WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) — U.S. Representative Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, on Monday, December 5 released the following statement after Pfizer announced it will invest $750 million and add 300 jobs at its facilities in Portage, Michigan.
“Pfizer has put Portage on the map, especially early on in the pandemic as nearly one billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were produced right here,” Upton said. “As variants continue to arise, we’ll continue to rely on medical breakthroughs, many of which have happened because of Pfizer’s investments in Southwest Michigan. And with this new investment, Pfizer will ensure Portage remains central to new pharmaceutical discoveries and advancement, and the ability to produce life-saving medicines for the world.”
Pfizer’s expansion comes as part of the next phase of its Modular Aseptic Processing plan that began in 2018 with a $465 million investment. Phase two will incorporate advanced aseptic manufacturing equipment, including self-contained modular manufacturing lines, as well as additional work on mRNA technology and medical storage solutions.
