# Bausch + Lomb to expand manufacturing facility in Lynchburg, Virginia

Bausch + Lomb will invest more than $35 million to expand its contact lens products manufacturing facility in Lynchburg, creating 79 jobs over five years. The new plant on 13.1 acres will be the main U.S. distribution point for medical device products.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2020-07-08
- Where: Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
- Value: $35.0M
- Jobs: 79
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 190,000 square feet
- Products: contact lens products, medical device products
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Bausch + Lomb](https://endata.com/companies/8199.md)
- [Bausch Health Companies](https://endata.com/companies/35454.md) (investor)
- [Bausch Health Companies](https://endata.com/companies/35454.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [virginiabusiness.com](https://virginiabusiness.com/bausch-lomb-to-expand-create-79-jobs-in-lynchburg/), 2020-07-08: "Bausch + Lomb has been a valuable employer and partner to Virginia for more than 25 years, and we are thrilled to see this global company expanding its manufacturing and distribution operation in Lynchburg."
- [einpresswire.com](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/521259472/bausch-lomb-to-expand-in-lynchburg-create-79-new-jobs), 2020-07-08: "Bausch + Lomb’s selection of Virginia as its primary distribution point for the United States is a testament to our strategic location and economic climate."
- [areadevelopment.com](https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsitems/7-9-2020/bausch-lomb-manufacturing-lynchburg-virginia.shtml), 2020-07-09: "The existing proficiencies and expertise in Lynchburg made it the right place to invest in a needed expansion to help us meet anticipated demand for our newest and most innovative contact lens products."

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