Gerresheimer boosts US plastics operations

Gerresheimer AG is extending production capacity for medical plastic systems at its plant in Peachtree City, Georgia, USA. An additional 5,600m2 of production is set to be added and 120 additional jobs will be created in the medium-term.

“We’re experiencing worldwide growth in demand for user-friendly, safe and easy to use medical devices such as inhalers and insulin pens. As a result of this growth, and new customer projects, our excellent plant in Peachtree City will be significantly increasing its production capacity. There are a great many opportunities for us in this business segment in the US and our Peachtree City facility will play a crucial role in helping us to exploit them. We greatly appreciate the generous support of the state and local authorities in Georgia in this challenging project,” commented Andreas Schütte, member of the management board of Gerresheimer AG with responsibility for the plastics & devices division.

The additional production area will significantly increase Gerresheimer’s Peachtree City plant’s production capacity. Two thirds of the additional production area will be ISO class 8 cleanroom.

Gerresheimer is taking advantage of Georgia’s workforce training program, Quick Start. New jobs to be created in the medium term will include executive, administrative, supervisory and production positions.

“Georgia’s healthcare industry is uniquely poised to help Gerresheimer grow,” said governor Nathan Deal, State of Georgia/USA. “This leading global company is taking advantage of an eager, skilled workforce and an advanced life science and healthcare ecosystem. Our state is the ideal location to support Gerresheimer’s newest expansion.”