Alcon Expansion Creates 550 Jobs In Johns Creek

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An eye care manufacturing company has provided a significant economic boost to the Johns Creek community in the last two years.

That’s according to Gov. Nathan Deal, who announced on Thursday that Alcon has created 550 jobs and invested $500 million in the city.

Deal announced the news on World Sight Day in an effort to raise public awareness for those affected by blindness or visual impairment.

“On World Sight Day, we recognize Alcon’s innovation in eye care and the company’s significant economic impact here in Georgia,” said Deal. “Alcon was one of the first companies to participate in my High Demand Career Initiative, providing us with valuable insight into the needs of their future workforce. Today, we celebrate Alcon’s advancements and look forward to their continued growth in Georgia.”

Alcon on Thursday a ceremony to commemorate World Sight Day and to celebrate the expansion at its facility on Johns Creek Parkway.

“Alcon’s global reach and cutting-edge innovation make it the leader in the eye care industry,” said Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker. “We are very happy with their decision to expand in Johns Creek and we believe that not only are they a perfect fit for our diverse city, but they also serve as a great example of what makes our business community exceptional.”

In 2013, Alcon completed a major expansion of its Johns Creek facility to enable the manufacturing of DAILIES and DAILIES TOTAL1® contact lenses. With the expansion, Alcon added more than 70,000 square feet to the facility, invested more than $250 million and created approximately 300 jobs.

In 2014, Alcon began work on a second expansion of the facility to support additional production lines for DAILIES and DAILIES TOTAL1® contact lenses. The second expansion to accommodate new production lines generated additional investments of $250 million and created an additional 250 jobs.

“Alcon is the global leader in eye care, and here in Johns Creek, we have more than 1,700 individuals focused on the production, R&D and distribution for our game-changing contact lens brands like DAILIES TOTAL1®,” said Alcon Atlanta Manufacturing General Manager Rob Meyers. “Our site’s recent growth is a reflection of our innovation and continued growth in the contact lens industry, as well as the many benefits that operating in the state of Georgia provides. A variety of state, county and city leaders and organizations have contributed to our growth, which has played a key role in our decisions to continue to invest in our Johns Creek location.”

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Photo: Gov Nathan Deal visited Alcon on Thursday. Credit: city of Johns Creek