Alcon Taking Steps to Relocate Two Manufacturing Lines From Europe to Its Fort Worth Headquarters

FORT WORTH, Texas—Global eyecare company Alcon is taking steps to relocate two manufacturing lines from Europe to its longstanding U.S. headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, the company told VMAIL. The Fort Worth City Council recently voted to okay an incentive package of up to $6 million to support a possible expansion as part of an economic development program agreement that is still being finalized between the two entities. The move could bring an estimated $186 million investment and 241 new full-time jobs to the city. The agreement also states that in order for Alcon to unlock the full incentive amount, it would need to invest at minimum the $186 million by the end of 2028, including $68 million in property improvements and $118 million in new equipment. Alcon stated that it will be expanding capabilities at its two existing Fort Worth campus manufacturing facilities.