Team Kansas celebrates Merck’s $895M expansion in De Soto
Kansas continues to break records — and today’s announcement is another proud moment in our state’s long-standing leadership in animal health. Merck Animal Health has announced a transformative $895 million expansion of its De Soto facility, marking the second largest private investment in Kansas history.
This major capital project will add over 200 new high-paying jobs and create 2,500 construction jobs during the development of a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. As part of the Animal Health Corridor, De Soto is uniquely positioned for this kind of investment — and Kansas continues to show the world why it’s the right place for innovation, research, and advanced manufacturing.
From Merck’s expanded manufacturing capabilities to the $35 million investment in research and development, this announcement reflects a future-forward approach that will benefit not only Kansas but the global animal health industry.
The facility will become a Center of Excellence, enhancing our region’s role as a national hub for biotech, agtech, and veterinary innovation.
Building on a Legacy of Leadership in Animal Health
At Team Kansas, we’re proud to be part of the broader coalition of partners who believe in Kansas — in its people, its potential, and its direction. This announcement echoes what we share with national and international site selectors and consultants during events and familiarization tours: Kansas is proving, time and again, that it’s the right place for long-term growth, innovation, and investment.
It’s a great time to be on Team Kansas.
As our state continues to attract major investments and high-value job creation, we invite you to get involved. Membership in Team Kansas helps connect you directly to site selectors, key decision-makers, and the momentum behind these success stories.
Join us — and help shape the next win.
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