Softgel Source, LLC (SGS) announced its 2026 program for rapid turnaround of low volume, custom ingestible softgels, offering production priority and no minimum order quantity (MOQ) to facilitate rapid product testing. The program is based in Portland, Oregon, positioning the company to support U.S. biotech and pharmaceutical businesses in bringing manufacturing back home.
According to Kevin McDowell, Founder and CEO of Softgel Source, U.S. companies face both the challenge and opportunity of reshoring manufacturing. '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,' McDowell said.
The expansion of fast turnaround operations reflects a nationwide surge in U.S. manufacturing. A study from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute projects continued job growth within this decade, requiring millions of new manufacturing workers. Biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing are expected to grow 6–8% annually through 2030.
Businesses dependent on offshore manufacturing are increasingly feeling the strain of disrupted international supply chains, long lead times, poor customer service, and shifting tariffs. 'Located in the Pacific Northwest, SGS is ideally positioned to help companies address these offshore manufacturing issues,' McDowell continued. '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. From biotech labs to innovative nutritional supplements, the company delivers solutions that enable efficiency, consistency, and growth. We're also an excellent choice for backup production when offshore sources falter.'
Constant major changes in regulations have potentially disruptive implications for U.S. softgel suppliers. Many products will need to be reformulated and retested to comply with changes, often on short notice. '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 added. 'A local U.S. based manufacturer like SGS with fast turnaround and low MOQ is ideal for companies dealing with those types of 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. Located in Portland, Oregon, SGS focuses on high touch custom softgel manufacturing for U.S. based clients focused on responsive, rapid turnaround of prototype production and low-to-moderate volume softgel manufacturing. More information is available at softgelsource.com.
