Bracco to Invest $230 Million in First U.S. Manufacturing Plant in Sanford, North Carolina

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced on October 27 that Bracco, a global leader in diagnostic imaging, will create 200 jobs and invest $230 million in its first U.S. manufacturing location in Sanford, Lee County.

Injectable contrast media

The new sterile manufacturing plant will produce injectable contrast media to support growing demand, bringing supply closer to American hospitals and patients.

200 jobs

New positions include manufacturing, engineering, technical, quality, warehousing and administrative roles, with a potential annual payroll impact of more than $20.6 million.

Investing for the long term

Fulvio Renoldi Bracco, Vice Chairman and CEO of Bracco Imaging said:

“For almost 100 years, Bracco has been guided by one purpose: improving people’s lives. The United States is our largest market and home to many of the patients we serve. Producing injectable contrast media here in Sanford brings our supply closer to American hospitals and patients and makes it even more resilient.”