Manufacturing Moves: Bayer Upgrades Americas Production, GSK To Shutter Nigeria Plant
Executive Summary
Bayer Consumer Health will supply 11 markets across the Americas after investing over $40m to upgrade its manufacturing site in Guatemala, while GSK has announced plans to shut its factory in Nigeria and rely on third-party providers.
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