UDG Healthcare invests in U.S. packaging plants

The investment will help the Ireland-based company to meet increased demand.

Michelle Maskaly
Nov 21, 2014

UDG Healthcare, a drug distributor based in Ireland, is investing $30 million into their U.S. packaging plants in order to meet growing demand, according to The Irish Times.

Citing Liam Fitzgerald, Chief Executive, the company will invest the money into their subsidiary Sharp Packaging Services' facility in Allentown, PA, the news organization reported on its website.

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