# Amgen to build next-generation biomanufacturing plant in West Greenwich, Rhode Island

Amgen announced plans to build a new next-generation biomanufacturing plant at its campus in West Greenwich, Rhode Island. The plant is expected to create approximately 150 manufacturing jobs and 200 construction and validation jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-04-10
- Where: West Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States
- Value: $160.0M
- Jobs: 350
- Status: announced
- Products: biologics
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Amgen](https://endata.com/companies/21121.md)

## Sources

- [amgen.com](https://www.amgen.com/newsroom/press-releases/2018/04/amgen-announces-rhode-island-will-be-location-of-first-us-next-generation-biomanufacturing-plant), 2018-04-10: "We are pleased to build the first commercial scale, next-generation biomanufacturing plant in the U.S., leveraging Amgen's capabilities and incorporating the latest technologies."
- [endpoints.news](https://endpoints.news/amgen-goes-back-to-rhode-island-to-build-its-first-next-gen-manufacturing-site-in-the-us/), 2018-04-11: "Amgen is investing $160 million in a new plant to be constructed on its Rhode Island base."

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