The Office of the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania
02/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/18/2026 12:56
ICYMI: Pennsylvania Surpasses $40 Billion in Private Sector Investment in J&J | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Spring House, PA - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a more than $1 billion private-sector investment from global health care company Johnson & Johnson to build a next generation cell therapy manufacturing facility, directly supporting the production of medicines for cancer, immune-mediated, and neurological diseases.
This expansion project will create more than 500 new jobs over the next twelve years, retain 5,885 full-time jobs, and continue growing Pennsylvania's robust life sciences industry with the support of $41.5 million in total state investment.
Today's announcement also builds on the Shapiro Administration's progress to bolster Pennsylvania's economic development since taking office in 2023 and marks the official surpassing of $40 billion in private sector investment under Governor Shapiro's leadership, creating over 22,000 jobs across the Commonwealth.
What people are reading and watching about Governor Shapiro's latest economic development win:
Reuters: J&J to invest $1 billion in new Pennsylvania plant amid US manufacturing push
PennLive: Big Pharma firm announces plans for $1 billion plant in Pa.
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