Moment of recognition: Susanne Lemaine (center) from Vetter accepts the “Investment of the Year Award” at the German American Business Awards Gala Dinner on March 6, 2026. (GACC/Whitney Tucker)
The German American Chamber of Commerce awarded Vetter, a globally operating pharmaceutical service provider, the Investment of the Year Award for its construction of a new facility in Des Plaines.
The award was officially announced at the German American Business Awards Gala Dinner in New Orleans on Friday, March 6 as a part of the 2026 German American Executive Summit. It recognizes Vetter for the significant impact of its $285 million investment in construction at Mount Prospect and Algonquin roads on Des Plaines’ west side.
The state-of-the-art facility, which will extend Vetter’s presence in the United States, strengthens its position as a leading global partner for aseptic manufacturing in early clinical development. Projected to be operational by the end of 2029, the approximately 160,000 square feet site has the capacity to accommodate future expansion and investments to meet global demands. It will be staffed by up to 200 employees.
Vetter celebrated the start of construction with a groundbreaking ceremony in June 2025. The construction is advancing on schedule, the company says.
“We are grateful for this award, which recognizes the growing impact of Vetter’s presence in the U.S. biopharmaceutical market,” said Susanne Lemaine, president of Vetter Development Services USA. “Our new state‑of‑the‑art facility will further underscore our commitment to supporting customers on their complex journey through clinical development of promising new drugs. By investing in additional capacity, we are responding to the increasing demand for reliable, high‑quality manufacturing services.”
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