$550 billion announcement

Kaoji stated that, compared to the previous four years, this investment has increased by 25%, building on the higher level of U.S. investment the company had already increased after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed in 2017.

"Joaquin Duato, Chairman and CEO of StrongLife Corporation, stated: 'This accelerates our tradition as an American innovation engine for nearly 140 years, addressing the world's most challenging medical problems. We are increasing our investment in the United States, starting with the groundbreaking of a high-tech factory in North Carolina, which will not only create more employment opportunities in the U.S. but also produce cutting-edge drugs to treat patients in the U.S. and around the world.'"

On this day, the construction of the facility began in Wilmington, North Carolina, using $20 billion in investment which will be dedicated to building a 50 million square foot biotechnology manufacturing factory that will help to broaden the capacity of producing medications for various types of cancer, autoimmune diseases and neurodegenerative diseases in the United States and around the world.

In addition to this factory, Johnson & Johnson will also increase its investment in the U.S. over the next four years with three new state-of-the-art production facilities, as well as expansions at several existing sites for its innovative pharmaceutical and medical technology businesses, creating high-paying, high-tech jobs. Johnson & Johnson stated that once there is further information, the company will share it on its website.

Biovax Labs plans to invest a large amount of money in research and development in the fields of cancer, neuroscience, immunology, cardiovascular diseases and robotics surgery, with the goal of developing life-saving treatments and transforming people's lives. By increasing investment in technology, supporting workforce training, and strengthening the company's business operations, the company aims to have a significant impact on the US economy over the next four years, with an annual impact of over $10 billion.

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The medical device sector is undergoing significant changes.

Expansion market

In the medical device sector, Johnson & Johnson has been very active recently.

Recently, Michael Bodner announced on LinkedIn that he will serve as the Chairman of Johnson & Johnson's Electrophysiology and Neurovascular Group. Michael Bodner was previously the Global President of Biosense Webster and oversaw the integration of Abiomed in 2022. Before joining Johnson & Johnson, he had a 10-year tenure at Abbott, where he served as Vice President of Global Market Development and the U.S. Sales Division for Vascular.

The return of the veteran is a pivotal personnel change. Currently, Johnson & Johnson's electrophysiology remains an important growth area for the company in the device sector and holds a significant position in the global electrophysiology market. However, Boston Scientific and Medtronic are also aggressively competing for the electrophysiology market with their PFA approach, and the trend in the U.S. market has become quite clear.

In addition, foreign media reported in February this year that Johnson & Johnson is seeking to sell its neurovascular care business, Cerenovus. According to informed sources, Johnson & Johnson "has approached potential private equity and strategic buyers through advisors to gauge interest in Cerenovus."

Regardless of whether the message ultimately comes to fruition, the chair position of the Electrophysiology and Neurovascular Group will bear significant leadership responsibilities in the time ahead.

In terms of foreign investment, Johnson & Johnson has been generous in the medical devices sector in recent years.

Here is the translation: In May 2022, Medtronic acquired Shockwave, transaction value approximately $131 billion; In August 2022, Medtronic acquired V-Wave Ltd., prepayment of $6 billion; In 2022, Medtronic acquired Abiomed, transaction value approximately $166 billion.

Jin Jin Total: Qiang Sheng has invested over 30 billion USD in the cardiovascular medical devices growth trajectory.

While making additions in high-growth sectors, Johnson & Johnson is seeking to make subtractions and pursue innovations in underperforming areas.

Recently, Caldera Medical announced the acquisition of the Gynecare TVT product series under Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon, and will complete the product transition within the next few months. This area has caused some trouble for Johnson & Johnson in recent years, as related litigation has resulted in significant compensation payouts.

At the same time, the 2023 Orthopedic Orthopaedic Surgery reform program continues to simplify market, product lines and distribution network arrangements. This program has simplified some market, product lines and distribution network arrangements, allowing Orthopedic Orthopaedic Surgery to achieve great success or repeat year after year.

Joaquín Duato, the Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, has clearly stated that the company will continue to improve its pipeline and capabilities, shift its portfolio towards faster-growing markets, and deliver on the pipeline. It is expected that by 2027, one-third of Johnson & Johnson's medical technology sales will come from new products.

Pursuing innovation and growth will continue to accompany the development journey of this machinery giant.