Sanford Chemistries Manufacturing Center of Excellence
STERIS plc, Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina
Sanford Chemistries Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Sanford, North Carolina is STERIS plc’s plant for formulated infection-prevention chemistries. Status: announced as of August 5, 2026. STERIS plc announced $600 million and 335 jobs. Primary source: commerce.nc.gov, checked November 12, 2026.
- Status
- Announced
- Announced investment
- $600 million
- Announced jobs
- 335
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Sheet
- NC-42
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
Status timeline
- Announcedcommerce.nc.gov
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Plant facts
| Company | STERIS plc |
|---|---|
| Plant | Sanford Chemistries Manufacturing Center of Excellence |
| Location | Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Product | Formulated infection-prevention chemistries |
| Announced investment | $600 million |
| Announced jobs | 335 |
| Last checked | November 12, 2026 |
Sources
- NC Commerce: STERIS chooses Sanford for $600 million center of excellence (state release, commerce.nc.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
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