Ego Pharmaceuticals has this week officially unveiled the next chapter of its commitment to Australian manufacturing with the launch of a $156 million, decade-long investment in its local production capabilities — including the opening of the state-of-the-art Zorzi Innovation Centre (ZInC), The Green Core sustainability project, a new cream filling line and expanded warehouse operations.

The milestone, marked by a special event at Ego’s Braeside facility attended by the Hon. Danny Pearson, Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, Minister for Finance, and Tim Richardson MP, Member for Mordialloc, comes at a time when demand for locally made, science-backed skincare is reaching new heights. In 2024, Ego's flagship QV brand was Australia's #1 skincare brand in pharmacy and grocery channels, according to sales data¹, positioning QV as the highest-selling skincare brand across both pharmacy and major supermarket retailers nationwide.

Ego’s latest investments will inject a vital boost into the local economy, with 90 new jobs being created across its Braeside and Dandenong South facilities.

“We’re incredibly proud to officially open these new facilities, which represent a major step forward not just for Ego Pharmaceuticals, but for Australian manufacturing more broadly,” said Managing Director, Alan Oppenheim AM. 

“While the majority of global skincare companies manufacture offshore, we’ve chosen a different path; one that backs Australian jobs, science and ingenuity. This investment is more than steel and machinery. It’s a long-term vote of confidence in what Australian expertise can deliver on a global stage.”

The new developments enable Ego to double its annual production capacity — which reached over 33 million units in 2024 — while enhancing its commitment to environmentally responsible practices having already reduced carbon emissions by 32% since 2019².  

“Victoria’s health tech sector is thriving, and this redevelopment project is a prime example. We backed Ego Pharmaceuticals to grow because we know investments like this mean more local jobs, more exports, and a stronger economy,” said Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan. 

Tim Piper AM, Head Victoria at Australian Industry Group, shared that in the current economic climate, it’s more important than ever for Australians to support homegrown businesses. 

“Ego Pharmaceuticals’ investment in new local facilities is a win for the entire country, as it means more jobs, greater manufacturing self-sufficiency and continued access to the Australian-made products people know and trust. It’s the kind of commitment to local industry we need more of.”