Alexis Elmore reports on Mexico-based Electrolit’s establishment of its first U.S. operations; a Lonza expansion in Lisp, Switzerland; and the arrival of a new Nokia manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh, India.

THIRST QUENCHED IN TEXAS

Mexico-based beverage manufacturer Electrolit has announced a $400 million investment to establish its first U.S. site in Texas. The new manufacturing facility is to be located in Waco, where production is anticipated to commence in early 2026. The company will construct a 600,000-sq.-ft. plant at Waco’s industrial site Texas Central Park, catering to growing demand for the sports drink brand in North America, which is made with pharmaceutical-grade ingredients to boost hydration. “We’re excited to announce our new U.S. manufacturing facility, marking a major milestone in our growth and commitment to quality. We are immensely grateful to all our U.S. consumers for their continued preference and support. Your trust and loyalty have been pivotal to our success. As we move forward, we remain dedicated to providing the best hydration solutions in the market and are confident that the years ahead will bring even greater innovations and improvements,” the company stated. Once the facility is operational, the company will look to incorporate recycled materials in its manufacturing processes and rely on the city’s rail infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions in distributing Electrolit products. The new facility will create more than 200 jobs in the region.

ADDITIONAL CAPACITY FOR GROWING DEMAND

In order to meet demands for increased bioconjugation capabilities, pharmaceutical company Lonza has plans to grow its Lisp, Switzerland, operations. The company will pursue the addition of two new multipurpose 1,200-liter manufacturing facilities, covering over 21,500 sq. ft., at its current bioconjugation plant in the city. New facilities will handle manufacturing for early phase clinical development and drug product filling capacity. “We continue to see strong growth in the bioconjugates space as ADCs and other bioconjugated drugs increasingly progress towards commercialization,” said Lonza Head of Bioconjugates Christian Morello. “This investment in our multipurpose commercial bioconjugation capacity addresses the growing market demand, enables us to support the growth of our customers and offers a flexible and integrated service for manufacturing bioconjugates.” The expansion will soon double the company’s multipurpose capacity for the launch and commercial supply of its products by 2028.

CONNECTIONS MADE IN INDIA

Finland-based telecommunications giant Nokia has opened the doors to its new Noida manufacturing plant, located in the northern India state of Uttar Pradesh. The new facility will produce 5G receivers, wi-fi routers and fiber-to-home termination devices with an initial capacity of 10 million units annually. Nokia President Sandy Motely stated that the plant, which was established in partnership with India-based Dixon Technologies, will look to increase this capacity to cater to large volumes and growing demand for broadband and 5G connectivity throughout the country. With aid from this facility’s output, Nokia aims to increase India’s broadband connectivity from 40 million homes today to 100 million homes by 2031. The new operation in Noida will bring 3,000 new jobs to the state.

Reports compiled and written by Alexis Elmore, edited by Adam Bruns.

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