AstraZeneca unveils manufacturing facility in Texas

AstraZeneca (AZN) announces the unveiling of its newly-expanded, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Coppell, Texas. The expansion project will double the production of Lokelma for the benefit of patients in the United States and around the world. The investment of $445 to expand the facility follows the groundbreaking last week at AstraZeneca’s manufacturing facility in Albemarle County, Virginia. Both are part of AstraZeneca’s $50B investment in US R&D and manufacturing over the next five years that was announced in July 2025. Jim Fox, Senior Vice President, Americas Supply Operations, AstraZeneca, said: “Our manufacturing facility in Coppell serves as both a critical pillar in global healthcare and has played an important role in supporting the local workforce over the past 10 years. The expansion underscores our commitment to patients and support for Texas’ long-term vision for scientific growth and innovation.” AstraZeneca’s Coppell facility is the sole global manufacturing facility of Lokelma to more than 50 countries around the world. The facility employs more than 250 people. Through the expansion and development of a new 9,000 square foot building, two novel manufacturing lines will be added along with enhancements to support drug substance and drug product laboratory testing, warehousing, additional manufacturing utilities and administrative space.