Merck Announces $1 Billion Investment in Elkton, Virginia Facility, Over Three Years, To Create 100 Jobs
Scott P. Rogers
In a major employment announcement for Rockingham County, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced yesterday that Merck will be investing up to $1 Billion over the next three years to expand its manufacturing facility in Elkton, Virginia and create a new Gardasil Purification Center. This growth will add up to 100 new jobs and 120,000 square feet to the Elkton facility.
Here's an excerpt from this report from NBC29...
"As part of the expansion, Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) and James Madison University (JMU) will collaborate to address Merck’s short- and long-term workforce needs through the development of a custom workforce solution. BRCC and JMU will establish a pipeline of biotechnology engineering and computer science talent that will allow the Shenandoah Valley to accommodate the future growth of Merck and other life science industries and manufacturers in the region."
Read more via this article at NBC29...
Governor Northam Announces Significant Investment in Rockingham County
Merck & Co., Inc. to expand Elkton manufacturing facility, creating about 100 new jobs.
Merck & Co., Inc. to expand Elkton manufacturing facility, creating about 100 new jobs.
