Unilever to Build New U.S. Research Facility

URLinvesting $270 million to build an innovation cent
SourceWSJ
Date Published05/29/2026
Author NameNatasha Khan

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Unilever
Parent companyUnilever
Type of work Manufacturing
Reshoring category:Foreign Direct Investment
Total number of jobs (added or to be added):300
Year reshoring announced:2026
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented:2029
Capital investment ($):270
Country(ies) from which reshored:United Kingdom
City reshored to:New Haven
State(s) reshored to:CT
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Chemicals
Product(s) reshoredskin and hair products
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Eco-system synergies, Higher productivity, Infrastructure, Manufacturing/engineering joint innovation (R&D), Proximity to customers/market
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