25 TWENTYFOURSEVENBIOPHARMA Issue 3 / October 2025 said Town of Holly Springs Mayor Sean Mayefskie. “Not only is this company providing high-quality jobs to our residents, but the impact of this investment will boost our local economy. It’s already attracting amazing companies, both large and small, to Holly Springs.” The new, state-of-the-art facility currently employs over 680 employees, and is on track to reach 750 employees by the end of the year, with an overall goal of hiring a total of 1,400 by 2031. FUJIFILM Biotechnologies has nearly 5,000 employees worldwide. “I am inspired by our team’s incredible achievement in delivering this ambitious manufacturing hub in under five years. Leveraging our pioneering kojoXTM modular facility design approach, our teams and partners are able to accelerate build times, which will help get medicines to patients faster,” said Lars Petersen, president and chief executive officer, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies. “This site bridges a critical gap in supply; with the world’s aging population driving a surge in chronic diseases, it’s vital to keep pace with the demand for life-changing medicines.” By applying FUJIFILM Biotechnologies’ kojoX approach, the Company was able to reduce design time by 70 percent, creating a nearreplica of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies’ existing commercial-scale site in Denmark. “Today’s opening allows Johnson & Johnson to further expand our U.S. manufacturing capacity to bring our growing portfolio of transformational medicines to patients,” said Joaquin Duato, chairman and chief executive officer, Johnson & Johnson. “It also reinforces our long-standing and continued commitment to invest in U.S. manufacturing, innovation and job creation.” “Ribbon cuttings are always special and momentous events, but this one is especially satisfying. We are excited to be part of this, and truly thankful to the FUJIFILM Biotechnologies’ team for helping us establish this additional critical bulk capacity in the USA,” said Daniel Van Plew, executive vice president and general manager, Industrial Operations and Product Supply at Regeneron. “I am deeply grateful to our public partners in the state, county, and town, as well as our workforce development partners at local colleges, universities, and training centers. The world is watching, and North Carolina stands out as the premier location for biomanufacturing. This close-knit community is building an innovative model that supports high-tech business growth; including sustainable energy resources, infrastructure for future growth, worldrenowned research institutions, and a strong pool of technical talent,” added Petersen. With sustainability as a focus, 100% of carbon emissions from electrical consumption at the Holly Springs site will be offset through the purchase of renewable energy certificates via a virtual power purchase agreement1. These achievements will contribute to Fujifilm’s overarching Sustainable Value Plan’s objective to achieve carbon neutrality by the end of fiscal year 2040. Reference 1. The solar park will begin operations by April 1, 2026. NEWS
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