Germantown-based manufacturer MGS has officially opened a new 300,000-square-foot facility in Richfield, located about three miles away from the company’s current headquarters.
Approximately 300 people will work at the new facility, which is located at N128 W20955 Holy Hill Road. The new facility supports the growing drug delivery platform of one of MGS’ pharmaceutical clients.
MGS, a vertically integrated provider of manufacturing solutions for complex, high-precision plastic components, works with customers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic and medical technology industries.
“From day one, every decision was guided by our customer’s needs and the patients they serve,” said Bob Bordignon, senior vice president of sales and marketing at MGS. “This facility is proof of what’s possible when aligned expertise and a shared vision come together to accelerate life-changing therapies. Our agile structure and financial strength enabled the speed, investment and coordination required to bring this complex project to life on an ambitious timeline.”
The Richfield plant includes 140,000 square feet of Class 8 cleanrooms designed for high-performance manufacturing, automation and assembly of complex pharmaceutical drug delivery devices.
The facility is a highly automated environment capable of producing hundreds of millions of sub-assemblies each year.
Phase one of the project includes more than 100 injection molding machines, custom automation technology and high-efficiency automated assembly lines, engineered for scalability, quality and precision. A second phase will double production capacity.
The site will create 300 new jobs across engineering, production, automation, quality and mold maintenance. Newly created roles will be open to both skilled professionals and those new to the industry, with full staffing anticipated by early 2027. MGS Richfield operates on a rotating schedule that supports a range of employee preferences.
“MGS Richfield represents more than a new facility. It’s about people, innovation and long-term impact,” said Monica MacDonald, senior vice president of human resources at MGS. “We’re proud to support Richfield and the surrounding community by creating hundreds of jobs for seasoned manufacturers and those just starting their careers. This investment reflects our commitment to developing local talent, advancing critical technologies and creating strong career pathways that offer growth and opportunity in the communities we operate.”
MGS’ new manufacturing facility in Richfield. Submitted photo.
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