Eli Lilly Announces $3 Billion Wisconsin Manufacturing Expansion
The investment will create 750 jobs and boost production of diabetes and obesity drugs to meet rising demand.
- Eli Lilly plans to expand its recently acquired manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, with a $3 billion investment.
- The project will add 750 jobs, with roles ranging from operators to engineers, and is set to begin construction in 2025.
- The expansion aims to increase production of Lilly’s blockbuster diabetes and obesity drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound, as well as future medicines.
- This marks Lilly's largest U.S. manufacturing investment outside of Indiana, contributing to its $23 billion global manufacturing expansion since 2020.
- The company is collaborating with Wisconsin officials on tax incentives and workforce training programs to support the development.