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B. Braun unveils $200M, 310,000-square-foot expansion in Bethlehem
Stacy Wescoe//September 23, 2022//
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Braun Medical Inc. Of Bethlehem has officially unveiled its new $200 million, 310,000-square-foot expansion project which nearly doubles the size of the company’s original facility.
The expansion, next door to the existing facility on Marcon Boulevard, is expected to add 200 jobs, bringing its workforce at the site from 1,500 to 1,700 workers.
The expansion allows B. Braun to expand its infusion therapy manufacturing capacity.
Part of the project was funded by a $36 million grant from the Pennsylvania Apprenticeship Grant Program, which the company received in 2018.
The company has a well-established apprenticeship program and is partnering with the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, the PA Apprenticeship & Training Office, Workforce Board Lehigh Valley, and other large manufacturers including OraSure, Lutron, and Crayola, to create the Industrial Training & Education Consortium of the Lehigh Valley.
“B. Braun is proud to continue expanding our manufacturing presence in Pennsylvania with these new investments at our Allentown facility,” said Jean-Claude Dubacher, chairman and CEO, B. Braun of America Inc. “We appreciate the efforts of DCED and the Wolf Administration to improve Pennsylvania’s business climate and partner with us to expand the availability of skilled workers needed to operate our facilities.”
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Deputy Secretary Steve D’Ettore congratulated the company on the major expansion effort.
“The Wolf Administration commends B. Braun Medical on their impressive expansion and dedication to creating new jobs for Pennsylvanians,” said D’Ettorre. “Manufacturing remains one of the commonwealth’s key industries. Seeing companies like B. Braun continue to grow and strengthen their presence in Pennsylvania helps further solidify our standing as a great place for manufacturers looking to relocate or expand operations.”
