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    ICYMI: With Johnson & Johnson, Pennsylvania Surpasses $40 Billion in Private Sector Investment Under Governor Shapiro’s Leadership

    “Johnson & Johnson are choosing to double down on their investments here in our Commonwealth because they know we’ve got the strategy, the workforce, and the speed they need to succeed.” – Governor Josh Shapiro

     

    “Pennsylvania is competing — and winning — when it comes to attracting world-class life sciences companies, growing high-quality jobs, and driving long-term economic growth across the Commonwealth.” – Secretary Rick Siger

     

    Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has secured over $40.4 billion in private-sector investment, creating more than 22,000 jobs across Pennsylvania.

    February 18, 2026

    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

    The Wall Street Journal: Johnson & Johnson to Invest More Than $1 Billion in Pennsylvania Cell Therapy Factory

    Philadelphia Business Journal: Johnson & Johnson to build $1B cell therapy manufacturing plant in Montgomery County

    Philadelphia Inquirer: Johnson & Johnson will spend $1 billion on a cell therapy plant on its campus near Ambler

    PennLive: Big Pharma firm announces plans for $1 billion plant in Pa.

    CBS Philadelphia: Johnson & Johnson invests $1B to build manufacturing facility in Montgomery County, Pa.

    ABC 27: Johnson & Johnson expanding in Pennsylvania

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