Governor McMaster to Attend Groundbreaking for CordenPharma’s Major Expansion in North Augusta
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for CordenPharma's more than $200 million expansion of its peptide manufacturing campus in North Augusta, South Carolina. The project is expected to create over 200 high-paying jobs.
Augusta Aiken, GA, September 22, 2026 —
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is scheduled to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a significant expansion project by CordenPharma in North Augusta, South Carolina. The investment totals more than $200 million and is focused on enhancing the company’s existing peptide manufacturing campus.
The expansion is projected to introduce over 200 high-paying jobs to the region. Peptide manufacturing is a critical component of the pharmaceutical industry, involved in the production of therapeutic peptides used in a wide range of medications.
CordenPharma, a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), operates a global network of facilities. Its presence in North Augusta contributes to the state’s growing life sciences sector. The specific details regarding the timeline for the expansion’s completion and the exact nature of the new positions were not provided in the summary.
The project represents a substantial capital investment in Aiken County, aiming to bolster local economic development through job creation and increased manufacturing capacity. Further details about the ceremony, including the date and time, were not immediately available.
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