Bauducco® Opens Largest U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Zephyrhills, Florida, Bringing 75 Years of Brazilian Baking Craftsmanship to American Tables | Press Releases

The iconic Brazilian brand — beloved for its cookies, wafers, and specialty baked goods — makes a landmark U.S. investment, deepening its commitment to American consumers and strengthening a retail partnership built on a larger domestic production.

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla., June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For three generations, Bauducco® has done one thing exceptionally well: make food worth sharing. Its Wafer Cookies — layered, crisp, and impossible to eat just one of — have been a staple of Brazilian households for decades. Its rich cream-filled cookies, classic butter biscuits, and beloved seasonal specialties have traveled from pantries in São Paulo to celebrations across more than 50 countries. Today, that story takes its most ambitious chapter yet.

Bauducco® officially opened the doors to its largest U.S. manufacturing facility at 40334 6th Ave, in Zephyrhills, Florida. The 160,000-square-foot facility brings state-of-the-art production technology and double the manufacturing capacity previously available for the American market under one roof — streamlining the supply chain, shortening lead times, and enabling Bauducco® to respond to retail demand with greater speed and precision than ever before. The campus is designed to scale beyond 1.2 million square feet of production and distribution capacity as the company’s U.S. footprint grows, making today’s opening not just a milestone but a foundation — the most permanent and ambitious commitment Bauducco® has ever made to American consumers.

Founded in 1952, Bauducco® built its reputation on a deceptively simple idea: that the best baked goods require no shortcuts. The company’s U.S. wafer portfolio reflects that philosophy at every layer. The signature Wafer Cookies — available in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and coconut, and across multiple formats including a 40g single-serve, a 5oz multipack, a 9oz Family Pack, and a Sugar Free line in 5oz and 4.2oz — are made with a proprietary process that has remained largely unchanged since the brand’s earliest days. The result is a product that has achieved something rare in the snack category: genuine loyalty across generations.

The plant brings Bauducco®’s full wafer lineup under a Made in USA designation for the first time, operating at double the production capacity of what the brand previously had available for the American market. The demand signal was clear. What Bauducco® needed was the infrastructure to meet it — and now they have it.

The decision to build that infrastructure in the United States was not made quickly. For a family-owned company with deep roots in Brazil, it was a question of identity as much as strategy: was Bauducco® ready to make the expansion and build out the portfolio?

The answer, ultimately, was yes. And it’s expanding with a bet on Florida.

Zephyrhills — a growing community in the heart of Pasco County, northeast of Tampa — offered the combination of infrastructure, workforce, and community character that Bauducco®’s leadership was looking for. Pasco County’s economic development team was a key partner in making the case, helping to connect the company’s expansion vision with the resources and relationships needed to turn it into reality. The company expects the facility to employ over 600 people at full production capacity, making it one of the more significant food manufacturing employers in Pasco County.

“Bauducco’s decision to expand in Zephyrhills and create 600 jobs is a tremendous win for Pasco County. These are the kinds of opportunities that change lives and provide quality jobs for our residents while strengthening our local economy. We are proud that a globally recognized brand like Bauducco sees Pasco County as a place where it can grow and succeed, and we look forward to supporting their continued success for many years to come.” – Bill Cronin, President/CEO, Pasco Economic Development Council

The State of Florida and local government played an equally important role in bringing the project to life, with support that reflected the kind of public-private collaboration that Bauducco®’s leadership says made the decision clear.

“Today marks an exciting milestone for the City of Zephyrhills. We are proud to welcome Bauducco Foods and celebrate the opening of its largest U.S. manufacturing facility right here in Zephyrhills. Bauducco’s investment brings new high-wage jobs, strengthens our local economy, and further demonstrates the momentum taking place throughout our growing Industrial Corridor. Beyond its investment, Bauducco has already demonstrated a commitment to our city through its support of local organizations, events, and initiatives. On behalf of the Zephyrhills City Council and our residents, we are honored that this globally recognized company chose Zephyrhills for this important expansion and look forward to a long and successful partnership that will benefit our community for years to come.” – Melonie Bahr Monson, Mayor, City of Zephyrhills

For Stefano Mozzi, Bauducco®’s recently appointed Global CEO, the Zephyrhills facility is the physical expression of a strategic conviction he has championed since joining the company: that Bauducco®’s future in the United States depends on being present here in every sense of the word.

