# Laboratoires Théa builds new production site near La Rochelle

Laboratoires Théa is constructing a new production facility near La Rochelle, France, to manufacture an ophthalmic insert for cataract treatment. The investment is about ten million euros, with the site expected to be operational in 2026, creating about 30 jobs and increasing production capacity by 20-30%.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-07-25
- Where: near La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France
- Value: $11.0M (10.0M EUR)
- Jobs: 30
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 20-30% increase in production
- Products: ophthalmic insert for cataract treatment
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Laboratoires Théa](https://endata.com/companies/71617.md)

## Sources

- [lesechos.fr](https://www.lesechos.fr/pme-regions/auvergne-rhone-alpes/le-laboratoire-thea-setend-a-la-rochelle-1964937), 2023-07-25: "La surface de nos locaux sera multipliée par quatre, et nous pourrons répondre à une hausse de la demande de 20% à 30%."

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