Alcon (Switzerland) announces major expansion in intraocular lens manufacturing and lens delivery systems.

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Governor Morrissey announced that Alcon, a global leader in eye care, will significantly expand its operations in Cabell County. Investment amount: US\$81 million Location: Cabell County New jobs: 75 Average annual salary for new positions: US\$80,000 Current number of employees at the WV plant: approximately 620 Products manufactured at the WV plant: Intraocular lenses and intraocular lens delivery systems used worldwide in cataract and vision correction surgeries. The plant also exports to overseas markets. Alcon (headquartered in Switzerland) is the world's largest manufacturer of intraocular lenses used in cataract surgeries. "The company has been operating in West Virginia for decades, and this decision reinforces the high confidence in West Virginia's robust infrastructure and excellent workforce." (Governor's statement) [Governor's announcement on March 26, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_67SjZUFQk]

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