Speak to the vision behind this investment — why the U.S., why now, what this facility enables for the brand’s product quality and growth ambitions. Personal tone encouraged. Reference the brand’s 75-year legacy and what it means to bring that craftsmanship to American manufacturing. – Stefano Mozzi, Global CEO, Bauducco®

Bauducco®’s growth in the United States has been driven by retail partners who recognized early what American consumers were beginning to discover: that the brand’s commitment to quality was something worth putting on a shelf and standing behind. Those partnerships — built on consistent product performance, strong consumer pull, and a brand story that resonates across demographics — are now supported by something they have not had before: domestic production.

The Zephyrhills facility changes the equation for Bauducco®’s retail relationships in meaningful ways. Manufacturing on U.S. soil means shorter lead times, greater supply chain reliability, and the ability to respond to demand signals with speed and precision. For the retailers who have invested in the brand, it is a signal that Bauducco® is not here to test the market — it is here to serve it.

The facility also positions Bauducco® within a broader movement among major U.S. retailers to prioritize domestic sourcing and American-made products — a shift that has created new opportunities for brands willing to make the infrastructure investment to match.

“Bauducco’s investment in U.S. manufacturing is a strong example of how companies can create jobs, strengthen local communities and serve Walmart customers closer to home,” said Melody Richard, Senior Vice President, Pantry, Walmart U.S.

Bauducco® products are currently available at major retailers across the country, with the Zephyrhills facility expected to support expanded distribution and shelf presence as domestic production capacity grows. Bauducco® is the world’s largest producer of Panettone — a distinction earned over decades of perfecting the Italian-origin holiday bread that has become synonymous with the brand across more than 50 countries.

Bauducco® remains a family company. The founders’ descendants remain active in the business, and that ownership structure — with its long time horizons and personal stakes — is something company leaders say directly shaped the decision to invest at this scale in the United States.

The Zephyrhills facility is not a licensing arrangement or a co-manufacturing deal. It is Bauducco®’s own building, Bauducco®’s own lines, and Bauducco®’s own people. That distinction matters to a company that has always insisted on controlling what goes into every product it puts its name on.

For the Bauducco® family, today’s ceremony is a milestone measured not just in square footage and production capacity, but in what it represents across generations: the belief that something built carefully and honestly will always find its audience.

About Bauducco®

Founded in Brazil in 1952 by an Italian immigrant, Bauducco® is one of the world’s largest producers of baked goods, globally. Inspiring unforgettable moments with recipes crafted with innovation and passion, Bauducco®’s products are synonymous with The Feeling of Family. As a global company exporting to more than 50 countries, Bauducco® has been doing business in the U.S. for more than 20 years and has a national presence. Panettone, one of Bauducco®’s most iconic products, is a strategic player in the U.S. market, where the brand holds an 86% value share in this category. Bauducco® is the leading wafer producer nationwide. Bauducco®’s signature Panettones, Wafers, Cookies and Toasts are sold in most major retailers across the U.S. To learn more about Bauducco®, please visit www.bauducco.com and follow @bauducco.us on Instagram.

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Bauducco® Opens Largest U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Zephyrhills, Florida, Bringing 75 Years of Brazilian Baking Craftsmanship to American Tables

The iconic Brazilian brand — beloved for its cookies, wafers, and specialty baked goods — makes a landmark U.S. investment, deepening its commitment to American consumers and strengthening a retail partnership built on a larger domestic production.

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla., June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For three generations, Bauducco® has done one thing exceptionally well: make food worth sharing. Its Wafer Cookies — layered, crisp, and impossible to eat just one of — have been a staple of Brazilian households for decades. Its rich cream-filled cookies, classic butter biscuits, and beloved seasonal specialties have traveled from pantries in São Paulo to celebrations across more than 50 countries. Today, that story takes its most ambitious chapter yet.

Bauducco International Business Unit CEO and Bauducco family members are joined by the Zephyrhills Mayor and state and local officials for a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Bauducco’s largest U.S. manufacturing facility in Zephyrhills, Florida.

