LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and its representatives from Pfizer to announce a new $750 million investment in its Kalamazoo facility.
The investment aims to establish the site’s Modular Aseptic Processing (MAP) production facility as one of the most technologically advanced sterile injectable facilities in the world. Pfizer says the investment will all it to continue to unsure the uninterrupted supply of critical medicines and vaccines.
The $750 million investment will create an estimated 300 additional jobs at the Kalamazoo facility.
“Today, Pfizer is making another bold bet on Michigan’s manufacturing strengths and hardworking people,” said Governor Whitmer. “This $750 million investment will expand capacity at their Kalamazoo facility, creating good-paying jobs and fostering long-term economic opportunity for Michiganders. We brought this investment home thanks to effective collaboration between the state and Pfizer, and I know that Michigan’s future is bright because we have world-leading companies, economic momentum, and the hardest working people on the planet to move us forward.”
Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) issued the following statement regarding Pfizer’s announcement:
“Pfizer has long been a critical employer in the Kalamazoo region and a welcome ally in medical advancements, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is exciting to know they’ve decided to expand their current facility. Both Michigan’s economy and its residents stand to benefit from such an incredible partnership. I am proud Pfizer will continue to call Kalamazoo County home and eager for the groundbreaking advancements that will undoubtedly come from this decision.
“My many thanks go out to all who helped make this development possible. I stand ready to help in whatever way I can for Pfizer, West Michigan residents, and any other employers providing good-paying jobs who are eyeing Michigan as a place to land. Our future is bright and full of possibilities for those interested in the Great Lakes State.”
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, also released a statement, saying, “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. 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.”
Portage Mayor Patricia M. Randall says, “Pfizer’s continued investment in our community has positive effects throughout our region, greatly impacting our housing market, school enrollment, commercial corridor, and population growth. We are thrilled that Portage is Pfizer’s number one manufacturing site in the world, putting Portage on the global map for all the right reasons.”
