ALLENTOWN, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced Thursday that B. Braun, a global leader in infusion therapy and pain management, will invest $20 million to expand and modernize its medical device manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley. The project is expected to create at least 200 new full-time jobs over the next three years while retaining more than 1,700 existing positions.
The expansion at B. Braun’s 710,000-square-foot facility in Hanover Township will upgrade production equipment to support IV therapy, pharmacy admixture, and compounding operations. Alongside the investment, the company is launching a new workforce training center to enhance skills development for new and current employees.
To support the project, the Commonwealth is contributing $1.5 million in state funding through a $1 million Pennsylvania First grant and $500,000 from WEDnetPA for worker training. Officials said the initiative underscores Pennsylvania’s growing reputation as a hub for life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
Governor Shapiro highlighted that since taking office, his administration has secured more than $25.6 billion in private sector investments, creating over 12,400 jobs statewide. “B. Braun recognizes the many advantages of doing their critical work here in Pennsylvania,” Shapiro said, adding that the expansion will strengthen the state’s life sciences sector and drive economic growth.
B. Braun currently manufactures more than 2,400 medical devices and related products in Lehigh County and maintains its U.S. headquarters in Bethlehem. Local leaders praised the company’s decision to reinvest in the region, pointing to the Lehigh Valley’s strong manufacturing base and skilled workforce as key drivers of its continued growth.
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