Governor Josh Stein attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fujifilm Biotechnologies’ new facility in Holly Springs, emphasizing North Carolina’s position as a leader in the biotechnology sector.
“North Carolina is home to the future of biotech, and we welcome Fujifilm an industry leader,” said Governor Josh Stein. “This overall project will create 1,400 new, good-paying jobs in North Carolina by 2031 and will grow our state’s economy by more than $10 billion over the next decade. Fujifilm isn’t just strengthening the workforce of today – it’s investing in the workforce of tomorrow.”
The newly opened facility features bioreactors that will support large-scale production of antibodies and vaccines. In addition to its manufacturing operations, Fujifilm has partnered with Wake Tech to launch a biomechatronics apprenticeship program. This initiative aligns with efforts from Governor Stein’s Advisory Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships, which released its first report in June and aims to broaden access to well-paying jobs through investment in apprenticeship and technical education programs across North Carolina.
The life sciences sector continues to expand within the state, now employing over 225,000 people and generating approximately $88.3 billion annually in economic activity. Since January, Governor Stein has announced more than $19 billion in new investments and over 26,000 new jobs for North Carolina. At last week’s NC Biotech 40th Anniversary Summit, he also declared September 15-19 as Life Sciences Week to further highlight advancements within this field.