Bauducco® officially opened the doors to its largest U.S. manufacturing facility at 40334 6th Ave, in Zephyrhills, Florida. The 160,000-square-foot facility brings state-of-the-art production technology and double the manufacturing capacity previously available for the American market under one roof — streamlining the supply chain, shortening lead times, and enabling Bauducco® to respond to retail demand with greater speed and precision than ever before. The campus is designed to scale beyond 1.2 million square feet of production and distribution capacity as the company’s U.S. footprint grows, making today’s opening not just a milestone but a foundation — the most permanent and ambitious commitment Bauducco® has ever made to American consumers.

Founded in 1952, Bauducco® built its reputation on a deceptively simple idea: that the best baked goods require no shortcuts. The company’s U.S. wafer portfolio reflects that philosophy at every layer. The signature Wafer Cookies — available in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and coconut, and across multiple formats including a 40g single-serve, a 5oz multipack, a 9oz Family Pack, and a Sugar Free line in 5oz and 4.2oz — are made with a proprietary process that has remained largely unchanged since the brand’s earliest days. The result is a product that has achieved something rare in the snack category: genuine loyalty across generations.

The plant brings Bauducco®’s full wafer lineup under a Made in USA designation for the first time, operating at double the production capacity of what the brand previously had available for the American market. The demand signal was clear. What Bauducco® needed was the infrastructure to meet it — and now they have it.

The decision to build that infrastructure in the United States was not made quickly. For a family-owned company with deep roots in Brazil, it was a question of identity as much as strategy: was Bauducco® ready to make the expansion and build out the portfolio?

The answer, ultimately, was yes. And it’s expanding with a bet on Florida.

Zephyrhills — a growing community in the heart of Pasco County, northeast of Tampa — offered the combination of infrastructure, workforce, and community character that Bauducco®’s leadership was looking for. Pasco County’s economic development team was a key partner in making the case, helping to connect the company’s expansion vision with the resources and relationships needed to turn it into reality. The company expects the facility to employ over 600 people at full production capacity, making it one of the more significant food manufacturing employers in Pasco County.

“Bauducco’s decision to expand in Zephyrhills and create 600 jobs is a tremendous win for Pasco County. These are the kinds of opportunities that change lives and provide quality jobs for our residents while strengthening our local economy. We are proud that a globally recognized brand like Bauducco sees Pasco County as a place where it can grow and succeed, and we look forward to supporting their continued success for many years to come.” – Bill Cronin, President/CEO, Pasco Economic Development Council

The State of Florida and local government played an equally important role in bringing the project to life, with support that reflected the kind of public-private collaboration that Bauducco®’s leadership says made the decision clear.

“Today marks an exciting milestone for the City of Zephyrhills. We are proud to welcome Bauducco Foods and celebrate the opening of its largest U.S. manufacturing facility right here in Zephyrhills. Bauducco’s investment brings new high-wage jobs, strengthens our local economy, and further demonstrates the momentum taking place throughout our growing Industrial Corridor. Beyond its investment, Bauducco has already demonstrated a commitment to our city through its support of local organizations, events, and initiatives. On behalf of the Zephyrhills City Council and our residents, we are honored that this globally recognized company chose Zephyrhills for this important expansion and look forward to a long and successful partnership that will benefit our community for years to come.” – Melonie Bahr Monson, Mayor, City of Zephyrhills

For Stefano Mozzi, Bauducco®’s recently appointed Global CEO, the Zephyrhills facility is the physical expression of a strategic conviction he has championed since joining the company: that Bauducco®’s future in the United States depends on being present here in every sense of the word.

Speak to the vision behind this investment — why the U.S., why now, what this facility enables for the brand’s product quality and growth ambitions. Personal tone encouraged. Reference the brand’s 75-year legacy and what it means to bring that craftsmanship to American manufacturing. – Stefano Mozzi, Global CEO, Bauducco®

Bauducco®’s growth in the United States has been driven by retail partners who recognized early what American consumers were beginning to discover: that the brand’s commitment to quality was something worth putting on a shelf and standing behind. Those partnerships — built on consistent product performance, strong consumer pull, and a brand story that resonates across demographics — are now supported by something they have not had before: domestic production.

The Zephyrhills facility changes the equation for Bauducco®’s retail relationships in meaningful ways. Manufacturing on U.S. soil means shorter lead times, greater supply chain reliability, and the ability to respond to demand signals with speed and precision. For the retailers who have invested in the brand, it is a signal that Bauducco® is not here to test the market — it is here to serve it.

The facility also positions Bauducco® within a broader movement among major U.S. retailers to prioritize domestic sourcing and American-made products — a shift that has created new opportunities for brands willing to make the infrastructure investment to match.

