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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Epic Pharma Solutions Plans Pekin, Illinois, Manufacturing Operations

04/03/2025
Epic Medical, which will operate as Epic Pharma Solutions Inc. in Illinois, plans to establish operations in Pekin, Illinois. The $25 million project is expected to create 50 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of an IV manufacturing complex at the Riverway Business Park.

“This is an ‘epic’ moment for Epic Medical,” said Freddie Lee, CEO of Epic Medical. “The opening of our IV manufacturing unit in Pekin represents our continued dedication to providing cutting-edge medical supplies to support healthcare professionals and patients. We are proud to expand our operations, create new jobs, and strengthen our role in the medical supply industry.” The project is being supported by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity with an Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credit.

“Epic Medical’s decision to invest in Pekin and expand their operations to the U.S. is a significant win for Illinois,” noted DCEO Director Kristin Richards. “This investment demonstrates the strength of our state’s business environment and the success of the EDGE program in fostering growth and innovation."

Epic Medical is a manufacturer of FDA approved medical devices (elastomeric pumps, NIOSH compliant Closed System Transfer Devices, Robotic Chemo compounding automation & pioneering an imminently to be launched AI driven platform to support early patient discharge from hospitals, reducing further the cost of healthcare).

“Intersect Illinois worked to recruit Epic Medical, and it is a testament to Illinois’ strengths – its skilled workforce, natural resources and logistics network – that the company chose to open its first U.S. facility here,” added Intersect Illinois president and CEO Christy George. “Epic Medical made the right choice in recognizing what we know: Illinois is a prime spot for businesses looking to grow.”

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