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ExpansionAug 5, 2026, 08:46 AM

STERIS to Invest $600M in New North Carolina Facility

AI Summary

STERIS plc announced a $600 million investment to construct a new formulated chemistries manufacturing and distribution Center of Excellence in North Carolina. This strategic 600,000 square-foot facility, the largest single-site investment in the company's history, will support global healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Expected to be operational in 2-3 years, it will create approximately 335 jobs and consolidate existing operations from St. Louis and Plymouth.

Key Highlights

  • STERIS to invest $600 million in a new manufacturing and distribution Center of Excellence.
  • The facility will be located in North Carolina, near the Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle region.
  • The new campus will be 600,000 square feet.
  • It is expected to create approximately 335 jobs in North Carolina.
  • The site is anticipated to become operational in 2-3 years, starting with distribution.
  • This is the largest single-site manufacturing investment in STERIS's history.