“Bauducco’s investment in U.S. manufacturing is a strong example of how companies can create jobs, strengthen local communities and serve Walmart customers closer to home,” said Melody Richard, Senior Vice President, Pantry, Walmart U.S.

Bauducco® products are currently available at major retailers across the country, with the Zephyrhills facility expected to support expanded distribution and shelf presence as domestic production capacity grows. Bauducco® is the world’s largest producer of Panettone — a distinction earned over decades of perfecting the Italian-origin holiday bread that has become synonymous with the brand across more than 50 countries.

Bauducco® remains a family company. The founders’ descendants remain active in the business, and that ownership structure — with its long time horizons and personal stakes — is something company leaders say directly shaped the decision to invest at this scale in the United States.

The Zephyrhills facility is not a licensing arrangement or a co-manufacturing deal. It is Bauducco®’s own building, Bauducco®’s own lines, and Bauducco®’s own people. That distinction matters to a company that has always insisted on controlling what goes into every product it puts its name on.

For the Bauducco® family, today’s ceremony is a milestone measured not just in square footage and production capacity, but in what it represents across generations: the belief that something built carefully and honestly will always find its audience.

About Bauducco®
Founded in Brazil in 1952 by an Italian immigrant, Bauducco® is one of the world’s largest producers of baked goods, globally. Inspiring unforgettable moments with recipes crafted with innovation and passion, Bauducco®’s products are synonymous with The Feeling of Family. As a global company exporting to more than 50 countries, Bauducco® has been doing business in the U.S. for more than 20 years and has a national presence. Panettone, one of Bauducco®’s most iconic products, is a strategic player in the U.S. market, where the brand holds an 86% value share in this category. Bauducco® is the leading wafer producer nationwide. Bauducco®’s signature Panettones, Wafers, Cookies and Toasts are sold in most major retailers across the U.S. To learn more about Bauducco®, please visit www.bauducco.com and follow @bauducco.us on Instagram.

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Gelatys Opens New $8 Million Production Facility, Expanding U.S. Manufacturing Capacity and Fueling National Grocery Growth

The #1 Gelato Frozen Novelties Brand in the U.S. Scales Production to Accelerate National Expansion

MIAMI, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gelatys, the #1 gelato frozen novelties brand in the United States and the only manufacturer of frozen gelato novelties in America, announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art production facility in Fort Myers, FL. With an $8 million investment, the new 30,000+ square-foot facility is operational, signifying a key step in the company’s growth into a national CPG brand.

Gelatys CEO, Adolfo Heller Cohen, in front of the new production facility in Fort Myers, FL

Built on a 1.5-acre site, the Fort Myers facility investment represents more than a manufacturing expansion; it’s the operational foundation Gelatys is building to support national grocery growth, fuel differentiated frozen-novelty innovation, and solidify its position as the defining brand in a category it pioneered. The site features next-generation machinery capable of producing in one hour what previously required an entire day. It will scale production to support the national expansion of Mini Gems, Gelatys’ premium, portion-controlled gelato mini pops, and the next generation of premium Italian-style frozen novelty innovation.

“When my family and I moved to Miami, Gelatys began as a dream to bring true artisanal gelato to the U.S. market. We quickly saw a larger opportunity; premium gelato novelties were not being manufactured at scale because of how technically complex they are. That challenge became our innovation story, pushing us to create our own processes, adapt machinery, and build products that did not yet exist in the market,” said Adolfo Joel Heller Cohen, Founder & CEO, Gelatys. “Our new Fort Myers facility isn’t just an expansion, it’s the infrastructure we always knew this brand would need when growing from a local concept into a national brand. We’re the only manufacturer of its kind in the United States, and we built that from scratch. The ambition that started Gelatys hasn’t changed, and looking ahead, we’re just getting started.”

The new facility reflects the full scope of Gelatys’ growth trajectory. Since launching as a two-kiosk mall concept in Miami in 2016, the brand has expanded to 5,000+ locations across 26 states, with a retail footprint that includes Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Wegmans, H-E-B, Kroger banners including Mariano’s, QFC, Fred Meyer and King Soopers, The Fresh Market, and more.

