Healgen Scientific Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Houston

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Slice of Manufacturing Team
September 04, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • Healgen Scientific opens a new manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, enhancing production of diagnostic tests.

  • Facility expected to create over 200 jobs in the next three years.

  • $25 million federal and $9 million state tax revenue generated in the last three years.

  • Houston facility to produce RSV tests later in the year.

Source (PR Newswire)

Notable Quotes:

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"We are excited that hundreds of jobs are on the way because of the investment of Healgen and the Fang family, and we're grateful for your presence."

Chris Hollins, City Controller at City of Houston
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"Here, Healgen is able to produce quality tests on a very large scale—nearly a half million per day. We are proud to provide made in the USA products."

Bingliang Fang, M.D., Ph.D., CEO at Healgen Scientific LLC
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"Healthcare is a human right. Every person who gets sick should get healthcare. We cannot allow healthcare to become wealthcare."

Al Green, Member of Congress at U.S. House of Representatives

Our Take:

Healgen Scientific’s decision to establish a new manufacturing facility in Houston is a significant move that underscores the company’s commitment to supporting the U.S. healthcare infrastructure. By investing in local production capabilities, Healgen not only strengthens its supply chain but also contributes to job creation and economic growth in the region. This strategic expansion is poised to enhance the availability of high-quality diagnostic tests across the nation, particularly in a post-pandemic landscape where reliable healthcare solutions are more critical than ever.