strengthen its U.S. supply chain and increase production capacity for its ACUVUE contact lens business. The investment will fund a new distribution facility, advanced manufacturing technologies… The post White House credits ‘Trump effect’ as Johnson & Johnson rolls…
Johnson & Johnson to invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, support 3,500 Jobs
Johnson & Johnson said Monday it will invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, Florida, to expand U.S.-based manufacturing, packaging and distribution for its ACUVUE brand contact lenses.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 78% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
