Sen. Marx Celebrates $800,000 State Grant for Sheffield Pharmaceuticals Expansion in New London

Senator Martha Marx (D-New London) today applauded an $800,000 state grant awarded to Sheffield Pharmaceuticals to support a major expansion at its New London facility.

The grant, awarded through the Department of Economic and Community Development’s Strategic Supply Chain Initiative, will help Sheffield Pharmaceuticals invest $3 million in state-of-the-art packaging equipment and mixing systems to increase capacity and expand into new product lines.

“Sheffield Pharmaceuticals has been a cornerstone of New London’s economy since the 1800s, and this investment ensures they’ll continue to grow and thrive here,” Senator Marx said. “An $800,000 state grant leveraging $3 million in private investment means expanded production capacity and a stronger local economy. That’s exactly the kind of growth we need to see.”

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, located in New London, manufactures prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, including creams, ointments, liquids, and oral care products.

“The marketplace response to this program continues to be very strong. I am especially encouraged by the fact that so many businesses see growth opportunities in our state and are making new investments to meet the rising demand for their products,” said DECD Commissioner Daniel O’Keefe.

The Strategic Supply Chain Initiative is a $25 million program supporting companies that are increasing production capacity, expanding existing facilities, or establishing new operations in Connecticut.