Pharma company invests $1.5M on Prince William expansion

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Granules Consumer Health, a subsidiary of Granules India, will invest $1.5 million into expanding its operations in Prince William County, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. 

The company plans to install new manufacturing lines at its existing Manassas facility, with an aim of creating nearly 100 new jobs. 

“Granules’ decision to expand their operations reinforces Virginia’s position as a cutting-edge hub for advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing,” Youngkin stated in a news release. “This investment … underscores the Commonwealth’s commitment to supporting businesses that drive innovation in healthcare and life sciences.”

In 2022, Granules Consumer Health announced plans to invest $12.5 million to establish a facility on Cushing Road in Manassas for pharmaceutical packaging and distribution. The operation currently has Our Chantilly location is Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. where the manufacturing occurs. The Manassas operation currently has about 105 full-time workers, according to Bret Svedberg, head of human resources for the company’s North America operations. 

“Since its opening in early 2023, we have nearly doubled our workforce by hiring local talent,” Krishna Prasad Chigurupati, chairman and managing director of Granules India, stated in a news release. “This is a big step forward for us, and we are glad to be growing alongside the community.” 

Founded in 1991, Granules India has a presence in more than 80 countries.

Granules has 323 employees in North America, including about 185 who work at Granules Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturing facility, in Chantilly, according to Svedberg.

Granules Consumer Health launched in 2014 to manufacture over-the-counter, generic pharmaceutical products. 

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Prince William to secure the project. Granules Consumer Health will receive support through the state-funded Virginia Jobs Investment Program, which provides services and funding to support employee recruitment and training.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated.