# bioMérieux to build EUR 250M PCR test plant in Isère, creating 400 jobs

bioMérieux held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 11,000 m2 PCR test production plant in La Balme-les-Grottes, Isère, France. The investment exceeds EUR 250 million, will create 400 jobs, and is expected to start operations in 2030.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-05-29
- Where: La Balme-les-Grottes, Isère, France, France
- Value: $275.0M (250.0M EUR)
- Jobs: 400
- Starts operating: 2030
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 11,000 m2
- Products: PCR tests
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [bioMérieux](https://endata.com/companies/24346.md)

## Sources

- [france24.com](https://www.france24.com/fr/info-en-continu/20260529-m%C3%A9dical-biom%C3%A9rieux-va-cr%C3%A9er-400-emplois-dans-une-nouvelle-usine-en-is%C3%A8re), 2026-05-29: "BioMérieux, spécialiste français des tests et diagnostics médicaux, va créer 400 emplois et investir plus de 250 millions d'euros dans une usine de production en Isère."

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