Merck & Co. Expands Operations in Right to Work, Virginia
Merck & Co. is expanding operations in Right to Work Elkton, Virginia. The $3 billion project will also create 500 jobs. This is exciting news for people in the community!
From Area Development Magazine:
“Today is an important milestone for Merck, for Virginia, for manufacturing in the United States and, most importantly, for the patients we serve. This investment will help advance our goal of providing new, innovative treatment options for people facing serious health challenges in the U.S. and around the world.” […]“With billions of dollars and hundreds of new jobs, Merck is making a transformational investment in Rockingham County. This investment represents the latest addition to Virginia’s rapidly expanding biopharmaceutical sector, which is driving the future of the Shenandoah Valley and beyond. Thanks to our unparalleled workforce, strategic location, and business-friendly policies, the Commonwealth has become an international leader in pharmaceutical innovation.” […]
“This announcement by Merck marks a momentous occasion for Rockingham County and the Shenandoah Valley. Merck’s decades-long legacy of producing innovative pharmaceutical solutions continues with the creation of its new Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. This investment not only strengthens the regional economy through new jobs and capital investment but also positions the Valley at the forefront of a new class of pharmaceutical innovation. We are proud and grateful that Merck is expanding its global footprint right here in the Shenandoah Valley.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.