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The Components Behind the Mission: Zulu Pods Raises $660K to Help Scale the Future of Defense
As military operations increasingly rely on drones, missiles, and autonomous systems, Coral Springs-based Zulu Pods is solving a critical challenge few people see: the supply chain for mission-critical components. Backed by a new $660,000 investment from Tamiami Angel Funds, the South Florida startup is expanding production of specialized fluid-delivery systems that help keep next-generation defense platforms mission-ready.
Lupin to Invest $250 Million in New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Coral Springs
Global pharmaceutical company Lupin Limited is investing $250 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Coral Springs, Florida. The new 70,000-square-foot site will produce over 25 critical respiratory medicines, including life-saving albuterol inhalers, and is expected to create more than 200 skilled jobs by 2030. This expansion strengthens domestic drug manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and South Florida’s position as a hub for life sciences innovation.