Besides its manufacturing significance, the Fort Myers facility is creating approximately 75 new jobs in the region, adding to the roughly 50 employees that supported Gelatys’ original Miami facility. This new operation is the production backbone of what Gelatys is building, an American-made frozen gelato novelties brand designed to scale.

For more information about Gelatys and Mini Gems, visit gelatys.com or follow @gelatysusa on Instagram.

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Gelatys Opens New $8 Million Production Facility, Expanding U.S. Manufacturing Capacity and Fueling National Grocery Growth

Gelatys Opens New $8 Million Production Facility, Expanding U.S. Manufacturing Capacity and Fueling National Grocery Growth

The #1 Gelato Frozen Novelties Brand in the U.S. Scales Production to Accelerate National Expansion

MIAMI, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gelatys, the #1 gelato frozen novelties brand in the United States and the only manufacturer of frozen gelato novelties in America, announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art production facility in Fort Myers, FL. With an $8 million investment, the new 30,000+ square-foot facility is operational, signifying a key step in the company’s growth into a national CPG brand.

Built on a 1.5-acre site, the Fort Myers facility investment represents more than a manufacturing expansion; it’s the operational foundation Gelatys is building to support national grocery growth, fuel differentiated frozen-novelty innovation, and solidify its position as the defining brand in a category it pioneered. The site features next-generation machinery capable of producing in one hour what previously required an entire day. It will scale production to support the national expansion of Mini Gems, Gelatys’ premium, portion-controlled gelato mini pops, and the next generation of premium Italian-style frozen novelty innovation.

“When my family and I moved to Miami, Gelatys began as a dream to bring true artisanal gelato to the U.S. market. We quickly saw a larger opportunity; premium gelato novelties were not being manufactured at scale because of how technically complex they are. That challenge became our innovation story, pushing us to create our own processes, adapt machinery, and build products that did not yet exist in the market,” said Adolfo Joel Heller Cohen, Founder & CEO, Gelatys. “Our new Fort Myers facility isn’t just an expansion, it’s the infrastructure we always knew this brand would need when growing from a local concept into a national brand. We’re the only manufacturer of its kind in the United States, and we built that from scratch. The ambition that started Gelatys hasn’t changed, and looking ahead, we’re just getting started.”

The new facility reflects the full scope of Gelatys’ growth trajectory. Since launching as a two-kiosk mall concept in Miami in 2016, the brand has expanded to 5,000+ locations across 26 states, with a retail footprint that includes Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Wegmans, H-E-B, Kroger banners including Mariano’s, QFC, Fred Meyer and King Soopers, The Fresh Market, and more.

Besides its manufacturing significance, the Fort Myers facility is creating approximately 75 new jobs in the region, adding to the roughly 50 employees that supported Gelatys’ original Miami facility. This new operation is the production backbone of what Gelatys is building, an American-made frozen gelato novelties brand designed to scale.

For more information about Gelatys and Mini Gems, visit gelatys.com or follow @gelatysusa on Instagram.

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Novartis Finalizes $23 Billion U.S. Investment Plan with Seventh New Manufacturing Facility

Novartis has reached the final milestone of its $23 billion domestic investment strategy, announcing a seventh new facility in Morrisville, North Carolina. The 56,200-square-foot plant will focus on active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing for solid dosage forms and RNA therapeutics. This addition completes a one-year expansion cycle aimed at establishing a fully autonomous, end-to-end supply chain within the United States. By localized production, the Swiss drugmaker seeks to insulate its American patient base from global logistics volatility and potential pharmaceutical import tariffs.

The expansion marks the first time in Novartis’ history that all its advanced technology platforms—including radioligand, cell and gene therapies, and small molecules—will be manufactured domestically. Over the past 12 months, the firm has broken ground on research centers in San Diego and flagship hubs in the Research Triangle, while also building a coast-to-coast radioligand therapy (RLT) network with new sites in Texas, Florida, and California. CEO Vas Narasimhan noted that the connected footprint allows the firm to “locally develop, produce, and deliver medicines at scale.”This surge in infrastructure is designed to provide “timely access to innovation for patients in the U.S.”

Since launching the initiative in April 2025, Novartis has committed to manufacturing all its key medicines for U.S. patients within the country. The Morrisville site specifically complements existing North Carolina facilities focused on biologics and sterile packaging, creating a regional hub for oncology, immunology, and cardiovascular treatments. This infrastructure push coincides with a broader industry shift toward regionalized manufacturing as a hedge against geopolitical uncertainty. As the company nears full operational status for its new sites, it remains on track to integrate discovery and production more tightly than ever before across its 10-site U.S. network.

