Pharmaceutical Giant Invests Impressive R$ 500 Million in MG and May Generate Hundreds of Jobs in the Region

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Expansion of Pharmaceutical Production, Valued at R$ 500 Million, Consolidates Minas Gerais as a Global Reference in the Health Sector

The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced a new investment of R$ 500 million in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais. The amount will be allocated to the installation of a production line aimed at enzymes essential for drug manufacturing. This expansion is strategic to meet the growing global demand for treatments of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity, according to the EM website.

Among the highlights are the enzymes enteropeptidase and ALP, crucial in the production of insulin and GLP-1 analogs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Montes Claros is the sole supplier of these components for Novo Nordisk’s matrix in Denmark, consolidating its position as a global hub in the sector.

Investment Details

The project, with construction starting in January 2025, will create 400 indirect jobs during construction and 40 direct jobs in operation. Production is expected to begin in 2027, tripling current capacity.

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Global Relevance

The Montes Claros unit is responsible for 25% of Novo Nordisk’s global insulin production.
It represents 12% of global consumption and 25% of Brazilian pharmaceutical exports.
More than 70% of the insulin supplied to SUS is produced by the company, serving 4.3 million Brazilians per year.

Sustainability and Innovation

In addition to the new investment, the company had already announced in 2023 a contribution of R$ 864 million for the modernization of its facilities. At the same time, in partnership with Elétron Energy, Novo Nordisk is investing R$ 245 million in the construction of a solar park, with a capacity to generate 90 MWh. The project will become operational in 2025, ensuring that all the energy used by the unit comes from renewable sources.

Regional Impacts and Government Support

The governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, highlighted the role of the investment in transforming Montes Claros into one of the main pharmaceutical hubs in the country. According to him, the state is on track to reach half a trillion in private investments and create one million jobs by 2025.

Leadership Statements:

Reinaldo Costa, Vice President of Novo Nordisk: “This investment reaffirms our commitment to Brazil and Minas Gerais.”
Fernando Passalio, Secretary of Economic Development: “Montes Claros becomes a reference in innovation and sustainability, reinforcing the role of Minas Gerais in the energy transition.”

Minas Gerais also seeks to diversify its economy, reducing dependence on the mineral sector. In addition to the pharmaceutical industry, the state stands out in solar energy generation, representing 20% of national capacity, and attracts investments in sectors such as appliances and automotive.

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Sebastião Luiz terra

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11/12/2024 07:09

o que nova nordisk está fazendo e um verdadeiro absurdo , no Brasil nunca faltou insulina nph e regular de 10 ml , há mais ou menos essa grande indústria simplesmente não está fabricando essas insulina que são super necessária para sobrevivência do diabeticos , tornado a vida do diabético um verdadeiro drama na sua saúde , agradecemos desde já que a nova nodisk resolva a falta de insulina nph e regular , desde já agradeço em nome do povo diabético do Brasil ,principalmente os menos favorecido!!!

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Pharmaceutical Giant Invests Impressive R$ 500 Million in MG and May Generate Hundreds of Jobs in the Region

Expansion of Pharmaceutical Production, Valued at R$ 500 Million, Consolidates Minas Gerais as a Global Reference in the Health Sector

Investment Details

Global Relevance

Sustainability and Innovation

Regional Impacts and Government Support

Leadership Statements:

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Ethiopia has banned gasoline and diesel cars, placed over a hundred silent electric buses on the streets of Addis Ababa, and now aims for half a million electric vehicles by 2030, all powered by Africa’s largest dam and a courage that few countries have shown.

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Chinese engineers begin filling a 217-meter dam at an altitude of 3,000 meters and prepare a 2,240 MW hydroelectric power plant to integrate hydropower, solar, and wind energy in the upper Jinsha.

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