Sanford contrast media manufacturing plant (first U.S. plant)
Bracco Imaging, Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina
Sanford contrast media manufacturing plant (first U.S. plant) in Sanford, North Carolina is Bracco Imaging’s plant for injectable contrast media for diagnostic imaging. Status: announced as of October 27, 2026. Bracco Imaging announced $230 million and 200 jobs. Primary source: commerce.nc.gov, checked November 12, 2026.
- Status
- Announced
- Announced investment
- $230 million
- Announced jobs
- 200
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Sheet
- NC-09
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
Status timeline
- Announcedcommerce.nc.gov
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Plant facts
| Company | Bracco Imaging |
|---|---|
| Plant | Sanford contrast media manufacturing plant (first U.S. plant) |
| Location | Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina |
| Industry | Pharmaceuticals |
| Product | Injectable contrast media for diagnostic imaging |
| Announced investment | $230 million |
| Announced jobs | 200 |
| Last checked | November 12, 2026 |
Sources
- Governor Stein: Bracco Imaging to invest $230 million in Sanford (state release, commerce.nc.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
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