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CEP USA Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Facility In North Little Rock Arkansas

CEP USA has officially opened its first United States manufacturing facility in North Little Rock, bringing new investment and jobs to Central Arkansas. The company is investing nearly $1 million into the new operation and expects to create approximately 27 jobs over the next 5 years.

Company leaders joined state and local officials Tuesday for the grand opening ceremony at the new facility located at 9401 Diamond Drive in North Little Rock. The project was developed through a partnership involving the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and the Little Rock Regional Chamber.

CEP is an Italian company specializing in the design, construction, and turnkey delivery of prefabricated electrical substations with operations in more than 80 countries. Company officials say Arkansas was selected because of its strategic location, business environment, and partnerships with SMA Solar and Mountain Ridge Energy Service of Conway.

The facility will manufacture medium-voltage power station platforms and related electrical equipment for utility-scale energy projects across the United States.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders praised the company’s investment, saying Arkansas provides a strong workforce and business-friendly climate for international manufacturers. North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick also welcomed CEP USA, saying the company’s arrival strengthens the city’s growing reputation for innovation and advanced manufacturing.

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Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. Opens New Mega Facility in Portland, Tennessee, Reinforcing American Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain

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  The new campus expands domestic U.S. manufacturing capacity and strengthens the American supply chain to meet growing demand for solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and data center infrastructure.
  
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PORTLAND, Tenn., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

(“Shoals”) (NASDAQ: SHLS), a global leader in electrical infrastructure solutions for the energy transition market, announced the grand opening of its new Mega Facility in Portland, Tennessee, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued investment in American manufacturing and the future of energy infrastructure.

Backed by a $30 million investment with a total commitment of up to $80 million over five years, the facility strengthens Shoals’ ability to deliver safe, efficient and reliable power infrastructure solutions across solar power, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and mission-critical facilities, including data centers. This investment comes as the need for resilient, domestically produced electrical infrastructure continues to grow across the United States.

“As demand for energy infrastructure continues to accelerate, this new Mega Facility allows Shoals to scale alongside our customers and meet the needs of a rapidly evolving energy landscape,” said Brandon Moss, chief executive officer at Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. “By expanding our domestic manufacturing footprint and bringing increased capacity, we are strengthening the American energy supply chain and enabling faster, more efficient energy deployment.”

Located at 1500 Shoals Way, the new 638,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing campus consolidates Shoals’ three existing Tennessee facilities into one centralized location, significantly expanding production capacity, increasing automation in production and packaging, and leveraging operational efficiencies to support increasing demand across the energy sector.

The opening of the Mega Facility also coincides with Shoals’ 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of innovation. On May 18, Shoals marked both milestones with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Mega Facility and a $20,000 donation to Hands of Hope, helping provide meals to residents in Portland and across Sumner County. The donation underscores Shoals’ ongoing commitment to supporting the community that has played an important role in the company’s success over the past 30 years.

“Shoals’ 30th anniversary is a moment to celebrate both our company’s success and the people and communities who have helped make it possible,” said Mr. Moss. “The opening of our new Mega Facility is an investment in the future of energy infrastructure and a commitment to the Portland community, creating jobs and supporting local families through our donation to Hands of Hope as we look ahead to our next chapter of growth.”

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Novartis Begins Construction on Denton, Texas Radioligand Therapy Facility

Novartis Breaks Ground on Texas Radioligand Therapy Facility as Part of $23 Billion U.S. Expansion

Novartis has officially begun construction on a new radioligand therapy manufacturing facility in Denton, Texas, marking another major step in the pharmaceutical company’s multibillion-dollar expansion of its U.S. manufacturing and research operations.

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The 46,000-square-foot facility will serve as Novartis’ first manufacturing site in Texas and its fifth radioligand therapy, or RLT, production site in the United States. The project is part of the company’s broader $23 billion investment strategy aimed at strengthening domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain operations over the next five years.

Company officials said the Denton facility is expected to become operational in 2028 and will support the production of targeted cancer therapies for patients across the southern United States.

“Radioligand therapy is transforming how we treat cancer, and expanded manufacturing is essential to delivering these therapies at scale,” said Vas Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis. “Breaking ground in Denton further strengthens our US supply chain and helps ensure patients can receive these highly personalized treatments when and where they need them.”

