Capital District Times

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and local elected officials joined pharmaceutical company Medisca for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of their new headquarters in Plattsburgh.

Medisca’s new 60,000 square-foot pharmaceutical repackaging and distribution facility in the Town of Plattsburgh is the “largest project” the company has undertaken in its 35-year history.

“Ultimately, the new facility will more than double our repacking and distribution capabilities for the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany and the emerging markets,” Tony Dos Santos, who founded Medisca with Maria Zaccardo, said at the facility’s grand opening ceremony Thursday. “We’re presently shipping to 40 emerging markets across the world. The increased capacity will allow us to support the growth of the diverse healthcare groups we service. We service 503A pharmacies, 503B pharmacies, outsourcing facilities, hospitals, clinics, research institutions, CMOs (contract manufacturing organizations), wholesalers and more.”

Medisca, a global company offering pharmaceutical compounding products and services, mixing technology, manufacturing, education services and more, will employ up to 85 professionals ranging from high-skilled to entry-level positions at its new facility located at 626 Tom Miller Road in the Town of Plattsburgh.

Dos Santos said the facility will have upgrades and improvements that will allow the company to better serve growing business demands. “We now have the capability to repackage cytotoxic drugs leveraging custom-built isolators; we have state-of-the-art electronic weighing and monitoring systems,” he said. “Our facility also reinforces our adherence to a rigorous quality system. Our innovative isolators reduce product cross contamination and protect product integrity. Our monitoring systems allow for immediate response to any deviations and our warehouse management system ensures A-to-Z traceability in seconds. Prioritizing health, safety and wellness of Medisca personnel was also at the forefront of every decision made in designing our facility.”

Medisca first came to Plattsburgh in 1992, just three years after opening its doors in Montreal. Dos Santos said plans to expand Medisca’s operations began ten years ago. The company's commitment to making Plattsburgh its new American headquarters came through a lease agreement with TDC NNY Premier Industrial Parks in late 2022.

“Finding the right location was critical,” Dos Santos said. “We found it with TDC’s help.”

Medisca CEO Sanjay D. Goorachurn called the new facility an “incredible achievement.” He noted that "this U.S. facility is a key contribution to Medisca’s success not just in the U.S., but globally."

NY-21 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) attended the grand opening and remarked that Medisca’s expansion is “a true testament to our region's economic strength.” She expressed pride in representing entrepreneurial small businesses and manufacturers based in North Country.

State Sen. Dan Stec (R-Queensbury) emphasized that Medisca brings jobs and economic opportunities: “That’s what we all want,” he said.

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateauguay Lake) thanked Medisca for investing in both North Country and Plattsburgh: "You planted that seed many years ago... you have provided job opportunities for our people here," he stated.

After concluding remarks, officials participated in a ribbon cutting outside before touring the facility led by Medisca operations manager Larry Harney.

Following this tour, Stefanik highlighted Clinton County's exceptional job at promoting economic development: “Clinton County is a standout when it comes to understanding U.S.-Canadian relationship importance regarding cross-border manufacturing," she said.

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