Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces West Contract Manufacturing Expansion Creating 110 Jobs in West Michigan

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., through its subsidiary West Contract Manufacturing (West), plans to expand in the city of Walker, where it will create up to 110 jobs for Michigan workers.

"The decision by West Contract Manufacturing to expand in Michigan underscores the strength of Michigan's business climate, our leadership in manufacturing across industry sectors and creates good jobs for our residents," said Governor Whitmer. "This is great news for workers, their families, and our economy as we continue putting Michiganders first."

The project is expected to be an investment of $6 million by West, supported by a $500,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund. Michigan was chosen for the project over competing sites in other states.

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WPS), is a global manufacturer in the design and production of technologically advanced containment and delivery services and solutions for injectable medicines. Its customers include leading biologic, generic, pharmaceutical and medical device companies. West currently has 266 employees at its Contract Manufacturing facility in the city of Walker.

The company plans to expand its operations at its existing facility in Walker, where it will add machinery and equipment as well as make improvements to the building.

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