UCB TO INVEST $2 BILLION IN GEORGIA, ESTABLISH FIRST U.S. MANUFACTURING FACILITY

26 Apr, 2026

ATLANTA, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that global biopharmaceutical giant UCB, Inc. is planning a significant investment of $2 billion in Georgia to establish its first U.S. pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing facility. The investment will generate 330 new jobs over the next several years at the Rowen Foundation’s state-of-the-art, 2,000-acre science and learning campus in Gwinnett County.

“When we met with UCB leadership earlier this year in Belgium, we discussed how the Peach State would be the right partner for their visionary plans in the U.S. that will benefit both patients and hardworking Georgians,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “UCB’s announcement is also a significant milestone for our life sciences industry, representing one of the largest investments in state history and establishing both the Rowen facility and Georgia as a true hub of innovation in this field.”

A global biopharmaceutical company based in Belgium, UCB’s North American headquarters are located in Smyrna and currently support more than 400 jobs. UCB’s expertise spans neurology and immunology.

“This decision reflects our confidence in UCB’s long-term growth and our deep-rooted commitment to the United States,” said Jean-Christophe Tellier, CEO of UCB. “By investing in Georgia, where our U.S. headquarters have been based for more than three decades, we are strengthening our biologics manufacturing capabilities, supporting our innovation pipeline, and creating high-quality jobs in a state that offers outstanding talent, a strong manufacturing tradition, and an ecosystem designed for sustainable, long-term success. This project is expected to generate approximately $5 billion in total economic impact, reflecting the broader value it will create for the region and its communities.”

UCB’s new manufacturing footprint will be located at Rowen, serving as an anchor tenant for this 2,000-acre planned community in metro Atlanta designed to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. The cutting-edge campus will use a digital-first approach by leveraging AI, robotics, and automation while also prioritizing efficiency in the use of any natural resources.

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