Denton Facility Expands National Manufacturing Network

The groundbreaking ceremony included federal, state and local officials, including U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler, Swiss Ambassador to the U.S. Ralf Heckner, Texas State Sen. Brent Hagenbuch, Texas State Rep. Andy Hopper and Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth.

The new facility will support Novartis’ expanding radioligand therapy network, which already includes sites in New Jersey, Indiana and California, along with another facility planned for Florida.

According to the company, radioligand therapy manufacturing requires highly specialized production and logistics coordination because treatments are customized for individual patients and delivered within narrow treatment windows. Novartis said its current network allows more than 99% of doses to be administered on the scheduled treatment day.

The company also expects the Denton project to generate new jobs in bioengineering, manufacturing, quality assurance and operations, contributing to regional economic development in North Texas.

“I’m pleased to welcome Novartis to Denton as their newest manufacturing location for their cancer therapies,” said Texas State Senator Brent Hagenbuch. “Their decision establishes a strong partnership and reflects the unique opportunity Denton provides to a well-educated workforce, and the unique access the new plant location will provide to the vibrant North Texas economy and rapidly growing state population.”

Construction Pipeline Includes Multiple U.S. Projects

The Texas project is one of several major construction and expansion initiatives currently underway as part of Novartis’ nationwide investment program.

In recent months, the company announced or began work on projects in North Carolina, California and Florida, including a biomedical research center in San Diego and a new manufacturing facility in Winter Park, Florida. The company also continues to expand existing RLT operations in Indianapolis and Millburn, New Jersey.

Novartis said the ongoing investments are intended to support domestic manufacturing of key medicines while improving supply chain resilience and treatment access.

Radioligand therapy has become a growing area of focus for pharmaceutical manufacturers because the technology targets cancer cells with radioactive compounds designed to minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Novartis said it is currently studying the use of RLTs for several forms of cancer, including prostate, breast, lung, colon, pancreatic and brain cancers.

The company described its U.S. expansion as part of a long-term strategy to scale manufacturing capacity alongside the continued development of its oncology pipeline and emerging treatment technologies.

Originally reported by Novartis Pharma AG in Yahoo Finance.

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WATCH: Vance speaks at a manufacturing facility in key election state Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Vice President JD Vance, making his first trip to Iowa since taking office, promoted the administration’s tax and tariff policies while framing the GOP as being on the side of working-class voters as he campaigned in the state where Republicans in less than two years will cast the initial votes to pick their party’s next presidential nominee.

Watch Vance’s remarks in the video player above.

Standing before hundreds of supporters at a steel manufacturing facility, Vance repeatedly drew a contrast between Iowa Republican Rep. Zach Nunn and his Democratic challenger, telling the crowd that Nunn and the Trump administration were “fighting for you instead of fighting against you” as he attacked Democrats on issues of immigration and fraud.

READ MORE: What to watch in Tuesday’s elections in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan

“This is not a normal election. This is not a normal political environment,” said Vance, who is seen as one of the GOP’s strongest potential candidates for president in 2028. “This is a contest between a party that wants to take all of your money and give it to illegal aliens and a contest between gentlemen like Zach Nunn who fight every single day for you.”+

Nunn faces a competitive race to keep his Des Moines-area seat in the November midterms. Vance frequently heaped praise on Nunn, calling him “one of those guys who does the right thing, not just when the cameras are on, but when the cameras are off, too.”

The visit to Iowa offered Vance an opportunity to test his reception before Iowa’s voters, whose leadoff caucuses give them an outsize role in determining the next presidential nominee. Campaigning for a local congressman in his role as vice president provided him with a chance to make an impression on Iowa Republicans, seasoned evaluators of those who seek the nation’s highest office, before the campaign begins in earnest.

Vance’s appearance comes days after Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who is also considered a possible 2028 candidate, spoke to a group of evangelical Christians who are influential in Iowa’s GOP contest.

READ MORE: Trump’s influence tested in Indiana primaries after failed redistricting push

Jimmy Centers, a Des Moines-based Republican political consultant, said that the 2028 contest is “light-years away” but that the Republicans who hear Vance speak on Tuesday will be evaluating how he might measure up in an election for the White House.

