Merck Animal Health Has Big Plans in Right to Work Kansas
Merck Animal Health is investing $895 million in order to expand its facility in Right to Work De Soto, Kansas. As a result, the company will also create 200 new jobs!
From Area Development Magazine:
“Our De Soto manufacturing facility is strategically located in the heart of the Animal Health Corridor. This region is renowned for its concentration of animal health companies, fostering an unparalleled ecosystem for innovation, collaboration and industry leadership. […] This investment in our site is designed to increase Merck Animal Health’s ability to meet the growing customer demand for its portfolio of animal biologics products and ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation in the animal health sector. This initiative also reflects our dedication to advancing animal health and our on-going investment in the communities where we operate.” […]
“Merck’s massive expansion in De Soto further elevates Kansas’ long-established status as a global leader in animal health. […] The opportunities and ripple effects of having almost $1 billion surge into the local economy will have far-reaching and long-lasting reverberations across the entire state. Historic investments such as these truly benefit all Kansans, both now and into the future.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.