September 18, 2025 - Allentown, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro joined B. Braun leaders and local officials to announce that the company - a global leader in infusion therapy and pain management - will invest $20 million to expand and modernize its medical device manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley. The project will create at least 200 new, full-time jobs over the next three years and retain 1,704 existing full-time positions. The Commonwealth is supporting the project with $1.5 million in state funding.Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has made Pennsylvania more competitive and business-friendly, securing more than $25.6 billion in private sector investments and over 12,400 new jobs - the most ever in a Governor's first term. Through the Commonwealth's first Economic Development Strategy in nearly two decades, historic site development funding, and streamlined permitting and licensing, the Shapiro Administration is delivering results and attracting major investments from global companies like B. Braun."Pennsylvania is a national leader in the biotech and life sciences industry thanks to our key location, research infrastructure, and skilled workforce," said Governor Shapiro. "Having operated in the Lehigh Valley for more than 45 years, B. Braun recognizes the many advantages of doing their critical work here in Pennsylvania which is why they're once again reinvesting in our Commonwealth. My Administration and I are proud to support this expansion that will grow jobs, strengthen our life sciences sector, and help drive Pennsylvania's economy forward."Speaker List:Rob Albert, CEO, B. Braun of AmericaGovernor Josh ShapiroTessa MacleanSecretary Rick Siger, PA Department of Community & Economic DevelopmentDon Cunningham, President and CEO, Lehigh Valley Economic Development CorpSenator Nick Miller, Pennsylvania's 14th Senatorial DistrictSenator Lisa Boscola, Pennsylvania's 18th Senatorial District
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