Johnson & Johnson invests $1bn in vision care manufacturing and packaging

Johnson & Johnson has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of an expansion of its vision care manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities in the United States.

The investment will support the construction of a new distribution facility and the introduction of advanced manufacturing and packaging technologies aimed at increasing production capacity for the company's ACUVUE contact lens portfolio.

According to the company, the expansion is intended to help meet growing demand for contact lenses while strengthening its domestic supply chain and operational footprint. Construction of the new facility is already underway, with operations expected to commence in 2028.

The project forms part of Johnson & Johnson's previously announced plan to invest $55 billion in US manufacturing, research and development, and technology activities through early 2029.

This investment reinforces our long-standing conviction that advanced manufacturing in the United States is essential to delivering innovative, high quality healthcare solutions to patients at home and around the world. By further strengthening our Vision operations in Jacksonville with next-generation manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities, we are enhancing the resilience of our U.S. supply chain while helping more people see better and live better. This commitment reflects the confidence we have in our people, our technology, and our more than 40-year legacy of advancing eye health globally.

Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson.

The company said the investment will build on its existing presence in Florida, where its operations currently generate an estimated annual economic impact of $6 billion. Johnson & Johnson employs approximately 3,500 people in the Jacksonville area, and the latest investment is expected to support the continued development of its local operations.

The expansion focuses on increasing manufacturing, packaging and distribution capacity for vision care products as demand for eye health solutions continues to grow.