West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Plans to Expand its Production Plant in Columbus, Ohio

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Name:

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Plans to Expand its Production Plant in Columbus, Ohio

Location:

Columbus, Ohio

Company:

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals

Estimated Cost:

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Source:

areadevelopment.com

Introduction:

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., one of the leading generic prescription medication providers in the U.S. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hikma PLC, plans to expand its existing production center in Columbus, Ohio.

Features:

The expansion will allow the company to accommodate new and expanding product lines. West-Ward also has a 276,000-square-foot distribution facility in Obetz that broke ground in 2016 and will employ 30 once complete. The company will add new machinery and equipment and make facility improvements. In addition company expects to add 65 jobs over the course of 2017.

“Growing our manufacturing presence in Columbus will help us continue to improve our ability to deliver consistent, affordable quality products to patients across the U.S.,” said Brian Hoffmann, President, West-Ward. “Columbus’ strategic location plays a key role in our domestic presence, providing us with easy market access to our U.S. customers.”

West-Ward offers both oral solid and injectable pharmaceuticals to chain stores, wholesalers, distributors, health systems and government agencies.