
AbbVie Bets $380 Million on North Chicago API Manufacturing Expansion
AbbVie announced a $380 million plan to build two new active pharmaceutical ingredient facilities at its North Chicago campus, with construction starting in spring 2026 and full operation expected by 2029. The AI-enabled manufacturing hubs will support next-generation neuroscience and obesity medicines and are part of AbbVie's broader $100 billion U.S. R&D and capital investments commitment, including plans to hire about 300 local workers.











