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On February 13, 2024, foreign media reported that the medical technology division of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announcedExpansion of the Innovative Drug Manufacturing Plant in Manatí, Puerto Rico, in order to increase the production capacity of its key Ethicon products.
▲Rosana García, Manager of Ethicon Puerto Rico Plant
To this end, Johnson & Johnson willInvestment of $168 million (approximately 1.2 billion RMB), is expected toCreate more than 300 job positions。
At a press conference at the Manatee plant, company management said the investment would add about 100,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity.
Why expand the factory? In response, Johnson & Johnson officially stated that this is becauseThe increase in customer demand has brought，Therefore, it is necessary to expand the supply chain. Johnson & Johnson feels,The renovation of the Manati plant will be able to alleviate some of the manufacturing pressure on Ethicon's San Lorenzo plant in Puerto Rico (which currently employs approximately 1,500 people)., better meet the needs of customers.
Foreign media reports that Johnson & Johnson Medical's San Lorenzo plant is already operating at full capacity, and the plant's renovation should enable uninterrupted production operations, ensuring the continuity of product supply.
Currently, Johnson & Johnson is expected toIn the second half of 2024Transfer the production of some key Ethicon products to the renovated Manati facility.
Manuel Cidre, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC), stated: "Ethicon's Expansion in Manatí Demonstrates Confidence in Puerto Rico's Pharmaceutical Industry. The pharmaceutical industry is one of the important economic pillars of Puerto Rico. Under the leadership of professionals with rich experience in the pharmaceutical industry in Puerto Rico, the Johnson & Johnson plant here willProducts for surgical, orthopedic, vision, and interventional solutions。”
In addition, officials in Puerto Rico also stated that according to Puerto Rico's Incentives Act (Act 60 of 2019), if Johnson & Johnson complies with the agreement to retain and create jobs over the next five years, as well as purchase new machinery and equipment, thenMay benefit from incentive measures worth up to $19.7 million。
# Puerto Rico: The Pearl of the CaribbeanWhen it comes to Puerto Rico, the most common question online is "Is Puerto Rico part of the United States?" Puerto Rico does belong to U.S. territory, but its legal status differs somewhat from that of American states, as it is merely a commonwealth.Let's first take a look at the location and general situation of Puerto Rico. This small island, an unincorporated territory of the United States, is located in the eastern part of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, with a territorial area of only9,104 square kilometers, but the population has3.264 million。Throughout history, numerous battles have erupted here, underscoring the economic and strategic value of this small island.During the Cold War, to prevent Puerto Rico from being infiltrated by the Soviet Union,The United States has not only stationed troops on the island of Puerto Rico but also invested substantial economic aid to support Puerto Rico's economic development.。And Puerto Rico, with the investment of U.S. poverty alleviation funds, once became the wealthiest island in North America and the Caribbean, and was praised by the world as"The Pearl of the Caribbean Sea"。At present, Puerto Rico occasionally swings between becoming the 51st state of the United States and maintaining the status quo (independence is out of the question). However, regardless of Puerto Rico's future political status, one thing is certain:Thanks to its unique geographical location and supportive subsidy policies, the medical device industry can achieve excellent development here.。# In Addition to Puerto Rico, Johnson & Johnson Also Built a Factory HereBesides Puerto Rico, another place where Johnson & Johnson has made significant investments in the Caribbean coastal region isCosta Rica。At the end of September last year, Johnson & Johnson Medical Technology announcedA production facility of approximately 200,000 square feet will be built in Costa Rica, focusing on the production of products related to orthopedics and cardiac rhythm solutions., supplying the global market.At the time, Johnson & Johnson also emphasized that this would be the company'sThe largest investment ever made outside the United States，However, the specific investment amount has not been disclosed.Johnson & Johnson has 85 manufacturing plants worldwide and has been operating in Costa Rica for 40 years.Why Costa Rica? Johnson & Johnson Medical once stated that the entire company conducted a complex site evaluation and analysis before selecting this location. ConsideringThe country's rich experience in the medical device field, geographical location, political stability, legal protection, incentive measures, talent pool, and 99% of its electricity coming from renewable energyJohnson & Johnson thinks this is a good place.At the time, Costa Rican Foreign Trade Minister Manuel Tovar said: "The new plant will begin construction this year and create 3,000 new jobs in the next three to five years."# Johnson & Johnson DePuy Synthes
Ethicon is a brand under the "Johnson & Johnson Medical Technologies" division of Johnson & Johnson, focusing on...Surgery's business division,Sales in the first three quarters of 2023 were $7.5 billion, approximately 54.6 billion RMB, representing an increase of about 2.75% compared to the same period in 2023.In 1915, Ethicon was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, by George F. Merson, initially as a factory producing, packaging, and sterilizing catgut, silk, and nylon sutures, and was acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 1947. Currently, the division mainly covers the following businesses:Sutures and Ligation Products:Various sutures, suture needles, surgical linear instruments, and other products related to surgical suturing and ligation. These products are used for wound closure, tissue repair, and suturing during surgical procedures.Surgical Instruments:Various surgical instruments, such as scalpels, scissors, forceps, and other surgical tools, to support surgical procedures.Staplers and Attachments:Various surgical staplers and accessories, used for connecting tissues, blood vessels, and organs to assist doctors in completing surgeries.Hemostatic Products:Various hemostatic products, including biological hemostats and surgical sponges, are used to control bleeding and maintain a clean surgical area.Medical Education and Training:Provide medical education and training to help healthcare professionals improve their surgical skills and knowledge, including training on the use of Ethicon products.
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