Ypsomed Invests $248 Million to Establish First U.S. Manufacturing Site in North Carolina
Ypsomed, a Swiss medical technology company specializing in self-injection systems, is investing approximately $248 million (CHF 200 million) to establish its first manufacturing facility in the United States.1356
The selected site is in Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina, with an initial phase involving the acquisition of a 15,000 square meter (over 160,000 sq ft) building and options for future expansion.159
Production at the facility is expected to begin and supply the U.S. market by the end of 2027.1356
Initially, about 100 jobs will be created, with plans to grow the workforce to 200 as demand increases.13569
This move is part of Ypsomed’s global growth strategy to serve local markets more directly and strengthen its partnerships worldwide.13569
Ypsomed chose the Holly Springs location due to its strong infrastructure, proximity to top universities, and access to a skilled workforce.1359
Beyond this U.S. site, Ypsomed has recently opened a manufacturing site in China and expanded a plant in Germany as part of an ongoing global infrastructure investment program.615
The North Carolina facility will handle the full supply chain, including research and development, manufacturing, filling, finishing, and delivery of products.5
Sources:
1. https://www.ypsomed.com/en/news-insights/news/press-releases/news-reader-detail-page/ypsomed-to-establish-first-u-s-manufacturing-facility
3. https://www.pharmexec.com/view/ypsomed-announces-new-us-based-manufacturing-site-north-carolina
5. https://www.drugdeliverybusiness.com/ypsomed-first-us-manufacturing-plant-north-carolina/
6. https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/ypsomed-injects-200-million-to-gain-a-foothold-in-the-united-states/90144431
9. https://news.biobuzz.io/2025/10/11/swiss-medtech-leader-ypsomed-expands-to-holly-springs-establishing-its-first-u-s-manufacturing-site/
15. https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/ypsomed-usa-eight