Norgine announces £23 million new investment, creating 44 new skilled jobs

Norgine, a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company, announced a new £23 million investment in its Hengoed, Wales manufacturing site bringing the total investment at the facility to more than £50 million since 2022.

Supported by the UK Government's Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF), this latest commitment will enable further innovation and expansion at the Hengoed site. The investment will strengthen Norgine's ability to reliably supply much-needed medicines across the UK and Europe at a time of increasing global supply chain volatility, while creating 44 new skilled jobs and reinforcing the organisation's long term manufacturing capability in the region. This will be achieved through expanded production and warehousing space, the introduction of high speed, energy efficient manufacturing processes and enhanced quality control capabilities.

Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens said:

"We have a thriving life sciences sector in Wales, and this investment from Norgine is a vote of confidence in our Welsh workforce. I am delighted that UK Government funding is supporting the business to continue to grow and create new well-paid jobs. Norgine is a brilliant example of an international business that is flourishing in Wales."

Saulo Martiniano, Chief Operating Officer at Norgine, said:

"At Norgine, we believe every scientific breakthrough should be able to reach the patients who need it, and innovative approaches to manufacturing and supply are a vital part of making that possible. By expanding and further enhancing our Hengoed facilities, we are increasing capacity, strengthening quality capabilities and investing in more energy‑efficient production. We are proud of this investment, which will help bolster the resilience of UK and European health systems. With the enhanced capabilities at Hengoed, Wales, alongside our site in Dreux, France, and our broad network of manufacturing partners across Europe, we are well placed to navigate uncertainty and deliver medicines efficiently and consistently for years to come."