Michelex intends to open Massena pharmaceutical production facility

Pristine Pharma, a wholly owned subsidiary of Michelex, is planning to produce cough syrups, pain relievers, nasal sprays and other liquid OTC medicines under store brand labels, and also its own label, ‘NuMed,’ in this 30,000 sq ft facility.

Pristine Pharma’s products are currently contract manufactured at federally registered pharmaceutical plants in New Jersey and New York and then distributed domestically, and to countries all over the world.

Pristine Pharma CEO Venkat Kakani said he has plans to begin production with a staff of 25 people and expects 70 to 80% of those to be local hires.

"The company wants to expand and raise employment to 100 people and it is seeking St Lawrence County and NY State assistance to accomplish it," Kakani said.

"The close proximity to the St Lawrence Seaway will also allow the company to ship its goods more easily to large markets."