RALEIGH, N.C. — Pharmaceutical company BestCo LLC is expanding its facilities in Iredell County, creating 394 new jobs, Governor Cooper announced Thursday.
Officials say although wages will vary depending on positions, the average salary for all the new jobs will be $51,209.
The company will invest $177 million to increase production capacity in Mooresville.
“North Carolina is one of the top locations in the world for pharmaceutical, and innovative manufacturers like BestCo help keep us there,β said Governor Cooper. βLife science companies rely on the educational and workforce training systems weβve built for their specific needs, and weβll continue to invest in the workers who power this important industry in our state.β
BestCo is known for developing, manufacturing, and packaging over-the-counter drugs and supplements across a wide range of enjoyable dosage forms.
BestCo’s customers include private label retailers in the food, drugstore, and mass merchant channels as well as branded global consumer product companies.
βThereβs a good chance when you open your medicine cabinet at home, a product made by BestCo will be right there on the shelf,β said North Carolina Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. βWeβre excited to support the expansion of a North Carolina company thatβs already doing well in our state, and with the stateβs continued commitment to workforce development, weβre confident more growth is ahead for this company and the stateβs pharmaceutical industry overall.β
The company’s project in Mooresville will add both production and packaging capacity to its current operations, with a focus on its gummy line of products.
BestCo President and Chief Operating Officer, Tim Condron says, βBestCo is part of a dynamic community that continually values and invests in fast-growing businesses. The ongoing support and partnership from state, county and city officials has been instrumental in BestCoβs rapid growth and success in the region in recent years.β
