Governor Shapiro Secures $2.9 Billion Investment from Merck to Expand Vaccine and Medicine Manufacturing Operations in Montgomery County

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October 14, 2026 - West Point, PA

Governor Shapiro Secures $2.9 Billion Investment from Merck to Expand Vaccine and Medicine Manufacturing Operations in Montgomery County

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announce the Commonwealth has secured a $2.9 billion investment from Merck, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, to expand its operations in Montgomery County by the end of 2030. The Commonwealth is investing $5 million in the company's expansion, which will support the manufacturing of lifesaving products and medicine discovery.

As part of the $2.9 billion commitment, Merck is investing $550 million in ADVANCE, a state-of-the-art robotics and AI-enabled drug research and development (R&D) facility at its West Point Campus, and the nearby Springhouse Innovation Park (SHIP) R&D facility, which will help the company produce life-saving medicines.

"My Administration has made life sciences a key part of our economic development strategy here in Pennsylvania - and Merck's major investment in Montgomery County is another major win for the Commonwealth," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "We are proud to partner with Merck as they expand their operations in Montgomery County, advance cutting-edge research and manufacturing, and create new opportunities for thousands of Pennsylvanians. The life sciences industry is booming in Pennsylvania and I am committed to winning more investments like this and making sure our Commonwealth remains a national leader in innovation, medicine, and manufacturing."

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