“I certainly think, as of right now, Vice President Vance would probably be a straw-poll winner of Iowa Republicans for 2028. But I don’t think anyone is saying, ‘We won’t consider anybody else,'” Centers said.

Vance’s visit comes as higher prices for gas and fertilizer hit Iowans

Vance, who has not said whether he will run for president in 2028, appeared with Nunn at Ex-Guard Industries in Des Moines.

The vice president’s visit follows a trip Trump made in January to tout the administration’s tax cuts, part of a string of stops they’re making this year on economic issues before midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.

READ MORE: Trump’s influence tested in Indiana primaries after failed redistricting push

But Vance’s visit comes when his own political prospects — and the message he delivered on the economy — have been complicated by the war in Iran.

The vice president, who has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions, has seemed a reluctant defender of the 9-week-old war, for which Trump has struggled to find an off-ramp. Iowans, like much of the rest of the country, are grappling with higher gas prices because of the conflict. But the state’s farmers are also feeling the pinch of high fertilizer costs from the war and have been hurt by tariffs Trump has imposed.

Vance made a nod to those cost struggles in his remarks, saying that he’s aware of the rising price of fertilizer and noted: “We got a little blip.” Nonetheless, he said the administration is “working on it.”

While Iowa’s farmers have steadfastly supported the president, they have been looking to the White House for assurances that the current troubles won’t last.

Vance, who met with Iowa Gold Star families just before his public remarks, also became emotional as he discussed the sacrifices made by fallen U.S. soldiers and their families. He talked about wondering how he would react if his 6-year-old son, Vivek, who accompanied him Tuesday, told him later in life that he wanted to enlist, saying he would be “so proud of him” but also “so terrified.”

“Every time that a person gives the ultimate sacrifice to the United States of America … there’s a whole crew of people who love them the same way that we all love every single member of our family,” he said, adding that “part of how we earn that incredible sacrifice” is “by making this country’s politics and government worthy of the people who put on the uniform and will never see their loved ones again.”

Earlier Tuesday, Vance, who represented Ohio in the U.S. Senate before becoming vice president, stopped first in Cincinnati to vote in Ohio’s primary elections and told reporters he was voting for Vivek Ramaswamy in the governor’s race. Asked about U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, who’s running in a special election to serve out the remainder of Vance’s term, Vance said he thinks Husted’s “going to do a great job” and has been “good for Ohio.”

His 6-year-old son, meanwhile, filled out a ballot for children, which the vice president showed to the poll workers when he cast his own ballot. “He voted for the Easter bunny over the tooth fairy,” he said of his son.

Before arriving in Iowa, Vance also appeared in Oklahoma City to hold a fundraiser in his role as finance chair of the Republican National Committee.

It’s ‘awfully, awfully early’ in the road to 2028

Kim Schmett, a longtime Iowa GOP activist, said the presidential cycle starts “deceptively slow.”

He said Trump’s Make America Great Again political movement “is very alive and going here” in Iowa, which would benefit Vance — as well as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is also thought to be a potential candidate.

“I think there’s going to be a lot of MAGA support,” he said. “And Vice President Vance and Marco Rubio seem to be the recipients of where that is going at the moment.”

But Schmett cautioned, “It’s awfully, awfully early in the process.”

On the Democratic side, at least half a dozen presidential prospects have been making visits to the states with the earliest presidential primary contests, including recent visits to Iowa by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin.

Meanwhile, potential Republican presidential candidates “are treading very lightly,” said GOP strategist Alex Conant, who worked on Rubio’s 2016 presidential campaign.

“I think Republicans are going to be very reluctant to get in Trump’s way until Trump gives the green light for the campaign to start,” Conant said.

That means much of the groundwork to meet with donors or activists or recruit political staffers might happen slowly and subtly – for now.

After the midterms? Conant said: “It’ll be irresistible.”

Associated Press writer Seung Min Kim contributed to this report from Washington.

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Novartis AG is one of the world’s leaders in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical products. Net sales break down by therapeutic area as follows:

– oncology (30.9%);

– immunology (18.9%);

– cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases (16.4%);

– neuroscience (11%).

The remaining net sales (22.8%) are from contract manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.

At the end of 2025, Novartis AG had over 31 production sites worldwide.

Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Switzerland (2.6%), Europe (28.1%), the United States (42.8%), Asia/Africa/Australasia (19.8%), Canada and Latin America (6.7%).

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