Governor Kelly announces Elanco investment of $130 million and creation of 70 jobs in Elwood

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Elanco Animal Health Inc., a global leader in animal health, is investing $130 million to expand and renovate its manufacturing facility in Elwood. The expansion in Doniphan County is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs over the next two years.

“Elanco’s continued investment is a testament to my administration’s work to attract and retain businesses,” Governor Laura Kelly said“Elanco’s expansion not only creates new jobs, but also contributes to the unprecedented economic momentum that has made Kansas the best state in the nation to live, work and raise a family.”

Elanco is located in the Animal Health Corridor, the largest collection of companies dedicated to improving animal health worldwide. These companies produce everything from veterinary pharmaceuticals to specialty foods for farm animals and companion animals.

Elanco's Elwood facility currently produces and ships its monoclonal antibody against canine parvovirus and will be the flagship site for Elanco's future monoclonal antibody production. This product is the first and only USDA conditionally approved targeted treatment against parvovirus, which affects an estimated 330,000 dogs annually in the United States. The expansion will provide the capacity needed to support Elanco's growth in monoclonal antibody innovation.

“Expanding capacity at our Elwood manufacturing site is a critical step toward implementing the most exciting pipeline in Elanco’s 70-year history,” Grace McArdle, executive vice president of manufacturing and quality at Elanco, said“In collaboration with our Elanco research and development colleagues, this site will play a key role in delivering solutions that transform the way veterinarians and pet owners care for the world's animals. We appreciate the commitment of the State of Kansas, Doniphan County and the City of Elwood to help pets live longer, healthier and more active lives.”

This project will help strengthen the local economy through increased tax revenues and serve as a long-term, stable employer in Elwood. The company will be better positioned to best meet customer requirements through improved project development and commercialization lead times.

“Kansas is located in the heart of the Animal Health Corridor and is a center of this important sector, attracting companies from across the country and around the world,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said“Elanco is an excellent example of the world-class employers the Kelly-Toland administration wants to partner with to strengthen the state’s economy.”

Kansas City-based design-build firm Burns & McDonnell is leading the expansion project as the primary provider of integrated design and construction services.