Johnson & Johnson has announced an investment of more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, Florida to strengthen its Vision operations by scaling US-based manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities.
The investment includes construction of a new, state-of-the-art distribution facility, alongside advanced manufacturing and packaging technologies to expand capacity and meet growing demand for the company’s market-leading ACUVUE®-brand contact lenses. These enhancements further strengthen the company’s leadership in delivering high-quality, innovative eye health solutions, helping to improve sight for more than 40 million patients in the US and around the world.
The investment builds on the company’s $6 billion annual economic impact in Florida and supports the continued growth of its Jacksonville operations, strengthening opportunities for the 3,500 employees based in the area while reinforcing the regional economy.
Johnson & Johnson manufactures more than 1.7 billion ACUVUE® contact lenses annually for US patients. The company contributes approximately $6 billion annually to Florida’s economy, supported by more than 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing, research, distribution, and operations facilities.
