A worldwide pharmaceutical maker that already maintains operations in Coral Springs intends to build a major manufacturing plant in the city with the goal of producing more than 25 respiratory medicines, including inhalers for children with asthma.

Lupin, whose U.S. headquarters is in Naples, plans to invest $250 million over five years for research and development, infrastructure and capital expenditures, the company announced Wednesday.

Locally, the company expects the expansion will generate 200 long-term skilled jobs by 2030. The project’s construction is expected to provide employment for more than 1,000 workers.

Founded in India, the company opened its existing Broward County facility in 2015 at 4006 NW 124th Ave. in Coral Springs.

“The new site will have the capacity to accom

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