ALLEGAN, Mich., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perrigo Company , the world’s largest manufacturer of over-the-counter healthcare products sold under the store-brand label, announced today its intent to invest $10.5 million to expand its facilities at its world headquarters in Allegan, Michigan. The expansion will add 400 jobs during the next five years, provide operations and training space and set the stage for the company’s future growth.
“In these tough economic times, Perrigo continues to help the consumer by providing quality, affordable healthcare products,” said Joseph C. Papa, Perrigo’s president, chairman and CEO. “We see many new opportunities to further reduce consumer healthcare costs. Many brand products’ exclusivity rights will expire soon, and this will allow us to develop additional high-quality, store-brand versions at an affordable price.
“Perrigo’s plans are one more step in reshaping Michigan’s economy and West Michigan’s leadership position in the health and science industries,” said Papa.
The expansion is aided by tax credits approved today by the State of Michigan. The tax credits are valued at $8.4 million during the next 12 years. In addition to the state’s support, the City of Allegan anticipates approval of real and personal property tax abatements with an estimated value of $1.4 million.
Perrigo Company is a leading global healthcare supplier that develops, manufactures and distributes over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription pharmaceuticals, nutritional products, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and consumer products. The Company is the world’s largest manufacturer of OTC pharmaceutical products for the store brand market. The Company’s primary markets and locations of manufacturing facilities are the United States, Israel, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Visit Perrigo on the Internet ( http://www.perrigo.com ).
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CONTACT: Arthur J. Shannon, Vice President, Investor Relations and
Communication, Perrigo Company, +1-269-686-1709, ajshannon@perrigo.com
Web site: http://www.perrigo.com/
