Softgel Source, LLC (SGS) announced on January 13, 2026, the launch of a rapid turnaround program for low-volume, custom ingestible softgels at its Portland, Oregon headquarters. The program prioritizes production speed and imposes no minimum order quantity (MOQ), enabling companies to quickly test new softgel products and formulations.
Kevin McDowell, Founder and CEO of Softgel Source, emphasized the strategic importance of domestic manufacturing. "U.S. companies are at a crossroads, facing both the challenge and opportunity of bringing manufacturing back home," he said. "By having our headquarters in Portland, Oregon USA, we're well-positioned to help U.S. biotech and pharmaceutical businesses rapidly develop and test new and improved softgel products and formulations, creating a stronger competitive edge in their product marketplace."
The initiative aligns with a broader resurgence in U.S. manufacturing. A study from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute projects continued growth in U.S. manufacturing jobs this decade, requiring millions of new workers. Biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing alone is expected to grow 6–8% annually through 2030.
Disruptions in international supply chains, long lead times, and shifting tariffs have strained businesses reliant on offshore manufacturing. SGS's program offers a domestic alternative with faster turnaround and lower minimums. "Located in the Pacific Northwest, SGS is ideally positioned to help companies address these offshore manufacturing issues," McDowell added. "We help companies rapidly test, scale and adapt by offering U.S.-manufactured softgels that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance at fast turnaround rates."
The program also addresses challenges posed by frequent regulatory changes. "Continuous changes in U.S. and international regulations mean that many companies with softgel products affected by those changes need a way to rapidly test new products and formulations and get updated products into production fast," McDowell noted. A local manufacturer like SGS, with fast turnaround and low MOQ, is ideal for time-sensitive reformulation and testing requirements.
Softgel Source is a boutique manufacturer of custom ingestible softgels for the vitamin, medication, supplement, and pet product industries. More information is available on its website.
