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UCB Selects Georgia for New U.S. Biologics Manufacturing Facility; ~$5B Economic Impact and ~330 Permanent Jobs
UCB today announced that it has selected Gwinnett County, Georgia as the location for its new U.S. biologics manufacturing facility. The campus will be state-of-the art, using a digital-first approach by leveraging AI, robotics, and automation while being natural resources efficient. The project represents a major milestone in UCB's previously announced U.S. expansion and reinforces the company's long-term commitment to patients, innovation, and sustainable growth in one of its fastest-growing m
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